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Keenes

Illinois · 50 residents · 0.13 sq mi
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Keenes has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,341. Population has fallen 49% since 2000, a loss of 49 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 58.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 32.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
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

Total population
50
−49%since 2000
from 99 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
385 / sq mi
−49%since 2000
from 762 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.3
+96%since 2000
from 29.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4364851051261990201020202024Keenes
202458
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,341
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
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%
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
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(99)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86%(43)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.5%(4)
Diversity Score26.9%(13)
Diversity Score
27
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 95.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 45.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
5.3%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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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