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Kankakee

Illinois · 27,537 residents · 15.145 sq mi
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Kankakee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,379. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $96,100. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 44% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,537
Unchangedsince 2000
from 27,491 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,818 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,815 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K25K26K27K28K1990201020202024Kankakee
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,379
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,469 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,859
−4%since 2000
from $15,479 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $491 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.6%
−18.8 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
50.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+29%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.8%(13,130)
Black40.8%(11,216)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(2,544)
Asian0.3%(86)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.7%(19,976)
2010
White, non-Hispanic37.9%(10,432)
Black40.4%(11,128)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(5,107)
Asian0.6%(175)
Other2.3%(629)
Diversity Score82.1%(22,600)
Diversity Score
82
+13%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+28%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.5%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kankakee, Illinois?

Kankakee, Illinois has about 27,537 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kankakee, Illinois?

The typical household in Kankakee, Illinois earns about $31,379 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kankakee, Illinois expensive?

In Kankakee, Illinois, the median home is worth about $96,100, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Kankakee, Illinois?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Kankakee, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kankakee, Illinois?

About 31.2% of people in Kankakee, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kankakee, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Kankakee, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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