Kankakee, IL

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Kankakee Overview

24,795
TOTAL POPULATION
12,121
MALE POPULATION
12,674
FEMALE POPULATION
95.64
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.56
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$22,151
PER CAPITA INCOME
$47,819
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$42,180
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
18.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
81.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
10,763
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Kankakee Zip Codes

Kankakee Area Codes

Race in Kankakee

The most populous races in Kankakee are White / Caucasian (11,306 | 45.6%), Black / African American (10,213 | 41.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (5,134 | 20.7%).
Race in Kankakee
Race# Population% Population
Asian2421.0%
Black / African American10,21341.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino5,13420.7%
Native / Alaskan1100.4%
White / Caucasian11,30645.6%
Two or more Races1,7297.0%
Some other Race1,1954.8%
Total24,795100.0%

Ancestry in Kankakee

The most populous ancestries reported in Kankakee are Subsaharan African (6,059 | 24.4%), African (6,045 | 24.4%), Mexican (4,843 | 19.5%), German (2,434 | 9.8%), and Irish (1,681 | 6.8%), together accounting for 84.9% of all Kankakee residents.
Ancestry in Kankakee
Ancestry# Population% Population
African6,04524.4%
American3831.5%
Apache310.1%
Armenian30.0%
Bahamian70.0%
Belgian300.1%
British290.1%
Bulgarian550.2%
Burmese70.0%
Canadian120.1%
Central American880.4%
Cherokee230.1%
Colombian10.0%
Cuban30.0%
Czech450.2%
Czechoslovakian270.1%
Danish210.1%
Dutch1850.7%
Eastern European130.1%
Ecuadorian130.1%
English8133.3%
European810.3%
Finnish90.0%
French7523.0%
French Canadian810.3%
German2,4349.8%
Greek390.2%
Honduran880.4%
Hungarian400.2%
Indian (Asian)1220.5%
Irish1,6816.8%
Israeli310.1%
Italian4811.9%
Jamaican230.1%
Korean150.1%
Lithuanian300.1%
Mexican4,84319.5%
Mexican American Indian970.4%
Nigerian130.1%
Norwegian810.3%
Polish5012.0%
Portuguese100.0%
Puerto Rican350.1%
Russian70.0%
Scandinavian110.0%
Scotch-Irish670.3%
Scottish1040.4%
Serbian100.0%
Slovak50.0%
South American660.3%
Spaniard350.1%
Subsaharan African6,05924.4%
Swedish2381.0%
Swiss160.1%
Thai980.4%
Venezuelan520.2%
Welsh200.1%
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Immigrants in Kankakee

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Kankakee came from Latin America (2,400 | 9.7%), Central America (2,326 | 9.4%), Mexico (2,296 | 9.3%), Asia (223 | 0.9%), and China (122 | 0.5%), together accounting for 29.7% of all Kankakee residents.
Immigrants in Kankakee
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa280.1%
Asia2230.9%
Bulgaria170.1%
Caribbean80.0%
Central America2,3269.4%
China1220.5%
Colombia10.0%
Cuba80.0%
Eastern Asia1220.5%
Eastern Europe290.1%
Ecuador130.1%
Europe480.2%
Germany190.1%
Honduras300.1%
India860.4%
Latin America2,4009.7%
Mexico2,2969.3%
Middle Africa150.1%
Nigeria130.1%
Philippines150.1%
Poland50.0%
Russia70.0%
South America660.3%
South Central Asia860.4%
South Eastern Asia150.1%
Venezuela520.2%
Western Africa130.1%
Western Europe190.1%
Zaire150.1%
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Sex and Age in Kankakee

Sex and Age in Kankakee

The most populous age groups in Kankakee are 35 to 39 Years (1,215 | 10.0%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (1,156 | 9.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Kankakee
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years845 (7.0%)800 (6.3%)
5 to 9 Years785 (6.5%)865 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Years1,017 (8.4%)1,156 (9.1%)
15 to 19 Years774 (6.4%)812 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years779 (6.4%)743 (5.9%)
25 to 29 Years923 (7.6%)776 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Years870 (7.2%)765 (6.0%)
35 to 39 Years1,215 (10.0%)757 (6.0%)
40 to 44 Years589 (4.9%)812 (6.4%)
45 to 49 Years739 (6.1%)847 (6.7%)
50 to 54 Years714 (5.9%)658 (5.2%)
55 to 59 Years711 (5.9%)574 (4.5%)
60 to 64 Years729 (6.0%)837 (6.6%)
65 to 69 Years597 (4.9%)704 (5.6%)
70 to 74 Years303 (2.5%)423 (3.3%)
75 to 79 Years230 (1.9%)318 (2.5%)
80 to 84 Years152 (1.3%)380 (3.0%)
85 Years and over149 (1.2%)447 (3.5%)
Total12,121 (100.0%)12,674 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Kankakee

