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Kewanee

Illinois · 12,916 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 $32,068. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $61,400. Households here earn about 42% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,916
Unchangedsince 2000
from 12,944 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,958 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,962 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.7
−2%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K12K12K13K13K1990201020202024Kewanee
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,068
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,895 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,568
+18%since 2000
from $15,746 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$590
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−35.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
31.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+20%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(11,445)
Black3.6%(463)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(790)
Asian0.3%(45)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.5%(3,045)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(10,626)
Black4.8%(614)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(1,350)
Asian0.4%(51)
Other3%(385)
Diversity Score40.1%(5,178)
Diversity Score
40
+70%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+29%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.7%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kewanee, Illinois?

Kewanee, Illinois has about 12,916 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kewanee, Illinois?

The typical household in Kewanee, Illinois earns about $32,068 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 $61,400, and the typical rent is about $590 a month.

How educated are people in Kewanee, Illinois?

About 13.9% 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 20.9% 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 53 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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