Kewanee, Illinois Population 2022
Kewanee is a city located in Henry County Illinois. Kewanee has a 2020 population of 12,427. Kewanee is currently declining at a rate of -0.33% annually and its population has decreased by -0.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,509 in 2010.
The average household income in Kewanee is $52,958 with a poverty rate of 23.15%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $647 per month, and the median house value is $59,000. The median age in Kewanee is 37.8 years, 36 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
Kewanee Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kewaneewas:
- White: 85.95%
- Other race: 6.58%
- Black or African American: 5.55%
- Two or more races: 1.34%
- Asian: 0.45%
- Native American: 0.13%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,848 | 85.95% |
| Black or African American | 701 | 5.55% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 17 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 57 | 0.45% |
| Some Other Race | 830 | 6.58% |
| Two or More Races | 169 | 1.34% |
Kewanee Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,068 | 2.41 | 67.2 |
| Married | 2,257 | 3.02 | 86 |
| Male | 340 | 3.09 | 70 |
| Female | 636 | 3.56 | 33.8 |
| Non Family | 1,835 | 1.15 | 55.1 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 348 | 4.10% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,051 | 12.38% |
| High School Graduate | 3,231 | 38.07% |
| Some College | 1,697 | 19.99% |
| Associates Degree | 914 | 10.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 853 | 10.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 394 | 4.64% |
Kewanee Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 30 | 26 | 24 |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 55 | 25 |
| White | 7,467 | 6,503 | 1,145 |
| Hispanic | 546 | 286 | 33 |
| Black | 365 | 194 | 20 |
| Other Race | 374 | 144 | 16 |
| Native American | 17 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 80.00%.
$32,559
Average Earnings
$38,182
Average Male
$26,993
Average Female
Kewanee Language by Age
Kewanee Language
92.60% of Kewanee residents speak only English, while 7.40% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.09% of the population.
Kewanee Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,239 | 574 | 46.33% |
| Black | 594 | 249 | 41.92% |
| Multiple | 169 | 57 | 33.73% |
| Asian | 53 | 15 | 28.30% |
| White | 10,052 | 1,865 | 18.55% |
| Other | 454 | NaN% |
23.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.12%
Male Poverty Rate
24.07%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Kewanee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kewanee is Hispanic, with 46.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kewanee is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.40%.
Kewanee Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.2%
Male Marriage Rate
44.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Kewanee Married by Age and Sex
Kewanee Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Kewanee Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 780 | 9.14% |
| Other Race | 9 | 1.93% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 13.27% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 2.85% |
Kewanee Veterans by Education
17.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.80%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.5%
Labor Force Participation
51%
Employment Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
82.76%
Born in Kewanee
97.20%
Native Born
2.80%
Foreign Born
1.65%
Non Citizen
1.15%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.20% of Kewanee residents were born in the United States, with 82.76% having been born in Illinois. 1.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 2,704 | 0.00% | |
| 1890 | 4,569 | 1,865 | 5.39% |
| 1900 | 8,382 | 3,813 | 6.26% |
| 1910 | 9,307 | 925 | 1.05% |
| 1920 | 16,026 | 6,719 | 5.58% |
| 1930 | 17,093 | 1,067 | 0.65% |
| 1940 | 16,901 | -192 | -0.11% |
| 1950 | 16,821 | -80 | -0.05% |
| 1960 | 16,324 | -497 | -0.30% |
| 1970 | 15,762 | -562 | -0.35% |
| 1980 | 14,508 | -1,254 | -0.83% |
| 1990 | 12,969 | -1,539 | -1.12% |
| 2000 | 12,944 | -25 | -0.02% |
| 2010 | 12,916 | -28 | -0.02% |
| 2011 | 12,875 | -41 | -0.32% |
| 2012 | 12,834 | -41 | -0.32% |
| 2013 | 12,793 | -41 | -0.32% |
| 2014 | 12,752 | -41 | -0.32% |
| 2015 | 12,711 | -41 | -0.32% |
| 2016 | 12,670 | -41 | -0.32% |
| 2017 | 12,629 | -41 | -0.32% |
| 2018 | 12,588 | -41 | -0.32% |
| 2019 | 12,547 | -41 | -0.33% |
| 2020 | 12,509 | -38 | -0.30% |
| 2021 | 12,468 | -41 | -0.33% |
| 2022 | 12,427 | -41 | -0.33% |