State
County
Land Area (mi²)
6.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,853.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.46%
Growth Since 2010
-5.33%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Kewanee, Illinois Population 2021
12,227
Kewanee is a city located in Henry County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 12,227, it is the 194th largest city in Illinois and the 2679th largest city in the United States . Kewanee is currently declining at a rate of -0.46% annually and its population has decreased by -5.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,916 in 2010. Kewanee reached it's highest population of 17,093 in 1930. Spanning over 7 miles, Kewanee has a population density of 1,853 people per square mile.
The average household income in Kewanee is $52,958 with a poverty rate of 20.62%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $621 per month, and the median house value is $60,000. 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 Kewanee was:
- White: 84.78%
- Other race: 6.93%
- Black or African American: 6.03%
- Asian: 1.14%
- Two or more races: 0.98%
- Native American: 0.14%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Kewanee, Illinois is 12,227 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 12,395.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 12,916.
Kewanee, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,637 | 84.78% |
| Some Other Race | 869 | 6.93% |
| Black or African American | 757 | 6.03% |
| Asian | 143 | 1.14% |
| Two or More Races | 123 | 0.98% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 18 | 0.14% |
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Kewanee Population by Race
Kewanee Population Pyramid $2021
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Kewanee Population by Age
Kewanee Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,897 | 2.48 | 63.9 |
| Married | 2,093 | 3.19 | 77.7 |
| Non Family | 1,895 | 1.19 | 55.7 |
| Female | 529 | 3.81 | 37.8 |
| Male | 380 | 3.23 | 65.5 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
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Kewanee Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 440 | 5.24% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 994 | 11.84% |
| High School Graduate | 3,060 | 36.44% |
| Some College | 1,794 | 21.36% |
| Associates Degree | 877 | 10.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 843 | 10.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 390 | 4.64% |
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Kewanee Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Kewanee Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,232 | 6,314 | 1,141 |
| Hispanic | 597 | 249 | 15 |
| Black | 418 | 298 | 35 |
| Other Race | 372 | 72 | |
| Asian | 82 | 47 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 38 | 31 |
| Native American | 18 | 18 |
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 2+ races people with a rate of 81.58%.
Kewanee Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,101
Average Earnings
$39,149
Average Male
$26,409
Average Female
Kewanee Earnings by Educational Attainment
Kewanee Language by Age
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Kewanee Language
91.03% of Kewanee residents speak only English, while 8.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.80% of the population.
Kewanee Language
Kewanee Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,819 | 1,599 | 16.28% |
| Hispanic | 1,338 | 593 | 44.32% |
| Other | 869 | 433 | 49.83% |
| Black | 664 | 238 | 35.84% |
| Multiple | 123 | 61 | 49.59% |
| Asian | 125 | 11 | 8.80% |
20.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.60%
Male Poverty Rate
21.54%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Kewanee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kewanee is Other, with 49.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kewanee is Asian, with 8.80% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.19%.
Kewanee Poverty
Kewanee Poverty Rate by Education
Kewanee Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
44.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.6%
Male Marriage Rate
42.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Kewanee Married by Age and Sex
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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 35-44.
Kewanee Marital Status by Race
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Kewanee Marital Status
Kewanee Veterans by War
Kewanee Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 772 | 9.24% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 6.57% |
| Other Race | 22 | 4.37% |
| Black | 21 | 4.57% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 21.05% |
Kewanee Veterans by Race
Kewanee Veterans by Education
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16.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
Kewanee Veterans by Education
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56.9%
Labor Force Participation
52.5%
Employment Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
Kewanee Employment by Age
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Kewanee Employment by Race
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Kewanee Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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96.33%
Native Born
3.67%
Foreign Born
2.12%
Non Citizen
1.55%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.33% of Kewanee residents were born in the United States, with 80.80% having been born in Illinois. 2.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Kewanee Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,227 | -56 | -0.46% |
| 2020 | 12,283 | -56 | -0.45% |
| 2019 | 12,339 | -56 | -0.45% |
| 2018 | 12,395 | -54 | -0.43% |
| 2017 | 12,449 | -88 | -0.70% |
| 2016 | 12,537 | -54 | -0.43% |
| 2015 | 12,591 | -69 | -0.55% |
| 2014 | 12,660 | -60 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 12,720 | -102 | -0.80% |
| 2012 | 12,822 | -31 | -0.24% |
| 2011 | 12,853 | -55 | -0.43% |
| 2010 | 12,908 | -36 | -0.03% |
| 2000 | 12,944 | -25 | -0.02% |
| 1990 | 12,969 | -1,539 | -1.12% |
| 1980 | 14,508 | -1,254 | -0.83% |
| 1970 | 15,762 | -562 | -0.35% |
| 1960 | 16,324 | -497 | -0.30% |
| 1950 | 16,821 | -80 | -0.05% |
| 1940 | 16,901 | -192 | -0.11% |
| 1930 | 17,093 | 1,067 | 0.65% |
| 1920 | 16,026 | 6,719 | 5.58% |
| 1910 | 9,307 | 925 | 1.05% |
| 1900 | 8,382 | 3,813 | 6.26% |
| 1890 | 4,569 | 1,865 | 5.39% |
| 1880 | 2,704 | 0.00% |