Median Family Size in Kankakee

The median family size in Kankakee is 3.26 persons per family, with single female/mother families (1,861 | 32.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.61 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (635 | 11.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.67 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Kankakee
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple3,156 (55.8%)3.18
Single Male/Father635 (11.2%)2.67
Single Female/Mother1,861 (32.9%)3.61
Total Families5,652 (100.0%)3.26

Median Household Size in Kankakee

The median household size in Kankakee is 2.50 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,861 | 19.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.8 persons per household. non-family households (3,697 | 39.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.16 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Kankakee
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple3,156 (33.8%)3.19
Single Male/Father635 (6.8%)3.13
Single Female/Mother1,861 (19.9%)3.80
Non-family3,697 (39.5%)1.16
Total Households9,349 (100.0%)2.50

Household Size by Marriage Status in Kankakee

Out of a total of 9,349 households in Kankakee, 5,652 (60.5%) are family households, while 3,697 (39.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,204, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,270.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Kankakee
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-3,270 (35.0%)
2-Person Households2,204 (23.6%)360 (3.8%)
3-Person Households1,326 (14.2%)56 (0.6%)
4-Person Households1,168 (12.5%)11 (0.1%)
5-Person Households558 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households363 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households33 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,652 (60.5%)3,697 (39.5%)

Female Fertility in Kankakee

Fertility by Age in Kankakee

Average fertility rate in Kankakee is 92.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 201.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 88.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Kankakee
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years458 (88.2%)201.0
35 to 50 years61 (11.7%)24.0
Total519 (100.0%)92.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kankakee

20.0% of women with births (519) in Kankakee are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 81.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 70.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kankakee
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years86 (18.8%)372 (81.2%)
35 to 50 years18 (29.5%)43 (70.5%)
Total104 (20.0%)415 (80.0%)

Fertility by Education in Kankakee

Average fertility rate in Kankakee is 92.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 152.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the lowest fertility at 24.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 59.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Kankakee
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School44 (8.5%)35.0
High School Diploma309 (59.5%)152.0
College or Associate's Degree126 (24.3%)72.0
Bachelor's Degree34 (6.6%)98.0
Graduate Degree6 (1.2%)24.0
Total519 (100.0%)92.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kankakee

80.0% of women with births in Kankakee are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 88.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kankakee
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School29 (65.9%)15 (34.1%)
High School Diploma35 (11.3%)274 (88.7%)
College or Associate's Degree16 (12.7%)110 (87.3%)
Bachelor's Degree18 (52.9%)16 (47.1%)
Graduate Degree6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total104 (20.0%)415 (80.0%)

Income in Kankakee

Income Overview in Kankakee

Per Capita Income in Kankakee is $22,151, while median incomes of families and households are $47,819 and $42,180 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income24,795$22,151
Median Family Income5,652$47,819
Mean Family Income5,652$66,258
Median Household Income9,349$42,180
Mean Household Income9,349$56,334
Income Deficit5,652$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)24,79518.30%
Wage / Income Gap ($)24,79581.70¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index24,7950.47

Earnings by Sex in Kankakee

Average Earnings in Kankakee are $29,687, $33,227 for men and $27,145 for women, a difference of 18.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Kankakee
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male5,743 (52.5%)$33,227
Female5,192 (47.5%)$27,145
Total10,935 (100.0%)$29,687

