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Kell

Illinois · 173 residents · 1.002 sq mi
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Kell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,667. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 58 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $52,000. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
173
−25%since 2000
from 231 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
173 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 231 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.1
+29%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1291571852132411990201020202024Kell
2024145
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,667
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,909 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,046
+18%since 2000
from $17,002 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,000
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
7.2% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+38%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(231)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(164)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.4%(8)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
65.3%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+26%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
6.5%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kell, Illinois?

Kell, Illinois has about 173 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kell, Illinois?

The typical household in Kell, Illinois earns about $36,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kell, Illinois expensive?

In Kell, Illinois, the median home is worth about $52,000.

How educated are people in Kell, Illinois?

About 2.0% of adults age 25 and over in Kell, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kell, Illinois?

About 5.0% of people in Kell, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kell, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Kell, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 48 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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