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Kempton

Illinois · 176 residents · 0.165 sq mi
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Kempton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,703. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 59 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $52,300. The poverty rate of 28.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
176
−25%since 2000
from 235 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,067 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 1,424 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+38%since 2000
from 28.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1221782342903461990201020202024Kempton
2024258
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,703
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,727
+111%since 2000
from $12,641 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,300
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,068
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
26.5% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−43%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96%(169)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(5)
Diversity Score13.4%(24)
Diversity Score
13
+154%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.4 min
+74%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.2%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.9%
−48.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
59.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−79.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kempton, Illinois?

Kempton, Illinois has about 176 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kempton, Illinois?

The typical household in Kempton, Illinois earns about $60,703 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 $52,300, and the typical rent is about $1,068 a month.

How educated are people in Kempton, Illinois?

About 9.7% 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 28.1% of people in Kempton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kempton, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Kempton, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 39 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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