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kankakee

The most common earnings brackets in Kankakee are $35,000 to $39,999 for men (449 | 7.8%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (606 | 11.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kankakee
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less351 (6.1%)387 (7.4%)
$2,500 to $4,999137 (2.4%)236 (4.5%)
$5,000 to $7,499389 (6.8%)246 (4.7%)
$7,500 to $9,999121 (2.1%)238 (4.6%)
$10,000 to $12,499166 (2.9%)202 (3.9%)
$12,500 to $14,999223 (3.9%)148 (2.9%)
$15,000 to $17,499123 (2.1%)246 (4.7%)
$17,500 to $19,999298 (5.2%)264 (5.1%)
$20,000 to $22,499111 (1.9%)231 (4.4%)
$22,500 to $24,999237 (4.1%)162 (3.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999413 (7.2%)606 (11.7%)
$30,000 to $34,999416 (7.2%)295 (5.7%)
$35,000 to $39,999449 (7.8%)498 (9.6%)
$40,000 to $44,999229 (4.0%)244 (4.7%)
$45,000 to $49,999426 (7.4%)241 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $54,999222 (3.9%)67 (1.3%)
$55,000 to $64,999291 (5.1%)315 (6.1%)
$65,000 to $74,999390 (6.8%)123 (2.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999400 (7.0%)310 (6.0%)
$100,000+351 (6.1%)133 (2.6%)
Total5,743 (100.0%)5,192 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kankakee

Average earnings in Kankakee are $36,766 for men and $29,476 for women, a difference of 19.8%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $57,411, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $24,940. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $62,386, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $25,653.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kankakee
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$24,940$27,321
High School Diploma$32,315$25,653
College or Associate's Degree$38,000$31,055
Bachelor's Degree$57,411$41,190
Graduate Degree$48,286$62,386
Total$36,766$29,476

Family Income in Kankakee

Family Income Brackets in Kankakee

According to the Kankakee family income data, there are 1,113 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.7% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 119 families (2.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Kankakee
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00057110.1%
$10,000 to $14,9991923.4%
$15,000 to $24,9993676.5%
$25,000 to $34,99967311.9%
$35,000 to $49,9991,11319.7%
$50,000 to $74,99984214.9%
$75,000 to $99,99958210.3%
$100,000 to $149,99972912.9%
$150,000 to $199,9994698.3%
$200,000+1192.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kankakee

6-person families (249 | 4.4%) account for the highest median family income in Kankakee with $71,375 per family, while 2-person families (2,460 | 43.5%) have the highest median income of $23,282 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kankakee
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,460 (43.5%)$46,563
3-Person Families1,308 (23.1%)$55,833
4-Person Families1,051 (18.6%)$45,724
5-Person Families551 (9.8%)$60,063
6-Person Families249 (4.4%)$71,375
7+ Person Families33 (0.6%)$0
Total5,652 (100.0%)$47,819

Family Income by Number of Earners in Kankakee

The median family income in Kankakee is $47,819, with families comprising 3+ earners (671) having the highest median family income of $122,303, while families with no earners (770) have the lowest median family income of $26,250, accounting for 11.9% and 13.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Kankakee
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners770 (13.6%)$26,250
1 Earner2,552 (45.2%)$37,908
2 Earners1,659 (29.3%)$71,637
3+ Earners671 (11.9%)$122,303
Total5,652 (100.0%)$47,819

Household Income in Kankakee

Household Income Brackets in Kankakee

With 1,655 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Kankakee, accounting for 17.7% of all households. In contrast, only 140 households (1.5%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Kankakee
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,26213.5%
$10,000 to $14,9996176.6%
$15,000 to $24,9991,01910.9%
$25,000 to $34,9991,24313.3%
$35,000 to $49,9991,15012.3%
$50,000 to $74,9991,65517.7%
$75,000 to $99,9998238.8%
$100,000 to $149,99996310.3%
$150,000 to $199,9994775.1%
$200,000+1401.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Kankakee

The median household income in Kankakee is $42,180, with the highest median household income of $52,095 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,366 households (36.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $31,681, with 2,290 households (24.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Kankakee
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years345 (3.7%)$36,250
25 to 44 Years3,348 (35.8%)$40,305
45 to 64 Years3,366 (36.0%)$52,095
65+ Years2,290 (24.5%)$31,681
Total9,349 (100.0%)$42,180

