Kankakee County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17091 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 106,635 | — | #586 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $71,281 | -5.1% | #1,108 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.0 years | +0.3% | #2,379 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $192,600 | -31.7% | #1,488 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,097 | -5.7% | #732 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% | -3.2% | #1,324 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Kankakee County has a population of 106,635, making it the #586 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.0 years, which is 0.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Kankakee County is $71,281, ranking #1,108 out of 3,222 counties — 5.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.2% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Kankakee County is $192,600 (-31.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,097/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.9%.
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94.3% of residents in Kankakee County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% above the national rate.
About Kankakee County, Illinois
Kankakee County, Illinois has a total population of 106,635, making it the 586th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Kankakee County is 39.0 years, which is 0.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Kankakee County is $71,281, which ranks #1,108 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Kankakee County is $192,600, 31.7% below the national median. Renters in Kankakee County pay a median gross rent of $1,097 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Kankakee County, 21.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.4 min.
Kankakee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 68.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (14.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.7%).
All data for Kankakee 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.