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Kenilworth

Illinois · 2,514 residents · 0.607 sq mi
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Kenilworth is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $241,591. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 92% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $1,231,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 253% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
92% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,514
+1%since 2000
from 2,494 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,142 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 4,109 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+5%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Kenilworth
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$241,591
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200,001 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$105,512
+5%since 2000
from $100,718 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
84.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services31%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration27.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,231,500
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $976,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,846
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,141 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
7.7% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(2,207)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(103)
Asian4.2%(105)
Other5.6%(140)
Diversity Score31.5%(792)
Diversity Score
32
+244%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
91.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 99.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
48.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 49.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.4 min
+34%since 2000
from 29.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
43.3%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
78.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−97.8 ptssince 2013
from 98.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kenilworth, Illinois?

Kenilworth, Illinois has about 2,514 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kenilworth, Illinois?

The typical household in Kenilworth, Illinois earns about $241,591 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 $1,231,500, and the typical rent is about $2,846 a month.

How educated are people in Kenilworth, Illinois?

About 91.9% 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 3.4% 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 48 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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