Kankakee County's estimated 2026 population is 105,236 with a growth rate of -0.27% 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 -7.22% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39 years
Female: 40.5 years
Male: 38.2 years
There are 82,363 adults, (19,030 of whom are seniors) in Kankakee County.
Female: 53,838 (50.5%)
Male: 52,797 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Kankakee County includes 73.4% White, 14.32% Black or African American, 3.46% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78,270 | 73.4% |
| Black or African American | 15,265 | 14.32% |
| Two or more races | 7,858 | 7.37% |
| Other race | 3,688 | 3.46% |
| Asian | 1,067 | 1% |
| Native American | 487 | 0.46% |
Kankakee County's average per capita income is $49,567. Household income levels show a median of $71,281. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $114,617 | $130,496 |
| Families | $88,854 | $111,126 |
| Households | $71,281 | $94,302 |
| Non Families | $45,811 | $59,774 |
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