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Wenona

Illinois · 1,056 residents · 0.736 sq mi
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Wenona has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,000. Households here earn about 37% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
1,056
−1%since 2000
from 1,065 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,435 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,447 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
−5%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9269921K1K1K1990201020202024Wenona
2024999
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,000
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,711 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,238
+18%since 2000
from $17,951 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services11.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.0%
−38.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
26.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+32%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(1,026)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(16)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(55)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(997)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4%(42)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other2.9%(30)
Diversity Score17.9%(189)
Diversity Score
18
+246%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+17%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.6%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
49.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wenona, Illinois?

Wenona, Illinois has about 1,056 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wenona, Illinois?

The typical household in Wenona, Illinois earns about $35,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wenona, Illinois expensive?

In Wenona, Illinois, the median home is worth about $82,000, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Wenona, Illinois?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wenona, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wenona, Illinois?

About 17.4% of people in Wenona, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wenona, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Wenona, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 108 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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