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Kewanee, IL
City in Henry County, Illinois.
Population
11,913
Land area
6.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,806
ZIP codes
0
Kewanee and its ZIP codes
Kewanee at a glance
- Kewanee is about 7.9 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 200th among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $50,886, 39% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $73,200 (72% below Illinois) and median rent is $797 a month.
Local data for Kewanee, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kewanee, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,886
Poverty rate
17.9%
Median home value
$73,200
Median rent
$797/mo
Homeownership
69.2%
Bachelor's or higher
16.0%
Median age
46.3
Average commute
19.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,704), Irish Americans (1,310), Mexican Americans (1,252).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henry County. PPP loans are for Kewanee.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,235
13,972 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,048
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$336M
FY 2026, $6,826 per person
How people get to work
Kewanee, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.2%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 19.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kewanee, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
812
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
110
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 14°F
39.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kewanee, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Kewanee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GalvaCity | 7.5 mi | 2.8 |
| NeponsetVillage | 8.2 mi | 1 |
| La FayetteVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Bishop HillVillage | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| ToulonCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| MineralVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| AnnawanTown | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| SheffieldVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| AtkinsonTown | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| BudaVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| CambridgeVillage | 14 mi | 2 |
| WyomingCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| BradfordVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| NekomaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| AltonaVillage | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| VictoriaVillage | 17 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kewanee, IL in?
- Kewanee is in Henry County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Kewanee, IL?
- About 11,913 people live in Kewanee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kewanee?
- Nearby places include Galva (7.5 mi), Neponset (8.2 mi), La Fayette (9.2 mi), Bishop Hill (10 mi), Toulon (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023