Kankakee, IL

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2021 Population

24,903

3.54% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

35.9

0.279% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

28.2%

2.81% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$38,869

0.273% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$89,700

3.1% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

10,021

5.73% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Kankakee, IL had a population of 24.9k people with a median age of 35.9 and a median household income of $38,869. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Kankakee, IL declined from 25,818 to 24,903, a −3.54% decrease and its median household income grew from $38,763 to $38,869, a 0.273% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kankakee, IL are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (39.6%), White (Non-Hispanic) (35.9%), White (Hispanic) (11.9%), Other (Hispanic) (5.37%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4%).

None of the households in Kankakee, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.2% of the residents in Kankakee, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kankakee, IL are Kankakee Community College (1,008 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Kankakee, IL was $89,700, and the homeownership rate was 48.8%.

Most people in Kankakee, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Kankakee, IL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Kankakee, IL is home to a population of 24.9k people, from which 93.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 10.7% of Kankakee, IL residents were born outside of the country (2.68k people).

In 2021, there were 1.1 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.87k people) in Kankakee, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.95k White (Non-Hispanic) and 2.98k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.2%

2021 Citizenship

93.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.2% of Kankakee, IL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Kankakee, IL was 93.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Kankakee, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kankakee, IL

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
9.87k ± 561
White (Non-Hispanic)
8.95k ± 554
White (Hispanic)
2.98k ± 560

21.7%

Hispanic Population

5.4k people

21.7% of the people in Kankakee, IL are hispanic (5.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Kankakee, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
630,004 ± 19,002 people
India
162,094 ± 9,822 people
Poland
126,931 ± 8,704 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 630,004 Illinois residents, followed by India with 162,094 and Poland with 126,931.

Foreign-Born Population

10.7%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.68k people

10.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.74k people

As of 2021, 10.7% of Kankakee, IL residents (2.68k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kankakee, IL was 10.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Kankakee, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
422 ± 113
Gulf War (1990s)
239 ± 144
Gulf War (2001-)
178 ± 99

Kankakee, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.77 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kankakee, IL employs 10k people. The largest industries in Kankakee, IL are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,004 people), Manufacturing (1,479 people), and Retail Trade (1,153 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($124,297), Public Administration ($55,731), and Information ($43,623).

Males in Illinois have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,278. The income inequality in Illinois (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

10k

2021 Value

± 704

−5.73%

1 Year decline

± 10.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kankakee, IL declined at a rate of −5.73%, from 10.6k employees to 10k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kankakee, IL, are Material Moving Occupations (1,405 people), Production Occupations (1,089 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (998 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kankakee, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

10k

2021 Value

± 704

−5.73%

1 Year decline

± 10.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kankakee, IL declined at a rate of −5.73%, from 10.6k employees to 10k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kankakee, IL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,004 people), Manufacturing (1,479 people), and Retail Trade (1,153 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kankakee, IL, though some of these residents may live in Kankakee, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,091

Median earning men ± $2,132

$25,692

Median earning women ± $2,329

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($57,109), Manufacturing ($45,143), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,104).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($46,667), Information ($43,287), and Wholesale Trade ($40,962).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois product (by dollars) was Electronics with $134B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($110B) and Mixed freight ($86.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Illinois products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$1T

2020 Value in Illinois

$1.94T

Projected 2050 Value in Illinois

93.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $1T. This is expected to increase 93.1% to $1.94T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Illinois trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Most Common Trade Partners

Indiana
$79.7B
Wisconsin
$55.8B
Michigan
$41.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $79.7B, followed by Wisconsin with $55.8B and Michigan and $41.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Illinois shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Kankakee, IL. Showing the available data for Illinois.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.1%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Kankakee, IL awarded 1,008 degrees. The student population of Kankakee, IL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 845 male students and 1,386 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kankakee, IL are White (702 and 69.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (178 and 17.7%), Black or African American (75 and 7.45%), and Two or More Races (31 and 3.08%).

The largest universities in Kankakee, IL by number of degrees awarded are Kankakee Community College (1,008 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Kankakee, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (327 and 32.4%), Criminal Justice - Police Science (77 and 7.64%), and Industrial Electronics Technology (70 and 6.94%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,231 students enrolled in Kankakee, IL, 37.9% men and 62.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,328 records, of which 62% were women and 38% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
117 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
59 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
44 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Kankakee, IL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 117 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Kankakee, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Kankakee Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,008 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Kankakee Community College with 1,008 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 436 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kankakee, IL, which is 0.762 times less than the 572 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 702 degrees mean that there were 3.94 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 178 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($12,630) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($570) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.977% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.61M), Some college (2.19M), and Bachelors Degree (2.07M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kankakee, IL was $89,700 in 2021, which is 0.366 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $87,000 to $89,700, a 3.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Kankakee, IL is 48.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Kankakee, IL have an average commute time of 22.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kankakee, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Kankakee, IL is $38,869. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Kankakee, IL was Census Tract 104 with a value of $100,156, followed by Census Tract 122 and Census Tract 121, with respective values of $66,964 and $50,240.

Housing

Property

$89,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,689

$4,591

Median Property Taxes

±$440

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kankakee, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Kankakee, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

48.8%

Homeownership

2021

60.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 48.8% of the housing units in Kankakee, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 47.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kankakee, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 104
Census Tract 122
Census Tract 121

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kankakee, IL was Census Tract 104 with a value of $100,156, followed by Census Tract 122 and Census Tract 121, with respective values of $66,964 and $50,240.

The following map shows all of the places in Kankakee, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$38,869

Median Household Income

± $3,938

9.41k

Number of Households

± 690

In 2021, the median household income of the 9.41k households in Kankakee, IL grew to $38,869 from the previous year's value of $38,763.

The following chart displays the households in Kankakee, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kankakee, IL is from Illinois.

0.478

2021 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.479

2020 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2021, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0522% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.8%)
Carpooled (12.6%)
Public Transit (3.58%)

In 2021, 76.8% of workers in Kankakee, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.6%) and those who used public transit to get to work (3.58%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kankakee, IL have a shorter commute time (22.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.81% of the workforce in Kankakee, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kankakee, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kankakee, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kankakee, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

28.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kankakee, IL (6.83k out of 24.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kankakee, IL is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.6% of the population of Kankakee, IL has health coverage, with 37.2% on employee plans, 33.4% on Medicaid, 10.6% on Medicare, 9.56% on non-group plans, and 0.836% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kankakee County, IL see 2555 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.48% decrease from the previous year (2620 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1974 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 610 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,555 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kankakee County, IL

Primary care physicians in Kankakee County, IL see an average of 2,555 patients per year. This represents a 2.48% decrease from the previous year (2,620 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Kankakee County, IL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.3% under 18 years, 20.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.41%

Uninsured

37.2%

Employer Coverage

33.4%

Medicaid

10.6%

Medicare

9.56%

Non-Group

0.836%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kankakee, IL declined by 7.39% from 9.08% to 8.41%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kankakee, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.