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Steward

Illinois · 222 residents (2025 est.) · 0.132 sq mi
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Steward is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $148,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
271
Unchangedsince 2000
from 271 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,053 / sq mi
−4%since 2009
from 2,136 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
40.8
+16%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:222 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2182512843163491990201020202024Steward
2024271
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.5%(15)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.3%(17)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.3%(17)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.6%(7)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.1%(22)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415.1%(41)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410%(27)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 546.6%(18)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6426.6%(72)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747%(19)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.4%(12)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(4)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,071 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,499
+118%since 2000
from $16,270 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.4%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
−7%since 2010
from 0.365 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,375
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $608 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
11.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
+45.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
−31%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
65
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(256)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(243)
Black2.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(17)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other1.1%(3)
Diversity Score
24
+58%since 2009
from 15 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican6.3%(17)
Asian origin
Korean0.7%(2)
Ancestry
German47.2%(128)
English35.4%(96)
Irish15.1%(41)
Polish5.2%(14)
Norwegian3.7%(10)
Dutch2.6%(7)
American1.8%(5)
Hungarian1.5%(4)
Swedish1.1%(3)
French0.7%(2)
Russian0.7%(2)
British0.4%(1)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Canadian0.4%(1)
Scottish0.4%(1)
Slovak0.4%(1)
Welsh0.4%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+60%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.0%
+15.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.6%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.3%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2012
from 6.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.1%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2017
from 83.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.9%(29)
Married65.7%(71)
Widowed1.9%(2)
Divorced5.6%(6)
Women 15+
Never married32.5%(37)
Married62.3%(71)
Widowed0.9%(1)
Divorced4.4%(5)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Steward, Illinois?

Steward, Illinois has about 271 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Steward, Illinois?

The typical household in Steward, Illinois earns about $102,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Steward, Illinois expensive?

In Steward, Illinois, the median home is worth about $148,000, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in Steward, Illinois?

About 31.1% of adults age 25 and over in Steward, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Steward, Illinois?

About 2.6% of people in Steward, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Steward, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Steward, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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