South Kennedy, Illinois

South Kennedy is a city in Wabash County, Illinois and an inner suburb of Kennedy.

History
South Kennedy was founded in 1928 as a small suburb stemmed from the development of Beiermann Farms to the west. However, significant growth didn't come until around 1946, when soldiers returning from World War II began moving into new suburbs.

The city was incorporated in 1952. Shortly after, the City Hall and High School were built.

Around 1976, following the industrial development of Beiermann Farms; South Kennedy experienced a wave of retail development along the southwestern border of the city. Many of the older homes in the city were torn down in order to make room for shops and offices.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,343 people, 3,986 households, and 3,147 families residing in the city. The population density was 6,417.6 per square mile.

The racial makeup of the city was 51.78% African American, 30.89% White, 4.54% Asian, 3.73% Native American, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.66% from other races, and 8.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.14% of the population.

In 1990, the median income for a household in the city was $35,276, and the median income for a family was $40,119.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,804, and the median income for a family was $43,227. The per capita income for the city was $15,176. About 15.7% of families and 18.6% of the population were below the poverty line.