Kendall County, Illinois's estimated 2024 population is 142,458 with a growth rate of 1.77% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kendall County, Illinois is the 14th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 115,369 and has seen a growth of 23.48% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 154,868 | 2,482 | 1.63% |
| 2028 | 152,386 | 2,482 | 1.66% |
| 2027 | 149,904 | 2,482 | 1.68% |
| 2026 | 147,422 | 2,482 | 1.71% |
| 2025 | 144,940 | 2,482 | 1.74% |
| 2024 | 142,458 | 2,482 | 1.77% |
| 2023 | 139,976 | 2,482 | 1.81% |
| 2022 | 137,494 | 2,479 | 1.84% |
| 2021 | 135,015 | 2,660 | 2.01% |
| 2020 | 132,355 | 3,455 | 2.68% |
| 2019 | 128,900 | 1,237 | 0.97% |
| 2018 | 127,663 | 1,500 | 1.19% |
| 2017 | 126,163 | 1,614 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 124,549 | 1,657 | 1.35% |
| 2015 | 122,892 | 1,507 | 1.24% |
| 2014 | 121,385 | 1,803 | 1.51% |
| 2013 | 119,582 | 1,327 | 1.12% |
| 2012 | 118,255 | 1,438 | 1.23% |
| 2011 | 116,817 | 1,448 | 1.26% |
| 2010 | 115,369 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 39,413 | 2,211 | 5.94% |
| 1980 | 37,202 | 10,828 | 41.06% |
| 1970 | 26,374 | 8,834 | 50.36% |
| 1960 | 17,540 | 5,425 | 44.78% |
| 1950 | 12,115 | 1,010 | 9.1% |
| 1940 | 11,105 | 550 | 5.21% |
| 1930 | 10,555 | 481 | 4.77% |
| 1920 | 10,074 | -703 | -6.52% |
| 1910 | 10,777 | -690 | -6.02% |
| 1900 | 11,467 | -639 | -5.28% |
| 1890 | 12,106 | -977 | -7.47% |
| 1880 | 13,083 | 684 | 5.52% |
| 1870 | 12,399 | -675 | -5.16% |
| 1860 | 13,074 | 5,344 | 69.13% |
| 1850 | 7,730 | -147,138 | -95.01% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93,354 | 69.12% |
| Two or more races | 17,809 | 13.19% |
| Black or African American | 11,247 | 8.33% |
| Other race | 7,888 | 5.84% |
| Asian | 4,306 | 3.19% |
| Native American | 449 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 44,526 | 3.03 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Married | 27,056 | 3.54 | 93 | 7 |
| Non Family | 9,860 | 1.28 | 70.9 | 29.1 |
| Female | 5,025 | 3.22 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Male | 2,585 | 3.94 | 79 | 21 |
3.44
Average Family Size
3.03
Average Household Size
84.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,289 | 3.79% |
| Associates Degree | 9,370 | 10.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 20,327 | 23.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 11,288 | 13.01% |
| High School Graduate | 20,404 | 23.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,256 | 2.6% |
| Some College | 19,814 | 22.84% |
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 | 58,242 | 56,371 | 23,090 |
| Hispanic | 16,142 | 13,399 | 3,187 |
| 2+ Races | 9,037 | 7,781 | 2,053 |
| Black | 6,844 | 6,289 | 2,000 |
| Other Race | 5,074 | 3,935 | 851 |
| Asian | 3,260 | 3,200 | 2,545 |
| Native American | 293 | 228 | 48 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 98.16%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 78.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,996 | $93,862 | $59,775 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,824 | $100,236 | $73,357 |
| High School Graduate | $50,151 | $65,155 | $33,802 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,985 | $48,920 | $23,429 |
| Overall | $60,694 | $71,181 | $48,886 |
| Some College | $53,163 | $63,189 | $42,247 |
$60,694
Average Earnings
$71,181
Average Male
$48,886
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.96% of Kendall County, Illinois residents speak only English, while 21.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85,257 | 3,177 | 3.73% |
| Hispanic | 29,157 | 1,702 | 5.84% |
| Black | 11,154 | 1,296 | 11.62% |
| Multiple | 17,752 | 1,233 | 6.95% |
| Other | 7,880 | 563 | 7.14% |
| Asian | 4,306 | 140 | 3.25% |
| Native | 449 | 70 | 15.59% |
4.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.2%
Male Poverty Rate
5.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kendall County, Illinois is Native, with 15.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kendall County, Illinois is Asian, with 3.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.3% |
| High School | 5.59% |
| Some College | 3.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 36.91% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.05% |
| Female Employed | 2.7% |
| Male Employed | 1.35% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $119,150 | $136,823 |
| Households | $110,474 | $127,433 |
| Married Families | $135,177 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $66,955 | $84,104 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.8%
Male Marriage Rate
53.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
3,992
Number of Veterans
3,699
Male Veterans
293
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,468 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,127 |
| First Gulf War | 1,036 |
| Korea | 113 |
| World War II | 30 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,048 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,020 |
| 75+ | 799 |
| 18 to 34 | 575 |
| 55 to 64 | 550 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,527 | 5.11% |
| Hispanic | 406 | 2.08% |
| Black | 250 | 3.19% |
| Other Race | 90 | 1.51% |
| 2+ Races | 90 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 35 | 1.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.8%
Labor Force Participation
70%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
73.89%
Born in Kendall County, Illinois
89.5%
Native Born
10.5%
Foreign Born
5.08%
Non Citizen
5.41%
Naturalized
89.5% of Kendall County, Illinois residents were born in the United States, with 73.89% having been born in Illinois. 5.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.