2023 ACS Census Data · Population 106,833
Kankakee County is a mid-sized county in Illinois with a population of 106,833. The median household income is $68,325, 5% above the national average. The poverty rate is 12.5%, median home value is $185,700, and 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
106,833
2023 estimate
Rank #582 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$68,325
Household
Rank #1180 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$185,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #1407 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
20.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #1823 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.5%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
5.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
10.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
0% below Illinois avg·5% above national avg
Poverty Rate
0% above Illinois avg·16% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
4% above Illinois avg·7% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$35,005
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
12.5%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
61.5%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
27% above Illinois avg·11% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
28% above Illinois avg·16% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
9% below Illinois avg·6% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
33% below Illinois avg·19% below national avg
Housing Units
45,396
Households
40,895
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,616
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
87.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
25 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
12% below Illinois avg·15% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
0% above Illinois avg·3% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.0%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.7%
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