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Population Review

Kewanee city, IL — Population & Demographics

Kewanee city, IL has a population of 12,280. The median household income is $49,668 and the median age is 43.6.

12,280

Population

$49,668

Median Income

$70,000

Median Home Value

43.6

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White80.2%
Black or African American7.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$49,668

Median Household Income

$26,763

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$70,000

Median Home Value

$775

Median Rent

69.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

83.4%

High School+

15.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

78.3%

Public Transit

6.1%

Work From Home

18.5 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

13.4%

Foreign Born

91.6%

Non-English at Home

7.9%

Veterans

20.3%

With Disability

96.4%

Health Insurance

86.3%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management26.7%
Manufacturing20.0%
Construction7.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.8%
Public Administration5.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.9%
Retail Trade3.5%
Information2.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate2.3%
Agriculture & Mining1.6%
Transportation & Warehousing0.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

Kewanee city, IL has a population of 12,280 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Kewanee city, IL is $49,668, with 9.4% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Kewanee city, IL is $70,000, with median rent at $775.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.