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Stewardson

Illinois · 721 residents · 0.613 sq mi
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Stewardson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,282. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $86,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
721
−3%since 2000
from 747 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,176 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,219 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
−2%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6527007497988461990201020202024Stewardson
2024756
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,282
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,923 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,591
+71%since 2000
from $15,586 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$596
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
26.6% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−22%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(742)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.3%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(676)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(10)
Asian0.8%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6%(43)
Diversity Score
6
+1692%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+68%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.9%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−92.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stewardson, Illinois?

Stewardson, Illinois has about 721 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stewardson, Illinois?

The typical household in Stewardson, Illinois earns about $65,282 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 $86,700, and the typical rent is about $596 a month.

How educated are people in Stewardson, Illinois?

About 16.0% 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 9.1% 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 53 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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