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Kempton

Illinois · 231 residents · 0.165 sq mi
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Kempton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $78,800. Households here earn about 30% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
231
−2%since 2000
from 235 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,400 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,424 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+40%since 2000
from 28.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1221782342903461990201020202024Kempton
2024258
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,043
+74%since 2000
from $12,641 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.520
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance20.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical19.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$669
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.2%
−33.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
17.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+36%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(228)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(4)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(226)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(4)
Diversity Score7%(16)
Diversity Score
7
+33%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+25%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kempton, Illinois?

Kempton, Illinois has about 231 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kempton, Illinois?

The typical household in Kempton, Illinois earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kempton, Illinois expensive?

In Kempton, Illinois, the median home is worth about $78,800, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Kempton, Illinois?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Kempton, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kempton, Illinois?

About 17.0% of people in Kempton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kempton, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Kempton, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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