Kenilworth, Illinois

Kenilworth is a village located in Cook County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 2,494.

Geography

Kenilworth is located at 42°5'17" North, 87°42'57" West (42.088128, -87.716009).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²). 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 2,494 people, 792 households, and 697 families residing in the village. The population density is 1,604.9/km² (4,190.8/mi²). There are 815 housing units at an average density of 524.5/km² (1,369.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 97.27% White, 0.16% African American, 0.04% Native American, 2.25% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.28% from two or more races. 1.36% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 792 households out of which 49.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 81.7% are married couples living together, 5.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 11.9% are non-families. 10.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.15 and the average family size is 3.39.

In the village the population is spread out with 34.8% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 19.7% from 25 to 44, 29.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.3 males.

Some of the wealthiest families in the United States live in this small and ultra-affluent Chicago suburb. The town used to only allow white christians.

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