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Jewett

Illinois · 196 residents · 1.005 sq mi
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Jewett has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,393. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 36 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $53,300. Households here earn about 29% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
196
−16%since 2000
from 232 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
195 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 231 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+27%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1832212602983361990201020202024Jewett
2024251
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,393
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,848
+13%since 2000
from $16,628 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28%
US avg: 10%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
11.8% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−12%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(232)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(186)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score4.8%(9)
Diversity Score
5
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+62%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.5%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 16.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.0%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jewett, Illinois?

Jewett, Illinois has about 196 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jewett, Illinois?

The typical household in Jewett, Illinois earns about $48,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jewett, Illinois expensive?

In Jewett, Illinois, the median home is worth about $53,300, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Jewett, Illinois?

About 4.7% of adults age 25 and over in Jewett, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jewett, Illinois?

About 13.3% of people in Jewett, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jewett, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Jewett, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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