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Steward

Illinois · 256 residents · 0.132 sq mi
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Steward has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $115,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
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
256
−6%since 2000
from 271 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,939 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 2,053 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+15%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2182512843163491990201020202024Steward
2024271
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,071 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,614
+27%since 2000
from $16,270 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing9.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−22.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
10.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+12%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(256)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.7%(29)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(236)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.6%(42)
Diversity Score
17
+55%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+36%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.8%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.9%
−47.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Steward, Illinois?

Steward, Illinois has about 256 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Steward, Illinois?

The typical household in Steward, Illinois earns about $51,250 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 $115,800.

How educated are people in Steward, Illinois?

About 14.1% 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 12.1% 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 36 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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