Wenona, Illinois Population 2022
Wenona is a city located in Marshall County Illinois. Wenona has a 2020 population of 914. Wenona is currently declining at a rate of -0.87% annually and its population has decreased by -13.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,055 in 2010.
The average household income in Wenona is $58,672 with a poverty rate of 17.37%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $610 per month, and the median house value is $96,400. 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: 97.93%
- Two or more races: 1.78%
- Black or African American: 0.28%
- 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 | 1,043 | 97.93% |
| Two or More Races | 19 | 1.78% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.28% |
Wenona Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 476 | 2.23 | 61.3 |
| Non Family | 204 | 1.14 | 36.3 |
| Married | 200 | 3.22 | 89 |
| Female | 61 | 2.57 | 47.5 |
| Male | 11 | 2.45 | 100 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 2.89% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 89 | 12.88% |
| High School Graduate | 219 | 31.69% |
| Some College | 193 | 27.93% |
| Associates Degree | 56 | 8.10% |
| Bachelors Degree | 87 | 12.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 27 | 3.91% |
Wenona Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 670 | 571 | 108 |
| Hispanic | 21 | 11 | 6 |
| Black | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 85.22%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 28.57%.
Wenona Language by Age
Wenona Language
95.60% of Wenona residents speak only English, while 4.40% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.46% of the population.
Wenona Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 997 | 167 | 16.75% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 18 | 36.73% |
| Other | NaN% |
17.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.82%
Male Poverty Rate
22.96%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wenona
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wenona is White, with 16.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wenona is Hispanic, with 36.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.57%.
Wenona Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.8%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
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 45-54.
Wenona Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 8.78% |
Wenona Veterans by Education
26.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.5%
Labor Force Participation
56.4%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
84.23%
Born in Wenona
95.77%
Native Born
4.23%
Foreign Born
2.82%
Non Citizen
1.41%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.77% of Wenona residents were born in the United States, with 84.23% having been born in Illinois. 2.82% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 914 | -8 | -0.87% |
| 2021 | 922 | -8 | -0.86% |
| 2020 | 930 | -8 | -0.85% |
| 2019 | 938 | -8 | -0.85% |
| 2018 | 946 | -17 | -1.77% |
| 2017 | 963 | -19 | -1.93% |
| 2016 | 982 | -6 | -0.61% |
| 2015 | 988 | -2 | -0.20% |
| 2014 | 990 | -15 | -1.49% |
| 2013 | 1,005 | -15 | -1.47% |
| 2012 | 1,020 | -22 | -2.11% |
| 2011 | 1,042 | -13 | -1.23% |
| 2010 | 1,055 | 0.00% |