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Stewardson

Illinois · 747 residents · 0.613 sq mi
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Stewardson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,923. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% 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 $54,200. Households here earn about 31% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
747
+12%since 1990
from 668 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,219 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 1,090 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.0
−5%since 1990
from 38.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6527007497988461990201020202024Stewardson
2024756
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,923
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,120 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,586
+46%since 1990
from $10,712 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.6%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,200
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$391
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 79.0% in 1990
23.3% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+18%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(668)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.4%(2)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(742)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score0.3%(3)
Diversity Score
0
−10%since 1990
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.5%
+13.8 ptssince 1990
from 69.7% 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
13.9 min
−49%since 1990
from 27.4 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 Stewardson, Illinois?

Stewardson, Illinois has about 747 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Stewardson, Illinois?

The typical household in Stewardson, Illinois earns about $31,923 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stewardson, Illinois expensive?

In Stewardson, Illinois, the median home is worth about $54,200, and the typical rent is about $391 a month.

How educated are people in Stewardson, Illinois?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Stewardson, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stewardson, Illinois?

About 11.6% of people in Stewardson, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stewardson, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Stewardson, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 79 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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