Kane County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17089 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 517,255 | — | #141 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $103,163 | +37.3% | #143 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.8 years | -0.3% | #2,417 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $327,000 | +16.0% | #500 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,453 | +24.9% | #277 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% | -37.3% | #347 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Kane County has a population of 517,255, making it the #141 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.8 years, which is 0.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Kane County is $103,163, ranking #143 out of 3,222 counties — 37.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.9% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Kane County is $327,000 (+16.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,453/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.0%.
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92.2% of residents in Kane County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.5% above the national rate.
About Kane County, Illinois
Kane County, Illinois has a total population of 517,255, making it the 141st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Kane County is 38.8 years, which is 0.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Kane County is $103,163, which ranks #143 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 37.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Kane County is $327,000, 16.0% above the national median. Renters in Kane County pay a median gross rent of $1,453 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Kane County, 38.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 12.9% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.7 min.
Kane County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 54.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (33.4%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.7%).
All data for Kane County, Illinois comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.