Kankakee County, IL Demographics & Local Data
Analyze population trends, housing costs, and the local economy by exploring Map AI.
Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
B
C
D
Population
| Metric | Kankakee County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 107,122 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 157.3 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.61% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.5 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 40,895 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Kankakee County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Kankakee County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,535 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.35% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Kankakee County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $125,450 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,075 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 68.8% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM .
| Metric | Kankakee County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 18.6 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 7.2% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Kankakee County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Kankakee County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.8% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Kankakee County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Kankakee County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.5 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.1% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.9% | 19.2% | 19.0% |