Kankakee County

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Overview for Kankakee County, IL

106,635 people live in Kankakee County, where the median age is 39 and the average individual income is $36,825. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

106,635

Total Population

39 years

Median Age

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$36,825

Average individual Income

Around Kankakee County, IL

There's plenty to do around Kankakee County, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

60
Somewhat Walkable
Walking Score
50
Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Bradley Restaurants, Donald & Debbie's Dog House, and Supermercado La Siesta.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.25 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 0.32 miles 1 review 5/5 stars
Dining 0.37 miles 4 reviews 4.5/5 stars
Dining · $ 0.42 miles 15 reviews 4.1/5 stars
Dining · $ 0.44 miles 50 reviews 4.5/5 stars
Dining 0.44 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Kankakee County, IL

Kankakee County has 40,996 households, with an average household size of 2.48. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Kankakee County do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 106,635 people call Kankakee County home. The population density is 158 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

106,635

Total Population

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

39 years

Median Age

50 / 50%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
40,996

Total Households

2.48

Average Household Size

$36,825

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes
Kankakee County Courthouse with a green-domed clock tower and ornate stone façade.

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