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Kankakee

County:
Kankakee County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
15.145
State:
Illinois

Kankakee is a city located in Kankakee County, Illinois. Kankakee has a 2026 population of 23,535. It is also the county seat of Kankakee County. Kankakee is currently declining at a rate of -0.15% annually and its population has decreased by -1.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,007 in 2020.

23.5K
Total Population
1,554
Density (mi²)
-36 -0.15%
Growth

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)