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Kenilworth

Illinois · 2,437 residents (2025 est.) · 0.607 sq mi
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Kenilworth is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 91% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $1,560,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
91% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,503
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,494 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,124 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,109 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
+2%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,437 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Kenilworth
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200,001 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$150,130
+49%since 2000
from $100,718 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
87.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
−6%since 2010
from 0.491 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services19.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration17.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,560,300
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $976,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
2.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.1%
+32.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
+28%since 2000
from 4.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(2,398)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(34)
Asian2.2%(56)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.2%(229)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(2,070)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(115)
Asian2.2%(56)
Other10.3%(258)
Diversity Score37.9%(947)
Diversity Score
38
+313%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
91.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 99.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
50.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 49.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+17%since 2000
from 29.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
29.1%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
20.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
43.3%
+35.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
79.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2012
from 5.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−97.6 ptssince 2013
from 98.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2017
from 91.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 90.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kenilworth, Illinois?

Kenilworth, Illinois has about 2,503 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kenilworth, Illinois?

The typical household in Kenilworth, Illinois earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kenilworth, Illinois expensive?

In Kenilworth, Illinois, the median home is worth about $1,560,300.

How educated are people in Kenilworth, Illinois?

About 91.0% of adults age 25 and over in Kenilworth, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kenilworth, Illinois?

About 2.1% of people in Kenilworth, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kenilworth, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Kenilworth, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 59 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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