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Keenes

Illinois · 50 residents · 0.13 sq mi
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Keenes is home to 50 people in Illinois. At a median age of 58.3, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 2% of adults. 100% of homes are owner-occupied. 32.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line. The population has fallen 49% since 2000.

At a glance
Lower income
median household income $45,341, below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

50
−49%since 2000
from 99 in 2000
1990 – 2025
385 / sq mi
−49%since 2000
from 762 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
58.3
+96%since 2000
from 29.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Land area
0.13 sq mi
Population, 1990 – 2024
43648510512619902000201020202024Keenes
202458
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96%(3)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146%(3)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 192%(1)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244%(2)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414%(7)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 444%(2)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412%(6)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6420%(10)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410%(5)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8422%(11)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$45,341
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$21,708
+140%since 2000
from $9,034 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
32.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 40.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance36.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical36.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information26.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

100.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
0.0% rent
1.71 people
−29%since 2010
from 2.41 people in 2010
US average: 2.61
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(99)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86%(43)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.5%(4)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Irish24.5%(13)
German17%(9)
Austrian9.4%(5)
English7.5%(4)
American3.8%(2)
French3.8%(2)
Italian3.8%(2)
Section 05

Education

2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+29.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 95.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
6.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
41.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 45.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
86.7%
US average: 73.3%
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

54.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
45.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
5.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2013
from 9.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
93.5%
US average: 91.9%
88.5%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married3.3%(1)
Married50%(15)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced46.7%(14)
Women 15+
Never married25.9%(7)
Married55.6%(15)
Widowed11.1%(3)
Divorced7.4%(2)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

5.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2013
from 9.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
34.0%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
18.9%
US average: 13.7%
49.1%
US average: 17.6%
39.6%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
52.8%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
67.9%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)75%(3)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era25%(1)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 4 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Keenes, Illinois?

Keenes, Illinois has about 50 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Keenes, Illinois?

The typical household in Keenes, Illinois earns about $45,341 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Keenes, Illinois?

About 2.0% 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 32.1% of people in Keenes, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Keenes, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Keenes, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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