Kankakee is a city located in Kankakee County Illinois. Kankakee has a 2024 population of 23,335. It is also the county seat of Kankakee County. Kankakee is currently declining at a rate of -0.71% annually and its population has decreased by -2.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,005 in 2020.
The average household income in Kankakee is $56,334 with a poverty rate of 28.66%. The median age in Kankakee is 36.3 years: 35.4 years for males, and 37.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kankakee was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,306 | 45.6% |
| Black or African American | 10,213 | 41.19% |
| Two or more races | 1,729 | 6.97% |
| Other race | 1,195 | 4.82% |
| Asian | 242 | 0.98% |
| Native American | 110 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,349 | 2.5 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Non Family | 3,697 | 1.16 | 34.5 | 65.5 |
| Married | 3,156 | 3.19 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Female | 1,861 | 3.8 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
| Male | 635 | 3.13 | 32.1 | 67.9 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
48.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,051 | 12.65% |
| Associates Degree | 1,137 | 7.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,199 | 7.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 918 | 5.66% |
| High School Graduate | 5,777 | 35.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,399 | 8.63% |
| Some College | 3,738 | 23.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,139 | 5,984 | 1,368 |
| Black | 6,095 | 4,954 | 539 |
| Hispanic | 2,641 | 1,590 | 126 |
| Other Race | 864 | 423 | 47 |
| 2+ Races | 648 | 427 | 48 |
| Asian | 179 | 93 | 71 |
| Native American | 42 | 26 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 83.82%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 39.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,107 | $57,411 | $41,190 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,594 | $48,286 | $62,386 |
| High School Graduate | $29,349 | $32,315 | $25,653 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,444 | $24,940 | $27,321 |
| Overall | $34,052 | $36,766 | $29,476 |
| Some College | $36,091 | $38,000 | $31,055 |
$34,052
Average Earnings
$36,766
Average Male
$29,476
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.26% of Kankakee residents speak only English, while 20.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 10,000 | 4,024 | 40.24% |
| Hispanic | 5,031 | 1,455 | 28.92% |
| White | 8,396 | 1,418 | 16.89% |
| Other | 1,182 | 319 | 26.99% |
| Multiple | 1,705 | 257 | 15.07% |
| Asian | 236 | 1 | 0.42% |
28.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.75%
Male Poverty Rate
32.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kankakee is Black, with 40.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kankakee is Asian, with 0.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.18% |
| High School | 29.47% |
| Some College | 18.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.98% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 81.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 68.54% |
| Female Employed | 15.04% |
| Male Employed | 8.88% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,819 | $66,258 |
| Households | $42,180 | $56,334 |
| Married Families | $72,955 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,674 | $36,646 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.6%
Male Marriage Rate
33.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,162
Number of Veterans
1,029
Male Veterans
133
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 342 |
| First Gulf War | 275 |
| Second Gulf War | 217 |
| Korea | 76 |
| World War II | 29 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 440 |
| 65 to 74 | 280 |
| 75+ | 221 |
| 18 to 34 | 126 |
| 55 to 64 | 95 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 620 | 8.84% |
| White | 529 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic | 67 | 2.06% |
| Native American | 13 | 18.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.5%
Labor Force Participation
52.3%
Employment Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.08%
Born in Kankakee
89.11%
Native Born
10.89%
Foreign Born
5.69%
Non Citizen
5.19%
Naturalized
89.11% of Kankakee residents were born in the United States, with 75.08% having been born in Illinois. 5.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 22,499 | -167 | -0.74% |
| 2028 | 22,666 | -167 | -0.73% |
| 2027 | 22,833 | -168 | -0.73% |
| 2026 | 23,001 | -167 | -0.72% |
| 2025 | 23,168 | -167 | -0.72% |
| 2024 | 23,335 | -168 | -0.71% |
| 2023 | 23,503 | -82 | -0.35% |
| 2022 | 23,585 | -220 | -0.92% |
| 2021 | 23,805 | -200 | -0.83% |
| 2020 | 24,005 | -1,957 | -7.54% |
| 2019 | 25,962 | -47 | -0.18% |
| 2018 | 26,009 | -126 | -0.48% |
| 2017 | 26,135 | -191 | -0.73% |
| 2016 | 26,326 | -239 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 26,565 | -251 | -0.94% |
| 2014 | 26,816 | -275 | -1.02% |
| 2013 | 27,091 | -240 | -0.88% |
| 2012 | 27,331 | -181 | -0.66% |
| 2011 | 27,512 | -12 | -0.04% |
| 2010 | 27,524 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 27,491 | -84 | -0.3% |
| 1990 | 27,575 | -2,058 | -6.94% |
| 1980 | 29,633 | -1,311 | -4.24% |
| 1970 | 30,944 | 3,278 | 11.85% |
| 1960 | 27,666 | 1,810 | 7% |
| 1950 | 25,856 | 3,615 | 16.25% |
| 1940 | 22,241 | 1,621 | 7.86% |
| 1930 | 20,620 | 3,867 | 23.08% |
| 1920 | 16,753 | 2,767 | 19.78% |
| 1910 | 13,986 | 391 | 2.88% |
| 1900 | 13,595 | 4,570 | 50.64% |
| 1890 | 9,025 | 3,374 | 59.71% |
| 1880 | 5,651 | -16,848 | -74.88% |