Wenona, Illinois Population 2022
Wenona is a city located in Marshall County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 958, it is the 697th largest city in Illinois and the 15159th largest city in the United States. Wenona is currently declining at a rate of -0.83% annually and its population has decreased by -1.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 974 in 2020. Spanning over 1 miles, Wenona has a population density of 1,302 people per square mile.
The average household income in Wenona is $58,672 with a poverty rate of 19.59%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $649 per month, and the median house value is $92,600. The median age in Wenona is 36.2 years, 40.5 years for males, and 34.5 years for females.
Wenona Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wenonawas:
- White: 94.89%
- Two or more races: 4.74%
- Black or African American: 0.37%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,022 | 94.89% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.37% |
| Two or More Races | 51 | 4.74% |
Wenona Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 488 | 2.2 | 62.1 |
| Married | 170 | 3.54 | 87.6 |
| Male | 9 | 2.44 | 100 |
| Female | 77 | 2.23 | 37.7 |
| Non Family | 232 | 1.2 | 50 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 2.38% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 84 | 12.50% |
| High School Graduate | 217 | 32.29% |
| Some College | 202 | 30.06% |
| Associates Degree | 44 | 6.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 71 | 10.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 38 | 5.65% |
Wenona Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 22 | 12 | 4 |
| White | 643 | 553 | 105 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | |
| Black | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 18.18%.
Wenona Language by Age
Wenona Language
96.00% of Wenona residents speak only English, while 4.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.84% of the population.
Wenona Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 981 | 182 | 18.55% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 45 | 17 | 37.78% |
| Multiple | 51 | 12 | 23.53% |
19.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.43%
Male Poverty Rate
23.01%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wenona
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wenona is White, with 18.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wenona is Multiple, with 23.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 39.90%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.44%.
Wenona Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
40.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Wenona Married by Age and Sex
Wenona Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Wenona Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 8.85% |
Wenona Veterans by Education
37.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
55.2%
Labor Force Participation
52.2%
Employment Rate
5.4%
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
83.66%
Born in Wenona
96.01%
Native Born
3.99%
Foreign Born
2.23%
Non Citizen
1.76%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.01% of Wenona residents were born in the United States, with 83.66% having been born in Illinois. 2.23% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,056 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 1,048 | -8 | -0.76% |
| 2012 | 1,040 | -8 | -0.76% |
| 2013 | 1,032 | -8 | -0.77% |
| 2014 | 1,024 | -8 | -0.78% |
| 2015 | 1,016 | -8 | -0.78% |
| 2016 | 1,008 | -8 | -0.79% |
| 2017 | 1,000 | -8 | -0.79% |
| 2018 | 992 | -8 | -0.80% |
| 2019 | 984 | -8 | -0.81% |
| 2020 | 974 | -10 | -1.02% |
| 2021 | 966 | -8 | -0.82% |
| 2022 | 958 | -8 | -0.83% |