Kankakee County's estimated 2026 population is 106,458 with a growth rate of 0.02% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kankakee County is the 18th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 113,420 and has seen a growth of -6.14% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Kankakee County includes 74.49% White, 14.61% Black or African American, 3.19% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (74.49%)
Black or African American (14.61%)
Two or more races (6.21%)
Other race (3.19%)
Asian (0.95%)
Native American (0.54%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79,585 | 74.49% |
| Black or African American | 15,612 | 14.61% |
| Two or more races | 6,638 | 6.21% |
| Other race | 3,408 | 3.19% |
| Asian | 1,017 | 0.95% |
| Native American | 573 | 0.54% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Kankakee County's average per capita income is $47,939. Household income levels show a median of $68,325. The poverty rate stands at 12.55%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $113,229 | $126,926 |
| Families | $86,403 | $106,682 |
| Households | $68,325 | $90,248 |
| Non Families | $42,684 | $56,354 |
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