Kendall County, IL Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Kendall County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 136,513 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 423.9 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.52% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.8 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 44,526 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Kendall County has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Kendall County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $109,546 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.68% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Kendall County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $221,996 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,762 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 84.2% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 06:00 AM – 06:29 AM .
| Metric | Kendall County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 30.7 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 13.6% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Kendall County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Kendall County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.0% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.02 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Kendall County has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Kendall County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.0 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.7% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.5% | 19.2% | 19.0% |