Poverty in Kankakee

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kankakee

With 24.7% poverty level for males and 32.3% for females among the residents of Kankakee, under 5 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 399 males (50.2%) and 375 females (48.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kankakee
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years399 (50.2%)196 (24.5%)
5 Years13 (11.7%)17 (30.4%)
6 to 11 Years437 (45.0%)514 (44.2%)
12 to 14 Years220 (33.0%)375 (48.1%)
15 Years60 (44.8%)15 (10.4%)
16 and 17 Years28 (8.2%)118 (37.7%)
18 to 24 Years176 (17.6%)370 (33.7%)
25 to 34 Years431 (25.8%)542 (35.6%)
35 to 44 Years297 (17.3%)617 (39.3%)
45 to 54 Years260 (18.3%)421 (28.0%)
55 to 64 Years317 (22.6%)326 (23.2%)
65 to 74 Years175 (20.1%)292 (26.9%)
75 Years and over56 (11.6%)247 (22.1%)
Total2,869 (24.7%)4,050 (32.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kankakee

According to the poverty statistics in Kankakee, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 91.8% of males and 89.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kankakee
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years395 (49.7%)604 (75.5%)
5 Years98 (88.3%)39 (69.6%)
6 to 11 Years534 (55.0%)648 (55.8%)
12 to 14 Years447 (67.0%)404 (51.9%)
15 Years74 (55.2%)129 (89.6%)
16 and 17 Years315 (91.8%)195 (62.3%)
18 to 24 Years821 (82.4%)728 (66.3%)
25 to 34 Years1,241 (74.2%)979 (64.4%)
35 to 44 Years1,424 (82.7%)952 (60.7%)
45 to 54 Years1,162 (81.7%)1,084 (72.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,086 (77.4%)1,078 (76.8%)
65 to 74 Years697 (79.9%)794 (73.1%)
75 Years and over427 (88.4%)870 (77.9%)
Total8,721 (75.2%)8,504 (67.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kankakee

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Kankakee show that 14.8% or 466 of the total 3,156 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 8 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 11.2%, which includes 226 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kankakee
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,794 (88.8%)226 (11.2%)
1 or 2 Children693 (82.6%)146 (17.4%)
3 or 4 Children203 (70.2%)86 (29.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total2,690 (85.2%)466 (14.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kankakee

According to the poverty data in Kankakee, 1.1% or 7 single-father households and 41.1% or 765 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (8.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kankakee
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)96 (15.6%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)488 (51.4%)
3 or 4 Children7 (8.6%)179 (61.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total7 (1.1%)765 (41.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kankakee

The poverty data for Kankakee shows that 466 of the married-couple family households (14.8%) and 772 of the single-parent households (30.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kankakee
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children226 (11.2%)96 (11.7%)
1 or 2 Children146 (17.4%)488 (37.6%)
3 or 4 Children86 (29.8%)186 (49.7%)
5 or more Children8 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total466 (14.8%)772 (30.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Kankakee

Employment by Class of Employer in Kankakee

Among the 9,745 employed individuals in Kankakee, private company employees (6,851 | 70.3%), not-for-profit organizations (887 | 9.1%), and local government employees (729 | 7.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Kankakee
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees6,85170.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1151.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3994.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations8879.1%
Local Government Employees7297.5%
State Government Employees6466.6%
Federal Government Employees1181.2%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total9,745100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Kankakee

According to the labor force statistics for Kankakee, out of the total population over 16 years of age (19,049), 56.5% or 10,763 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.4% or 796 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 75.5% or 2,547 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.4% or 291 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Kankakee
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years498 (38.1%)33 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Years1,084 (71.2%)115 (10.6%)
25 to 29 Years1,164 (68.5%)113 (9.7%)
30 to 34 Years1,230 (75.2%)25 (2.0%)
35 to 44 Years2,547 (75.5%)173 (6.8%)
45 to 54 Years2,168 (73.3%)291 (13.4%)
55 to 59 Years686 (53.4%)5 (0.7%)
60 to 64 Years813 (51.9%)26 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years458 (22.6%)12 (2.6%)
75 Years and over112 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total10,763 (56.5%)796 (7.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kankakee

According to labor force statistics for Kankakee, 68.7% of individuals (8,598) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (12,516) are in the labor force, with 7.3% or 628 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.9% or 1,348 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 14.7% or 139 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kankakee
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School943 (38.0%)365 (14.7%)
High School Diploma3,103 (68.6%)480 (10.6%)
College / Associate Degree3,208 (80.0%)132 (3.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,348 (89.9%)64 (4.3%)
Total8,598 (68.7%)914 (7.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Kankakee

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kankakee are Community & Social Service (1,153 | 11.6%), Education Instruction & Library (525 | 5.3%), Management (456 | 4.6%), Education, Arts & Media (441 | 4.4%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (377 | 3.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Kankakee

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kankakee, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (88.3%), Architecture & Engineering (85.3%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (80.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (88.9%), Health Technologists (73.9%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (73.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Kankakee
OccupationMaleFemale
Management267 (58.6%)189 (41.4%)
Business & Financial98 (38.7%)155 (61.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science147 (78.2%)41 (21.8%)
Computers & Mathematics53 (88.3%)7 (11.7%)
Architecture & Engineering87 (85.3%)15 (14.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science7 (26.9%)19 (73.1%)
Community & Social Service 635 (55.1%)518 (44.9%)
Education, Arts & Media314 (71.2%)127 (28.8%)
Legal Services & Support37 (63.8%)21 (36.2%)
Education Instruction & Library180 (34.3%)345 (65.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment104 (80.6%)25 (19.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating42 (11.1%)335 (88.9%)
Health Technologists42 (26.1%)119 (73.9%)
Total (Category)1,189 (49.0%)1,238 (51.0%)
Total (Overall)5,290 (53.1%)4,674 (46.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Kankakee are Food Preparation & Serving (832 | 8.4%), Healthcare Support (701 | 7.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (323 | 3.2%), Security & Protection (233 | 2.3%), and Personal Care & Service (216 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Kankakee

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Kankakee, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (87.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (77.7%), and Security & Protection (66.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (68.6%), Personal Care & Service (65.7%), and Law Enforcement (51.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Kankakee
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support220 (31.4%)481 (68.6%)
Security & Protection156 (66.9%)77 (33.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention97 (87.4%)14 (12.6%)
Law Enforcement59 (48.4%)63 (51.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving466 (56.0%)366 (44.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance251 (77.7%)72 (22.3%)
Personal Care & Service74 (34.3%)142 (65.7%)
Total (Category)1,167 (50.6%)1,138 (49.4%)
Total (Overall)5,290 (53.1%)4,674 (46.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Kankakee are Office & Administration (987 | 9.9%), and Sales & Related (726 | 7.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Kankakee

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Kankakee
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related274 (37.7%)452 (62.3%)
Office & Administration123 (12.5%)864 (87.5%)
Total (Category)397 (23.2%)1,316 (76.8%)
Total (Overall)5,290 (53.1%)4,674 (46.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Kankakee are Construction & Extraction (433 | 4.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (198 | 2.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (100 | 1.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Kankakee

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Kankakee
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry100 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction433 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair198 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)731 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)5,290 (53.1%)4,674 (46.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Kankakee are Material Moving (1,319 | 13.2%), Production (1,042 | 10.5%), and Transportation (427 | 4.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Kankakee

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Kankakee
OccupationMaleFemale
Production567 (54.4%)475 (45.6%)
Transportation353 (82.7%)74 (17.3%)
Material Moving886 (67.2%)433 (32.8%)
Total (Category)1,806 (64.8%)982 (35.2%)
Total (Overall)5,290 (53.1%)4,674 (46.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Kankakee

Employment Industries in Kankakee

The major employment industries in Kankakee include Health Care & Social Assistance (2,015 | 20.2%), Manufacturing (1,295 | 13.0%), Retail Trade (1,264 | 12.7%), Accommodation & Food Services (845 | 8.5%), and Transportation & Warehousing (665 | 6.7%).
Employment Industries in Kankakee

Employment Industries by Sex in Kankakee

The Kankakee industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Construction (87.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (71.0%), Finance & Insurance (61.9%), and Public Administration (59.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Kankakee
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction465 (87.1%)69 (12.9%)
Manufacturing829 (64.0%)466 (36.0%)
Wholesale Trade224 (71.3%)90 (28.7%)
Retail Trade558 (44.2%)706 (55.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing363 (54.6%)302 (45.4%)
Utilities31 (67.4%)15 (32.6%)
Information124 (61.4%)78 (38.6%)
Finance & Insurance83 (38.1%)135 (61.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing90 (83.3%)18 (16.7%)
Professional & Scientific167 (45.1%)203 (54.9%)
Enterprise Management20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support232 (62.9%)137 (37.1%)
Educational Services180 (29.0%)440 (71.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance836 (41.5%)1,179 (58.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation64 (59.3%)44 (40.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services411 (48.6%)434 (51.4%)
Public Administration191 (41.0%)275 (59.0%)
Total5,290 (53.1%)4,674 (46.9%)

