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Kenney
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Location of Kenney in De Witt County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | DeWitt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 311 |
| • Density | 1,102.84/sq mi (426.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61749
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-39532 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398339 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Kenney, Illinois |
Kenney is a small village located in DeWitt County, Illinois, in the United States. It was named after its founder, Moses Kenney. In 2020, about 311 people lived here.
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About Kenney's Location
Kenney is a small village in Illinois. It covers an area of about 0.73 square kilometers (0.28 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
People Living in Kenney
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 419 | — | |
| 1890 | 497 | 18.6% | |
| 1900 | 584 | 17.5% | |
| 1910 | 570 | −2.4% | |
| 1920 | 504 | −11.6% | |
| 1930 | 485 | −3.8% | |
| 1940 | 483 | −0.4% | |
| 1950 | 409 | −15.3% | |
| 1960 | 400 | −2.2% | |
| 1970 | 367 | −8.2% | |
| 1980 | 443 | 20.7% | |
| 1990 | 390 | −12.0% | |
| 2000 | 374 | −4.1% | |
| 2010 | 326 | −12.8% | |
| 2020 | 311 | −4.6% | |
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In 2020, there were 311 people living in Kenney. These people lived in 265 households. The village had 147 housing units in total.
Most people in Kenney are White. A small number of people are African American, Native American, or Asian. Some residents are from two or more races. About 2.25% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 265 households, about 11% had children under 18 living with them. Nearly 30% were married couples living together. About 6% of households had a female head without a husband present.
Many households (about 61%) were made up of individuals living alone. About 23% of these individuals were 65 years or older. The average household had 2.72 people.
Age and Income
The village has people of all ages. About 10% of the population is under 18 years old. About 28% of residents are 65 years or older. The average age in Kenney is about 60.6 years.
The average income for a household in Kenney was about $60,536. For families, the average income was around $61,964. About 7.2% of all people in Kenney lived below the poverty line.
Kenney's History
Kenney made national news in November 1942 during World War II. It was the first community in the entire country to have 100% participation in the "V-Home" campaign.
The V-Home program was a special honor. It was given to homes that followed important rules during the war. These rules included:
- Following civil protection guidelines.
- Saving important goods.
- Recycling valuable resources.
- Not spreading rumors or promoting unfair treatment of others.
- Buying war bonds to help fund the war effort.
Famous People from Kenney
- Del Howard: He was a professional baseball player. He played as an infielder and outfielder for teams like the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs. He was part of the Cubs teams that won the 1907 World Series and 1908 World Series.
- Ivan Howard: He was also a professional baseball player. He played as an infielder for the St Louis Browns and Cleveland Indians. Ivan was Del Howard's brother.
Fun Things to Do
Every year, Kenney hosts the Kenney Fall Festival. This festival happens on the weekend after Labor Day. It celebrates the founding of the village by Moses Kenney. It's a great way for the community to come together and have fun!
See also
In Spanish: Kenney (Illinois) para niños
