State
County
Land Area (mi²)
15.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,731.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.00%
Growth Since 2010
-5.49%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
109,680
World Population Review
Kankakee, Illinois Population 2021
26,026
Kankakee is a city located in Kankakee County Illinois. It is also the county seat of Kankakee County. With a 2020 population of 26,026, it is the 85th largest city in Illinois and the 1484th largest city in the United States . Kankakee is currently growing at a rate of 0.00% annually but its population has decreased by -5.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,537 in 2010. Kankakee reached it's highest population of 30,944 in 1970. Spanning over 16 miles, Kankakee has a population density of 1,732 people per square mile.
The average household income in Kankakee is $52,452 with a poverty rate of 28.87%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $820 per month, and the median house value is $88,500. The median age in Kankakee is 35.4 years, 34.4 years for males, and 36.3 years for females.
Kankakee Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kankakee was:
- White: 51.70%
- Black or African American: 41.33%
- Other race: 4.44%
- Two or more races: 1.47%
- Native American: 0.55%
- Asian: 0.51%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Kankakee, Illinois is 26,026 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 26,023.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 27,537.
Kankakee, Illinois Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 109,680 | -91 | -0.08% |
| 2020 | 109,771 | -91 | -0.08% |
| 2019 | 109,862 | -91 | -0.08% |
| 2018 | 109,953 | -587 | -0.53% |
| 2017 | 110,540 | -540 | -0.49% |
| 2016 | 111,080 | -670 | -0.60% |
| 2015 | 111,750 | -133 | -0.12% |
| 2014 | 111,883 | -852 | -0.76% |
| 2013 | 112,735 | -239 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 112,974 | -545 | -0.48% |
| 2011 | 113,519 | 101 | 0.09% |
| 2010 | 113,418 | 0.00% |
Kankakee Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,354 | 51.70% |
| Black or African American | 10,676 | 41.33% |
| Some Other Race | 1,148 | 4.44% |
| Two or More Races | 379 | 1.47% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 142 | 0.55% |
| Asian | 131 | 0.51% |
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Kankakee Population by Race
Kankakee Population Pyramid $2021
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Kankakee Population by Age
Kankakee Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,047 | 2.66 | 47.6 |
| Non Family | 3,594 | 1.21 | 34.8 |
| Married | 3,145 | 3.4 | 76.5 |
| Female | 1,791 | 4.01 | 25.2 |
| Male | 517 | 3.57 | 39.1 |
3.47
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
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Kankakee Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,641 | 9.83% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,410 | 14.44% |
| High School Graduate | 5,704 | 34.17% |
| Some College | 3,521 | 21.10% |
| Associates Degree | 1,142 | 6.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,341 | 8.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 932 | 5.58% |
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Kankakee Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Kankakee Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,689 | 6,540 | 1,586 |
| Black | 6,242 | 4,675 | 583 |
| Hispanic | 2,512 | 1,243 | 71 |
| Other Race | 606 | 158 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 116 | 81 | 16 |
| Native American | 107 | 55 | 16 |
| Asian | 90 | 78 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 86.67%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.63%.
Kankakee Educational Attainment by Race
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$29,941
Average Earnings
$31,526
Average Male
$26,050
Average Female
Kankakee Earnings by Educational Attainment
Kankakee Language by Age
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Kankakee Language
81.94% of Kankakee residents speak only English, while 18.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.60% of the population.
Kankakee Language
Kankakee Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 10,306 | 4,387 | 42.57% |
| White | 9,514 | 1,446 | 15.20% |
| Hispanic | 4,663 | 1,236 | 26.51% |
| Other | 1,142 | 264 | 23.12% |
| Multiple | 370 | 104 | 28.11% |
| Native | 142 | 102 | 71.83% |
28.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.47%
Male Poverty Rate
31.06%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Kankakee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kankakee is Native, with 71.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kankakee is White, with 15.20% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.95%.
Kankakee Poverty
Kankakee Poverty Rate by Education
Kankakee Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
35.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.1%
Male Marriage Rate
34.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Kankakee Married by Age and Sex
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Kankakee Marriage
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.
Kankakee Marital Status by Race
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Kankakee Marital Status
Kankakee Veterans by War
Kankakee Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 776 | 7.34% |
| Black | 410 | 5.59% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 1.05% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 9.47% |
| Native American | 10 | 7.04% |
Kankakee Veterans by Race
Kankakee Veterans by Education
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12.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
Kankakee Veterans by Education
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55.7%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
Kankakee Employment by Age
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Kankakee Employment by Race
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Kankakee Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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90.86%
Native Born
9.14%
Foreign Born
6.12%
Non Citizen
3.03%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.86% of Kankakee residents were born in the United States, with 72.04% having been born in Illinois. 6.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Kankakee Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,026 | 1 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 26,025 | 1 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 26,024 | 1 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 26,023 | -109 | -0.42% |
| 2017 | 26,132 | -193 | -0.73% |
| 2016 | 26,325 | -223 | -0.84% |
| 2015 | 26,548 | -255 | -0.95% |
| 2014 | 26,803 | -279 | -1.03% |
| 2013 | 27,082 | -242 | -0.89% |
| 2012 | 27,324 | -183 | -0.67% |
| 2011 | 27,507 | -14 | -0.05% |
| 2010 | 27,521 | 30 | 0.01% |
| 2000 | 27,491 | -84 | -0.03% |
| 1990 | 27,575 | -2,058 | -0.72% |
| 1980 | 29,633 | -1,311 | -0.43% |
| 1970 | 30,944 | 3,278 | 1.13% |
| 1960 | 27,666 | 1,810 | 0.68% |
| 1950 | 25,856 | 3,615 | 1.52% |
| 1940 | 22,241 | 1,621 | 0.76% |
| 1930 | 20,620 | 3,867 | 2.10% |
| 1920 | 16,753 | 2,767 | 1.82% |
| 1910 | 13,986 | 391 | 0.28% |
| 1900 | 13,595 | 4,570 | 4.18% |
| 1890 | 9,025 | 3,374 | 4.79% |
| 1880 | 5,651 | 0.00% |