State
County
Land Area (mi²)
0.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,253.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.86%
Growth Since 2010
-12.69%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Wenona, Illinois Population 2021
922
Wenona is a city located in Marshall County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 922, it is the 685th largest city in Illinois and the 10647th largest city in the United States . Wenona is currently declining at a rate of -0.86% annually and its population has decreased by -12.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,056 in 2010. Wenona reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 1 miles, Wenona has a population density of 1,253 people per square mile.
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%
The current population of Wenona, Illinois is 922 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 938.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,056.
Wenona, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,043 | 97.93% |
| Two or More Races | 19 | 1.78% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.28% |
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Wenona Population by Race
Wenona Population Pyramid $2021
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Wenona Population by Age
Wenona Households and Families
| 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
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Wenona Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Wenona Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Wenona Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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 Educational Attainment by Race
Wenona Earnings by Educational Attainment
Wenona Language by Age
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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 Language
Wenona Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 997 | 167 | 16.75% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 18 | 36.73% |
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 Hispanic, with 36.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wenona is White, with 16.75% 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 Poverty
Wenona Poverty Rate by Education
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
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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
Wenona Marital Status
Wenona Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 8.78% |
Wenona Veterans by Race
Wenona Veterans by Education
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26.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
Wenona Veterans by Education
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58.5%
Labor Force Participation
56.4%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
Wenona Employment by Age
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Wenona Employment by Race
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Wenona 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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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.
Wenona Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |