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Population Review

Kankakee city, IL — Population & Demographics

Kankakee city, IL has a population of 24,384. The median household income is $45,119 and the median age is 36.4.

24,384

Population

$45,119

Median Income

$105,500

Median Home Value

36.4

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White43.9%
Black or African American40.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$45,119

Median Household Income

$24,194

Per Capita Income

21.0%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$105,500

Median Home Value

$986

Median Rent

49.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

81.1%

High School+

12.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

3.0%

Drive Alone

4.2%

Work From Home

21.6 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Kankakee city, IL has a population of 24,384 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Kankakee city, IL is $45,119, with 21.0% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Kankakee city, IL is $105,500, with median rent at $986.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.