Education in Kankakee

School Enrollment in Kankakee

The most common levels of schooling among the 5,790 students in Kankakee are middle school (1,506 | 26.0%), high school (1,260 | 21.8%), and elementary school (1,184 | 20.4%).
School Enrollment in Kankakee
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4557.9%
Kindergarten2885.0%
Elementary School1,18420.4%
Middle School1,50626.0%
High School1,26021.8%
College / Undergraduate99417.2%
Graduate / Professional1031.8%
Total5,790100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kankakee

Out of a total of 5,790 students who are enrolled in schools in Kankakee, 336 (5.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 5,454 (94.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 66 (21.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 378 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kankakee
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds378 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,287 (87.8%)179 (12.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,729 (98.2%)32 (1.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds766 (98.3%)13 (1.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds450 (99.1%)4 (0.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds445 (91.2%)43 (8.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds153 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over245 (78.8%)66 (21.2%)
Total5,454 (94.2%)336 (5.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kankakee

Education (429 | 18.7%), psychology (306 | 13.3%), business (291 | 12.7%), arts & humanities (200 | 8.7%), and communications (181 | 7.9%) are the most common fields of study among 2,296 individuals in Kankakee who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kankakee
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics743.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural411.8%
Physical & Health Sciences231.0%
Psychology30613.3%
Social Sciences1506.5%
Engineering582.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies251.1%
Science & Technology1757.6%
Business29112.7%
Education42918.7%
Literature & Languages1657.2%
Liberal Arts & History1355.9%
Visual & Performing Arts431.9%
Communications1817.9%
Arts & Humanities2008.7%
Total2,296100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Kankakee

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kankakee

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Kankakee are males with 2 vehicles (2,069, accounting for 40.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,492, making up 46.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kankakee
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle203 (4.0%)254 (5.7%)
1 Vehicle1,199 (23.7%)1,455 (32.4%)
2 Vehicles2,069 (40.8%)1,492 (33.2%)
3 Vehicles986 (19.5%)735 (16.4%)
4 Vehicles436 (8.6%)372 (8.3%)
5 or more Vehicles174 (3.4%)180 (4.0%)
Total5,067 (100.0%)4,488 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Kankakee

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Kankakee are 10 to 14 minutes (1,903 commuters, 20.1%), 5 to 9 minutes (1,666 commuters, 17.6%), and 20 to 24 minutes (1,364 commuters, 14.4%).
Commute Time in Kankakee
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4604.9%
5 to 9 Minutes1,66617.6%
10 to 14 Minutes1,90320.1%
15 to 19 Minutes1,20212.7%
20 to 24 Minutes1,36414.4%
25 to 29 Minutes2152.3%
30 to 34 Minutes7137.5%
35 to 39 Minutes2652.8%
40 to 44 Minutes2622.8%
45 to 59 Minutes6076.4%
60 to 89 Minutes6186.5%
90 or more Minutes1912.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Kankakee

The most common commute times in Kankakee are 10 to 14 minutes (902 commuters, 17.7%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (1,001 commuters, 22.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Kankakee
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes202 (4.0%)258 (5.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes841 (16.5%)825 (18.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes902 (17.7%)1,001 (22.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes617 (12.1%)585 (13.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes880 (17.3%)484 (11.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes137 (2.7%)78 (1.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes347 (6.8%)366 (8.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes11 (0.2%)254 (5.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes186 (3.6%)76 (1.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes414 (8.1%)193 (4.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes423 (8.3%)195 (4.5%)
90 or more Minutes136 (2.7%)55 (1.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kankakee

The most frequent times of departure to work in Kankakee are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (630, 12.4%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (558, 12.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kankakee
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM489 (9.6%)294 (6.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM271 (5.3%)271 (6.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM403 (7.9%)224 (5.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM630 (12.4%)558 (12.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM550 (10.8%)380 (8.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM339 (6.7%)418 (9.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM327 (6.4%)206 (4.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM418 (8.2%)524 (12.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM122 (2.4%)234 (5.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM325 (6.4%)326 (7.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM269 (5.3%)112 (2.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM60 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM494 (9.7%)298 (6.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM399 (7.8%)525 (12.0%)
Total5,096 (100.0%)4,370 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Kankakee

Occupancy by Ownership in Kankakee

Of the total 9,349 dwellings in Kankakee, owner-occupied units account for 4,573 (48.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 4,776 (51.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Kankakee
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units4,57348.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units4,77651.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units9,349100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Kankakee

Occupancy by Household Size in Kankakee
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3,27035.0%
2-Person Household2,56427.4%
3-Person Household1,38214.8%
4+ Person Household2,13322.8%
Total Housing Units9,349100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kankakee

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kankakee
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,115 (34.1%)2,155 (65.9%)
2-Person Household1,596 (62.3%)968 (37.8%)
3-Person Household699 (50.6%)683 (49.4%)
4+ Person Household1,163 (54.5%)970 (45.5%)
Total Housing Units4,573 (48.9%)4,776 (51.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kankakee

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kankakee
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School550 (37.3%)924 (62.7%)
High School Diploma1,208 (38.1%)1,959 (61.9%)
College/Associate Degree1,863 (54.5%)1,555 (45.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher952 (73.8%)338 (26.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kankakee

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kankakee
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,83219.6%
35 to 44 Years1,86119.9%
45 to 54 Years1,72218.4%
55 to 64 Years1,64417.6%
65 to 74 Years1,18312.7%
75 to 84 Years6997.5%
85 Years and Over4084.4%
Total9,349100.0%

Housing Finances in Kankakee

Median Income by Occupancy in Kankakee

Median Income by Occupancy in Kankakee
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied4,573 (48.9%)$65,217
Renter-Occupied4,776 (51.1%)$27,323
Average9,349 (100.0%)$42,180

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kankakee

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kankakee
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000293 (6.4%)387 (8.1%)
$5,000 to $9,99974 (1.6%)509 (10.7%)
$10,000 to $14,99965 (1.4%)548 (11.5%)
$15,000 to $19,999171 (3.7%)378 (7.9%)
$20,000 to $24,999156 (3.4%)316 (6.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999395 (8.6%)852 (17.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999621 (13.6%)525 (11.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999921 (20.1%)733 (15.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999598 (13.1%)226 (4.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999774 (16.9%)193 (4.0%)
$150,000 or more505 (11.0%)109 (2.3%)
Total4,573 (100.0%)4,776 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kankakee

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kankakee
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300224 (4.9%)302 (6.3%)
$300 to $499558 (12.2%)460 (9.6%)
$500 to $799900 (19.7%)806 (16.9%)
$800 to $999725 (15.9%)984 (20.6%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,441 (31.5%)1,647 (34.5%)
$1,500 to $1,999419 (9.2%)182 (3.8%)
$2,000 to $2,499148 (3.2%)30 (0.6%)
$2,500 to $2,999139 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more19 (0.4%)232 (4.9%)
Total4,573 (100.0%)4,776 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Kankakee

Housing Structures in Kankakee

Housing Structures in Kankakee
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached5,87762.9%
Single Unit, Attached1882.0%
2 Unit Apartments4354.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4274.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4434.7%
10 or more Apartments1,59317.0%
Mobile Home / Other3864.1%
Total9,349100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kankakee

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kankakee
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached4,044 (68.8%)1,833 (31.2%)
Single Unit, Attached46 (24.5%)142 (75.5%)
2 Unit Apartments50 (11.5%)385 (88.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments49 (11.5%)378 (88.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments19 (4.3%)424 (95.7%)
10 or more Apartments47 (2.9%)1,546 (97.1%)
Mobile Home / Other318 (82.4%)68 (17.6%)
Total4,573 (48.9%)4,776 (51.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kankakee

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kankakee
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room6 (0.1%)330 (6.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms115 (2.5%)1,046 (21.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,610 (35.2%)1,956 (40.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,706 (37.3%)1,191 (24.9%)
8 or more Rooms1,136 (24.8%)253 (5.3%)
Total4,573 (100.0%)4,776 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kankakee

