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Kenney

Illinois · 311 residents · 0.282 sq mi
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Kenney has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,536. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 63 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $55,900. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
311
−17%since 2000
from 374 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,103 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,326 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+16%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2963403844284721990201020202024Kenney
2024349
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,536
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,886 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,790
+93%since 2000
from $18,553 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information31.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,900
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$581
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
16.0% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−33%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(368)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(284)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(7)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score9.6%(30)
Diversity Score
10
+142%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+38%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.4%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kenney, Illinois?

Kenney, Illinois has about 311 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kenney, Illinois?

The typical household in Kenney, Illinois earns about $60,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kenney, Illinois expensive?

In Kenney, Illinois, the median home is worth about $55,900, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in Kenney, Illinois?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Kenney, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kenney, Illinois?

About 7.2% of people in Kenney, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kenney, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Kenney, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 67 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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