Kewanee
City in Henry County, Illinois
Kewanee is a city in Henry County, Illinois, with 12,509 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 801 ft (244 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Galva, 7.6 miles SW.
- 12,509residents (2020 Census)
- 801 ftelevation · 244 m
- 6.6 sq miland area · 17.1 km²
- 1,896 / sq mipopulation density
- 61443ZIP code
About Kewanee
Kewanee ( ) is a city in Henry County, Illinois. "Kewanee" is the Winnebago word for greater prairie-chicken, which lived there. The population was 12,509 in the 2020 census, down from 12,916 in 2010.
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Living in Kewanee
- Median household income
- $50,886
- Median home value
- $73,200
- Median rent
- $797/mo
- Median age
- 46.3
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Kewanee had 12,509 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,509 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,896 per sq mi (732 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kewanee at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Henry County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 12,509 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.60 sq mi (17.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.2391° N, 89.9257° W |
| ZIP code | 61443 |
| Official website | cityofkewanee.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1739727 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kewanee
- Galva7.6 mi SW
- Neponset8.1 mi NE
- La Fayette9.3 mi S
- Bishop Hill10.3 mi W
- Toulon10.6 mi S
- Mineral10.9 mi NE
- Annawan11.0 mi N
- Sheffield12.7 mi NE
- Atkinson12.7 mi N
- Buda14.2 mi NE
- Cambridge14.3 mi W
- Wyoming14.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kewanee
What county is Kewanee in?
Kewanee is in Henry County, Illinois.
What is the population of Kewanee, IL?
12,509 people lived in Kewanee at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kewanee, IL?
The ZIP code of Kewanee is 61443.
What is the elevation of Kewanee?
801 feet (244 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kewanee?
Galva (7.6 mi), Neponset (8.1 mi), La Fayette (9.3 mi), Bishop Hill (10.3 mi), Toulon (10.6 mi).
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