Kankakee County, Illinois

Total Population: 106,833

County Seat: Kankakee

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Median Home Value

$185,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$68,325

Across all households

Median Age

39 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

20.4%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)68.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)14.6%
Hispanic or Latino12.1%
Two or More Races3.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.0%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

23.0%

65 Years and Over

17.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

50.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.8%

No Health Insurance

5.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

20.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$68,325

Mean Household Income

$90,248

Per Capita Income

$35,005

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

77.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

16.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$185,700

Median Rent

$1,075/mo

Total Housing Units

45,396

Owner-Occupied

68.8%

Renter-Occupied

31.2%

Vacancy Rate

9.9%

Married Couple Households

44.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

29.9%

Average Household Size

2.50

Broadband Internet Access

87.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17091.