Kenilworth, IL Demographics

A map of Kenilworth's Population by Race

Kenilworth, Illinois has an estimated population of 2,503, a less than 1% change from the 2,514 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.7% White, 9.2% Multiracial, 4.6% Hispanic, 2.2% Asian, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kenilworth, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kenilworth has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Kenilworth, that probability was 22.5% in 2020 and 30.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kenilworth is ranked the 458th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Kenilworth was ranked the 460th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kenilworth's White Population

2,070 residents of Kenilworth, or 82.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kenilworth is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Kenilworth ranks 904th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenilworth's White population has declined by an estimated 6.2%. White residents' share of Kenilworth's population has decreased from 87.8% to 82.7%.

Kenilworth is more White than neighboring Wilmette (76.3% White), Evanston (58% White), and Skokie (48.6% White). Kenilworth is less White than neighboring Winnetka (88.2% White), and Northfield (85.3% White).

Kenilworth's Black Population

4 residents of Kenilworth, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kenilworth is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Kenilworth ranks 969th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenilworth's Black population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Black residents' share of Kenilworth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Kenilworth is less Black than neighboring Wilmette (0.7% Black), Winnetka (0.3% Black), Evanston (14.2% Black), and Skokie (10% Black).

Kenilworth's Asian Population

56 residents of Kenilworth, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kenilworth is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Kenilworth ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenilworth's Asian population has declined by an estimated 46.7%. Asian residents' share of Kenilworth's population has decreased from 4.2% to 2.2%.

Kenilworth is less Asian than neighboring Wilmette (12.3% Asian), Winnetka (2.6% Asian), Evanston (9.4% Asian), Skokie (25.4% Asian), and Northfield (8.1% Asian).

Kenilworth's Hispanic Population

115 residents of Kenilworth, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kenilworth is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Kenilworth ranks 596th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenilworth's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Kenilworth's population has increased from 4.1% to 4.6%.

Kenilworth is more Hispanic than neighboring Winnetka (3.6% Hispanic), and Northfield (2.2% Hispanic). Kenilworth is less Hispanic than neighboring Wilmette (4.9% Hispanic), Evanston (12.3% Hispanic), and Skokie (11% Hispanic).

Kenilworth's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of Kenilworth, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kenilworth is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Kenilworth ranks 436th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenilworth's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kenilworth's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.1%.

Kenilworth is more Native American/Other than neighboring Winnetka (0.5% Native American/Other), Evanston (0.4% Native American/Other), and Skokie (0.9% Native American/Other). Kenilworth is less Native American/Other than neighboring Northfield (1.2% Native American/Other).

Kenilworth's Multiracial Population

230 residents of Kenilworth, or 9.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kenilworth is higher than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Kenilworth ranks 902nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenilworth's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 198.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Kenilworth's population has increased from 3.1% to 9.2%.

Kenilworth is more Multiracial than neighboring Wilmette (4.8% Multiracial), Winnetka (4.8% Multiracial), Evanston (5.7% Multiracial), Skokie (4.2% Multiracial), and Northfield (3.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.