Demographics & People — Kewanee, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,280 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~11,100 |
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| Median Age | 46.3 |
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| Total Households | 5,321 |
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| Family Households | 3,131 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.23 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3278 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,848 |
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| Black or African American | 877 |
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| Asian | 15 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,448 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 3,577 |
| Other groups | 2,803 |
| German | 2,166 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,361 |
| Irish | 1,257 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,161 |
| English | 1,040 |
| American | 671 |
| Polish | 601 |
| Swedish | 552 |
Language
| English Only | 10,491 |
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| Spanish | 907 |
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| Population 5+ | 11,447 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 817 |
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| Population 18+ | 9,584 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Kewanee, Illinois.
