Population 393 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Old Kane
Household size in Old Kane
| Period | Old Kane | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.53 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.49 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.50 | 2.46 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.06 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in Old Kane run a little small, averaging 2.50 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. That is in line with the rest of the St. Louis area.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Old Kane
| Period | Old Kane | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.2 | 38.5 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.9 | 39.5 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.3 | 40.8 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +2.3 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.3, Old Kane is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 44.2 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Old Kane
| Period | Old Kane | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 11.0% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 11.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Old Kane as they are nationally: 12.1%, against 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Old Kane
Renters in Old Kane
| Period | Old Kane | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.5% | 28.3% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 30.1% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 31.1% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 29.6% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −11.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Old Kane is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 11.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About half of owners (49.7%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Old Kane
| Period | Old Kane | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 9.6% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.7% | 8.8% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +10.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Old Kane: 20.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Old Kane
| Period | Old Kane | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1972 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1972 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1973 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1975 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Old Kane is a place of older homes: half were built before 1970, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Old Kane
| Period | Old Kane | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $425 | $825 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $516 | $920 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $796 | $1,010 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $808 | $1,239 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$383 | +$414 | +$475 | +$606 |
The median renter in Old Kane pays $808 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 19.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Old Kane
Bachelor's degrees in Old Kane
| Period | Old Kane | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 30.3% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 32.1% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 34.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +8.3 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Old Kane: 19.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Old Kane
| Period | Old Kane | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.8% | 88.8% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.2% | 90.5% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.2% | 92.1% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.2% | 93.6% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Old Kane: 95.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Old Kane
| Period | Old Kane | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 4.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Old Kane has been strong: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Old Kane compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Kane | 2.50 | 47.3 | 12.1% | 11.4% | 20.7% | 1970 | $808 | 19.3% | 95.2% | 1.8% |
| Kane | 2.80 | 40.2 | 14.8% | 13.0% | 26.5% | 1969 | $866 | 14.6% | 94.9% | 0.9% |
| Fieldon | 2.42 | 48.7 | 12.2% | 9.2% | 20.1% | 1971 | $1,023 | 18.5% | 95.8% | 3.1% |
| Jerseyville | 2.48 | 42.3 | 12.5% | 25.4% | 17.5% | 1968 | $868 | 20.8% | 91.6% | 1.6% |
| Woody | 2.36 | 45.0 | 8.6% | 26.2% | 16.9% | 1964 | $646 | 27.9% | 93.0% | 1.9% |
| Carrollton | 2.54 | 40.0 | 11.3% | 31.1% | 14.8% | 1960 | $874 | 23.5% | 93.9% | 2.5% |
| McClusky | 3.22 | 35.5 | 6.6% | 8.7% | 18.3% | 1978 | $880 | 16.3% | 97.9% | 2.8% |
| Eldred | 2.38 | 49.5 | 9.3% | 13.1% | 20.5% | 1968 | $542 | 24.3% | 93.7% | 1.9% |
| Otterville | 2.10 | 53.8 | 6.1% | 18.4% | 30.7% | 1988 | $789 | 19.4% | 94.7% | 0.9% |
| Nutwood | 3.51 | 52.6 | 5.9% | 7.7% | 33.3% | 1985 | $691 | 27.2% | 97.6% | 1.3% |
| Rosedale | 2.57 | 55.4 | 2.7% | 11.7% | 37.7% | 1987 | $654 | 30.9% | 96.6% | 2.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Old Kane. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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