Kankakee, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Kankakee, Illinois Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
25,818
Unemployment
8.1%
Poverty
27.5%
Median Home
$87,000
Median Income
$38,763
Median Rent
$844
Kankakee SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
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Jobs
4/10
Housing
5
Affordability
7
Diversity
9.5
Safety
6
Amenities
8.5
Education
4
Commute
8
Kankakee, IL Cost Of Living
88
Kankakee's Overall Cost Of Living
Kankakee's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Kankakee | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 57 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 94 | 100 | |
Kankakee, IL Photos
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Rankings for Kankakee in Illinois
Map Of Kankakee, IL
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Population over time in Kankakee
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 25,818 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 25,884 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 26,036 | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 26,424 | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 26,821 | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 27,145 | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 27,412 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 27,560 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 27,735 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 27,598 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kankakee
| Race | Kankakee | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36.8% | 60.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 41.4% | 13.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 20.1% | 17.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Kankakee
| Gender | Kankakee | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kankakee for adults over 25
| Education | Kankakee | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 14.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Kankakee, Illinois
| Income | Kankakee | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 14.5% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.3% | 3.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.7% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.4% | 8.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.9% | 11.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.1% | 16.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.5% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.4% | 16.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.8% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.3% | 8.8% | 8.3% |
