Kinmundy, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Kinmundy, Illinois Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Kinmundy, Illinois had a total population of 803, the 766th largest city in Illinois, with a median household income of $42,303, which is 49% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 15.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 49% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Only 8.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x.
Unemployment rate of 8.9% is notably above the national average.

Kinmundy Quick Facts

Population 803

Median Household Income $42,303

Median Home Value $95,400

Poverty Rate 15.8%

Unemployment Rate 8.9%

Median Age 45.8 years

Homeownership Rate 81.1%

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.1%

High School Graduation Rate 86.3%

Diversity Index 9/100

Population 803 766th of 1,445

Median Income $42,303 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 15.8% 27% higher than national

Median Home Value $95,400 below average

How Kinmundy Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	831	803	-3.4%
Median household income	$37,667	$42,303	+12.3%
Median home value	$83,900	$95,400	+13.7%

How Kinmundy Compares

Median Household Income

Kinmundy

$42,303

$83,390

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Kinmundy

$95,400

$263,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 33.3%

$25K-$50K 22.1%

$50K-$100K 33.3%

$100K+ 11.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.7%

$10K-$15K

13.9%

$15K-$20K

13.1%

$20K-$25K

2.7%

$25K-$30K

4.5%

$30K-$35K

4.3%

$35K-$40K

3.2%

$40K-$45K

6.1%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

6.4%

$60K-$75K

10.4%

$75K-$100K

16.5%

$100K-$125K

3.7%

$125K-$150K

3.5%

$150K-$200K

1.9%

$200K+

2.1%

Employment

8.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8%|National: 5.2%

57.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.1%

Renter 18.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $696/mo 19.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.3%

18-34

15.7%

35-54

28.0%

55-74

22.3%

75+

12.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 61 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Kinmundy Rankings in Illinois

#766 Population of 1,445

#1302 Median Income of 1,374

#1208 Education of 1,444

#929 Home Value of 1,372

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Other Cities in Marion County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Centralia	11,856	$47,807	24.3%	$89,600
Salem	7,236	$59,728	16.3%	$106,100
Central City	1,081	$44,896	29.1%	$47,600
Sandoval	1,004	$52,841	26.7%	$59,100
Odin	972	$46,131	18.3%	$102,600
Wamac	804	$36,500	27.7%	$20,100
Junction City	638	$56,364	14.7%	$83,500
Farina	570	$46,146	10.7%	$83,800
Iuka	534	$61,146	9.6%	$72,600
Patoka	498	$65,833	9.3%	$89,200

Cities Similar to Kinmundy

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Hanover	829	$42,250	$89,500	9.8%	21.8%
Ridgway	779	$46,000	$75,000	17.9%	9.7%
Wamac	804	$36,500	$20,100	0.7%	27.7%
Coulterville	796	$48,636	$82,300	20.2%	12.1%
Elkville	751	$39,063	$71,000	9.5%	23.1%

A note before these figures: with a population of 803, Kinmundy's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Kinmundy is a small community located in Illinois, within Marion County. The total population is 803. It ranks as the 766th most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kinmundy is 45.8 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. 12.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kinmundy is $42,303. This is 49% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 48% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.8%. This is 34% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 8.9%. This is 52% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $95,400. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Kinmundy is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Kinmundy has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (95.5% vs 58.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 18.8%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

8.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 79% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Kinmundy, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Kinmundy, Illinois?

Kinmundy, Illinois has a population of 803 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Kinmundy, IL?

The median household income in Kinmundy is $42,303, which is 48% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Kinmundy, IL?

The poverty rate in Kinmundy is 15.8%. This means approximately 125 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Kinmundy, Illinois?

Kinmundy's population is 95.5% White, 0.0% Black, 1.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.3% Asian.

What is the median home value in Kinmundy, IL?

The median home value in Kinmundy is $95,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.3x.

How educated is Kinmundy, Illinois?

8.1% of adults (25+) in Kinmundy hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.