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Kirkwood, IL


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Kirkwood, Illinois

Kirkwood, Illinois, in Warren county, is 46 miles S of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 156 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. The village has a population of 794.

The People and Families of Kirkwood

In Kirkwood, about 65% of adults are married. Lots of Kirkwood people are married off.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kirkwood had a median family income of $35,357. Poverty is less common in Kirkwood than most places.

Kirkwood Housing

Owners occupy 86% of the housing units in Kirkwood. On average, the construction date of housing in the village is earlier than you'll find in most places. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Kirkwood?

Commuting

In Kirkwood, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Kirkwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Kirkwood Low Rate of Poverty
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 8%Kirkwood Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Kirkwood, IL

Comparing Kirkwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Male Share of the Population77
Age of the Population66
Female Share of the Population45
Senior Citizens45
Racial Diversity44
Well-Paid Single Men31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better42
Median Family Income32
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work33
Working at Home33
Public Transportation Use32
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Affordability of Rents78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
People Living Alone22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Housing Recently Built11
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