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Kennan

Wisconsin · 143 residents · 1.984 sq mi
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Kennan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,750. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 28 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $63,800. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
143
−16%since 2000
from 171 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
72 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 86 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.8
+32%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
891161431691961990201020202024Kennan
2024112
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,750
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,786 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,221
+8%since 2000
from $18,701 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade15.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
10.9% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+31%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(130)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(7)
Asian1.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.3%(22)
Diversity Score
15
+256%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: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+70%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.8%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.7%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
48.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.3%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kennan, Wisconsin?

Kennan, Wisconsin has about 143 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kennan, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Kennan, Wisconsin earns about $42,750 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 $63,800.

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 21.4% 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 44 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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