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Keensburg

Illinois · 252 residents · 0.26 sq mi
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Keensburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,375. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $16,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 35% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

252
+1%since 1990
from 250 in 1990
1990 – 2025
969 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 962 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.0
+9%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
561101632162701990201020202024Keensburg
2024149
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,375
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,889
+51%since 1990
from $9,862 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.6%
−9.4 ptssince 1990
from 15.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$16,300
−56%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$430
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263 in 1990
US average: $602
83.3%
−5.8 ptssince 1990
from 89.1% in 1990
16.7% rent
0.5
−50%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(241)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(2)
Diversity Score8.7%(22)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(250)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.0%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.0%
+14.3 ptssince 1990
from 63.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
+7%since 1990
from 16.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Keensburg, Illinois?

Keensburg, Illinois has about 252 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Keensburg, Illinois?

The typical household in Keensburg, Illinois earns about $30,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Keensburg, Illinois expensive?

In Keensburg, Illinois, the median home is worth about $16,300, and the typical rent is about $430 a month.

How educated are people in Keensburg, Illinois?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in Keensburg, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Keensburg, Illinois?

About 5.6% of people in Keensburg, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Keensburg, Illinois grown since 1990?

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

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

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