Kempton, Illinois
Kempton: Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
About
Kempton is a city located in the county of Ford in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 231 and a population density of 1,100 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 206 inhabitants.
The city was created 156 years ago in 1868.
Quick Facts about Kempton
| Population : | 206 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Ford County |
| Area : | 0.21 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,421 feet / 738 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1869 (156 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:08:15 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 60946 |
| Density : | 981 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -12.14% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Kempton is located at 40°56'8"N 88°14'14"W (40.9355900, -88.2372700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Kempton decreased by 12.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 231 | - | census |
| 2011 | 223 | -3.59% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 223 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 219 | -1.83% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 216 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 215 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 213 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 212 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 210 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 206 | -1.94% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 206 | 0% | estimation process |
Schools in Kempton
College & universities near Kempton, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146348 | Kankakee Community College | Kankakee (IL) | 60901 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near Kempton, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWT | Dwight station | 119 West Main St. | RAIL |
| GLM | Gilman | US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St. | RAIL |
| PON | Pontiac station | 721 West Washington St. | RAIL |
| KKI | Kankakee | 199 South East Ave. | RAIL |
| JOL | Joliet Transportation Center | 50 East Jefferson Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Kempton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Kempton Post Office | Kempton (IL) | 60946 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Kempton , Indiana human settlement in Tipton County, Indiana, United States of America with a population of 312 people.
Other cities in Ford County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ford County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Paxton | 4,117 | City in Ford County, Illinois |
| Gibson City | 3,233 | City in Ford County, Illinois, United States |
| Piper City | 746 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Melvin | 410 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Roberts | 328 | Settlement in Illinois, USA |
| Elliott | 269 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Sibley | 251 | Village in Illinois |
