Illinois

Kendall

131,869

2020 population

1850

first census record

census records

About Kendall

Kendall, Illinois, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 7,730. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 131,869.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 11 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census Year	Population	Chart
2020	131,869
2010	114,736
2000	54,544
1990	39,413
1980	37,202
1970	26,374
1960	17,540
1950	12,115
1940	11,105
1930	10,555
1920	10,074
1910	10,777
1900	11,467
1890	12,106
1880	13,083
1870	12,399
1860	13,074
1850	7,730

Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Kendall

National Register of Historic Places listings in Kendall, Illinois.

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Depot

Plano

Sears, Albert H., House

Plano

Farnsworth House

Plano

Kendall County Courthouse

Bristol Congregational Church

Yorkville

Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Plano

Steward, Lewis, House

Plano

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Frequently asked about Kendall

When does Kendall first appear in the US census?

Kendall, Illinois first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 7,730.

What is the population of Kendall?

At the most recent federal census (2020), Kendall had a recorded population of 131,869.

How many historic places are in Kendall?

11 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Kendall, Illinois.

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