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Keenes

Illinois · 48 residents (2025 est.) · 0.13 sq mi
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Keenes has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,375. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 41 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
58
−41%since 2000
from 99 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
446 / sq mi
−41%since 2000
from 762 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.8
+70%since 2000
from 29.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:48 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4364851051261990201020202024Keenes
202458
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,375
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,379
+303%since 2000
from $9,034 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
−19.7 ptssince 2000
from 40.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.170
−40%since 2010
from 0.284 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance42.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical42.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information21.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(99)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(55)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(3)
Diversity Score12.3%(7)
Diversity Score
12
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+33.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+23%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.1%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 95.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.0%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 45.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.4%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
48.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2012
from 29.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.2%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
+23.2 ptssince 2017
from 70.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Keenes, Illinois?

Keenes, Illinois has about 58 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Keenes, Illinois?

The typical household in Keenes, Illinois earns about $59,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Keenes, Illinois?

About 1.9% of adults age 25 and over in Keenes, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Keenes, Illinois?

About 20.7% of people in Keenes, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Keenes, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Keenes, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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