Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Keenes, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

Median Agei

50.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.8%55

Two or More

5.2%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

High School Diploma

42.3%22

Some College (<1 yr)

9.6%5

Some College (1+ yr)

11.5%6

Associate's Degree

34.6%18

Bachelor's Degree

1.9%1

HS or Higher

100%

BA or Higher

1.9%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,375

Mean Household Incomei

$73,045

Per Capita Incomei

$36,379

Poverty Ratei

20.7%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

$30K–$35K

3.2%1

$50K–$60K

48.4%15

$60K–$75K

19.4%6

$75K–$100K

19.4%6

$125K–$150K

6.5%2

$150K–$200K

3.2%1

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$325/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing33 homes88% occupied$325/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $59,375/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

59%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

20%

Who Receives This Housing

55% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

33% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

69% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

21.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3(5.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

82.8%Insured

17.2%Uninsured