Kankakee, IL Metro Area

Kankakee, IL · Metro Area

106,635Population

A metropolitan statistical area of 1 county, part of the Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI combined area. The counties are tied together by commuting: people live in one and work in another.

Median household income: $71,281
Median home value: $192,600
Land area: 676 sq mi

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Counties in this metro area

Central counties hold the urban core; outlying counties are linked to it by commuting.

County	Role	Population	Median income	Median home value
Kankakee County, IL	Central	106,635	$71,281	$192,600

Largest cities and towns

37 places in our city pages lie in this area; the 25 largest are shown.

Place	Type	Population	Median income
Bourbonnais (Township), IL	—	39,048	$76,228
Kankakee (Township), IL	—	24,144	$50,768
Kankakee, IL	City	23,996	$47,514
Bourbonnais, IL	Village	18,078	$81,708
Bradley, IL	Village	15,325	$67,420
Manteno (Township), IL	—	11,203	$92,476
Manteno, IL	Village	9,030	$97,634
Limestone (Township), IL	—	5,010	$112,258
Aroma, IL	—	4,895	$74,740
Momence (Township), IL	—	3,519	$66,976
Momence, IL	City	3,291	$58,365
Ganeer, IL	—	3,164	$65,208
Yellowhead, IL	—	2,570	$95,231
St. Anne (Township), IL	—	2,166	$90,000
Otto, IL	—	1,935	$80,250
Pilot, IL	—	1,867	$92,222
Pembroke, IL	—	1,698	$32,153
Essex (Township), IL	—	1,590	$100,962
Grant Park, IL	Village	1,449	$78,385
Limestone, IL	Village	1,419	$103,906
Salina, IL	—	1,246	$82,357
Herscher, IL	Village	1,246	$91,667
St. Anne, IL	Village	1,104	$83,077
Essex, IL	Village	1,026	$108,250
Norton, IL	—	925	$74,063

Also in the Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI combined area

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · metro · 9,371,595 Kenosha, WI · metro · 168,438 Ottawa, IL · micro · 147,181 Michigan City-La Porte, IN · metro · 111,917

Demographic Rates

Poverty Rate

12.2%

Unemployment

4.9%

College Educated

21.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1701, S2301, S1501

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B02001, B03003

Income Profile

Median Household Income

$71,281

Mean Household Income

$94,302

Income Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1901, S1902, S1903, B19013, B19113

Sex Distribution

Male

49.5%

Female

50.5%

Population Split

Male49.5%

Female50.5%

The sex distribution of a population provides insight into the demographic balance of a community. Significant skews in this ratio can be influenced by local industries (e.g., military bases, mining, or tech hubs), educational institutions, or migration patterns. Understanding this balance is essential for planning public health initiatives and social services.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0101

Ancestry

German19.6%

Irish11.3%

Mexican10.8%

English7.1%

African7.0%

Polish5.6%

French5.5%

Italian4.8%

Scottish1.5%

Reported ancestry groups representing the cultural heritage of the population. Percentages may not sum to 100% as residents may report multiple ancestries or none.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B04006

Immigration & Nativity

Nativity Status

5.7%Foreign Born

94.3%Native Born

Citizenship Status

Naturalized50.0%

Non-Citizen50.0%

Period of Entry

2010 or Later22.8%

Before 201077.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B05001, B05002

Housing Characteristics

Total Housing Units

45,415

Median Rent

$1,097/mo

Median Home Value

$192,600

Median Year Built

1972

Housing Tenure

Housing Types

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table DP04

Education Enrollment

Total Enrolled

24,913

College Enrollment

22.7%

High School

23.8%

College Educated

21.2%

K-12 Enrollment

Higher Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1401, S1501

Transportation & Commute

Mean Commute Time

24.9 min

Drive Alone Rate

78.3%

Public Transit

1.0%

Work From Home

8.1%

Commute Mode

Vehicle Ownership

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0801, B08141

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.8%

18-34 Years

22.3%

35-64 Years

37.1%

65+ Years

17.8%

Population Composition

Under 1822.8%

18-3422.3%

35-6437.1%

65+17.8%

The age distribution of a community impacts local services, school requirements, and the labor market. A higher percentage of youth suggests a need for schools and family services, while a larger senior population may indicate a retirement destination or a need for healthcare services.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0101

Household Composition

Married Couples

45.0%

Single Parent

9.1%

Living Alone

29.4%

Avg Size

2.48

Household Types

Married Couples45.0%

Single Parent9.1%

Living Alone29.4%

Household composition offers insights into the social fabric of a community. A high percentage of married couples often correlates with stability and higher household incomes, while a significant number of single-person households may indicate a younger transient population or an aging community.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1101

Economic Profile

Per Capita Income

$36,825

SNAP Usage

15.9%

Health Insurance

94.3%

Household Income Breakdown

Under $25k15.2%

$25k - $50k19.0%

$50k - $100k30.2%

$100k+35.7%

Key Industries

Manufacturing

14.1%

Retail Trade

12.9%

Education & Health Care

25.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1901, S2201, DP03

Health & Disability

Disability Rate

15.6%With Disability

Percentage of the civilian noninstitutionalized population with a disability.

Health Insurance Coverage

94.3%With Coverage

Percentage of the civilian noninstitutionalized population with health insurance coverage.

Why this matters: High disability rates may indicate a need for accessible infrastructure and specialized healthcare services. Health insurance coverage is a key indicator of a community's access to preventative care and financial resilience against medical emergencies.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1810, S2701

Technology Access

Broadband Internet

89.0%vs ~90% National Avg

Computer Ownership

94.7%vs ~95% National Avg

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S2801

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Scale

Lower is better

96.4

0130

Below average< 97

Near average97 - 103

Above average> 103

Prices compared with the US average (100). 105 means about 5% more expensive than average.

Housing Affordability

Higher is better

185.8

0200

Hard to Afford< 80

Moderate80 - 100

Affordable> 100

100 means a family earning the median family income just qualifies to buy the median-value home (20% down, 30-year loan at 6.72%).

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities · NAR affordability formula with Census ACS 2020–2024 incomes and home values and the Freddie Mac 30-year rate (2024)

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