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Steward

Illinois · 229 residents · 0.132 sq mi
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Steward is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,875. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 42 residents. Median home value is $120,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
229
−15%since 2000
from 271 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,735 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 2,053 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+20%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2182512843163491990201020202024Steward
2024271
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,875
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,071 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,691
+101%since 2000
from $16,270 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance13.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,100
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$778
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $608 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
15.4% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−27%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(211)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(6)
Diversity Score17.5%(40)
Diversity Score
18
+63%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+43%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.2%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Steward, Illinois?

Steward, Illinois has about 229 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Steward, Illinois?

The typical household in Steward, Illinois earns about $81,875 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 $120,100, and the typical rent is about $778 a month.

How educated are people in Steward, Illinois?

About 24.3% 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 11.6% 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 63 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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