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Kennan

Wisconsin · 143 residents (2025 est.) · 1.984 sq mi
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Kennan has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,375. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 59 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $72,800. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
112
−35%since 2000
from 171 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
56 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 86 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.8
+24%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:143 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
891161431691961990201020202024Kennan
2024112
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,375
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,786 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,015
+82%since 2000
from $18,701 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.1%
+32.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
−5%since 2010
from 0.393 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction28.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade27.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance20.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical20.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,800
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
7.5% rent
Vacancy rate
27.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.0
−8%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
19
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(168)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(111)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(1)
Diversity Score2.2%(2)
Diversity Score
2
−49%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+73%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.8%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.6%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−50.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2012
from 17.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.4%
−69.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2017
from 69.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.4%
−11.6 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kennan, Wisconsin?

Kennan, Wisconsin has about 112 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kennan, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Kennan, Wisconsin earns about $69,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kennan, Wisconsin expensive?

In Kennan, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $72,800.

How educated are people in Kennan, Wisconsin?

About 3.4% of adults age 25 and over in Kennan, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kennan, Wisconsin?

About 7.1% of people in Kennan, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kennan, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Kennan, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 75 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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