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Kenilworth

Illinois · 2,513 residents · 0.607 sq mi
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Kenilworth is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $224,643. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 88% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $1,000,001. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 303% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
88% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,513
+1%since 2000
from 2,494 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,140 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 4,109 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+6%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Kenilworth
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$224,643
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200,001 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$104,918
+4%since 2000
from $100,718 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
85.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services32%
US avg: 7%
Public administration27.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $976,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,141 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
64.0%
−32.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
5.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
−9%since 2000
from 4.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(2,412)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(41)
Asian1.3%(33)
Other0.3%(7)
Diversity Score8.6%(216)
Diversity Score
9
−6%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
87.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 99.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
46.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 49.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
+20%since 2000
from 29.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
51.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
32.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
65.9%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kenilworth, Illinois?

Kenilworth, Illinois has about 2,513 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kenilworth, Illinois?

The typical household in Kenilworth, Illinois earns about $224,643 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 $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Kenilworth, Illinois?

About 87.9% 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 0.9% 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 49 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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