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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Kewanee

Illinois · 12,944 residents · 6.598 sq mi
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Kewanee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,895. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $47,800. Households here earn about 36% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,944
Unchangedsince 1990
from 12,969 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,962 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,966 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.5
+3%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K12K12K13K13K1990201020202024Kewanee
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,895
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,184 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,746
+55%since 1990
from $10,136 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.9%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 17.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,800
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$384
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $277 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
74.1%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 72.0% in 1990
25.9% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+13%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(12,225)
Black4.2%(546)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(201)
Asian0.4%(56)
Diversity Score17%(2,209)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(11,445)
Black3.6%(463)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(790)
Asian0.3%(45)
Diversity Score23.5%(3,045)
Diversity Score
24
+38%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.8%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 69.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
−5%since 1990
from 15.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kewanee, Illinois?

Kewanee, Illinois has about 12,944 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kewanee, Illinois?

The typical household in Kewanee, Illinois earns about $29,895 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kewanee, Illinois expensive?

In Kewanee, Illinois, the median home is worth about $47,800, and the typical rent is about $384 a month.

How educated are people in Kewanee, Illinois?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Kewanee, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kewanee, Illinois?

About 13.9% of people in Kewanee, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kewanee, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Kewanee, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 25 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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