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kankakee
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas4,045 (88.4%)3,117 (65.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas35 (0.8%)13 (0.3%)
Electricity493 (10.8%)1,622 (34.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)6 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)9 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)9 (0.2%)
Total4,573 (100.0%)4,776 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Kankakee

Household Vehicle Usage in Kankakee
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle200 (4.4%)1,288 (27.0%)
1 Vehicle1,443 (31.6%)2,249 (47.1%)
2 Vehicles1,880 (41.1%)826 (17.3%)
3 or more Vehicles1,050 (23.0%)413 (8.6%)
Total4,573 (100.0%)4,776 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Kankakee

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Kankakee

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,0222,551
Median Property Value$80,900$110,400
Median Household Income$56,725$334
Monthly Housing Costs$571$19
Real Estate Taxes$2,252$94

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kankakee

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kankakee
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000453 (22.4%)144 (5.6%)
$50,000 to $99,999764 (37.8%)939 (36.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999765 (37.8%)1,340 (52.5%)
$300,000 to $499,99940 (2.0%)117 (4.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)11 (0.4%)
Total2,022 (100.0%)2,551 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kankakee

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kankakee
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000164 (8.1%)87 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $24,999207 (10.2%)203 (8.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999177 (8.7%)185 (7.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999302 (14.9%)218 (8.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999525 (26.0%)319 (12.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999312 (15.4%)396 (15.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999164 (8.1%)286 (11.2%)
$150,000 or more171 (8.5%)610 (23.9%)
Total2,022 (100.0%)2,551 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kankakee

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kankakee
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,258 (62.2%)72,153 (2,828.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x252 (12.5%)1,558 (61.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x85 (4.2%)333 (13.1%)
4.0x or more387 (19.1%)159 (6.2%)
Total2,022 (100.0%)2,551 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kankakee

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kankakee
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800388 (19.2%)35 (1.4%)
$800 to $1,499245 (12.1%)93 (3.6%)
$800 to $1,4991,254 (62.0%)192 (7.5%)
Total2,022 (100.0%)2,551 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Kankakee

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kankakee

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kankakee
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,695 (93.5%)117 (6.5%)
6 to 18 Years4,832 (97.2%)141 (2.8%)
19 to 25 Years1,796 (88.7%)228 (11.3%)
26 to 34 Years2,344 (81.4%)537 (18.6%)
35 to 44 Years2,882 (87.6%)408 (12.4%)
45 to 54 Years2,629 (89.8%)298 (10.2%)
55 to 64 Years2,480 (88.3%)327 (11.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,924 (98.3%)34 (1.7%)
75 Years and older1,600 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total22,182 (91.4%)2,090 (8.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kankakee

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kankakee
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,695 (93.5%)117 (6.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen4,832 (97.2%)141 (2.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,796 (88.7%)228 (11.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kankakee

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kankakee
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0005,313 (92.5%)429 (7.5%)
$25,000 to $49,9995,348 (89.0%)662 (11.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,807 (88.2%)507 (11.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,071 (90.6%)215 (9.4%)
$100,000 and over4,798 (94.9%)256 (5.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kankakee

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kankakee
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,157 (63.8%)547 (30.2%)
6 to 18 Years3,195 (64.2%)2,032 (40.9%)
19 to 25 Years860 (42.5%)1,024 (50.6%)
25 to 34 Years1,086 (37.7%)1,264 (43.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,137 (34.6%)1,895 (57.6%)
45 to 54 Years1,083 (37.0%)1,726 (59.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,237 (44.1%)1,401 (49.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,907 (97.4%)902 (46.1%)
75 Years and over1,600 (100.0%)629 (39.3%)
Total13,262 (54.6%)11,420 (47.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kankakee

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kankakee
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years78 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years217 (9.5%)195 (7.9%)
18 to 34 Years238 (8.9%)147 (5.6%)
35 to 64 Years829 (18.2%)889 (19.9%)
65 to 74 Years341 (39.1%)485 (44.7%)
75 Years and over295 (61.1%)693 (62.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Kankakee

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Kankakee: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years12 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years42 (1.6%)13 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years71 (1.6%)110 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years79 (9.1%)44 (4.1%)
75 Years and over117 (24.2%)214 (19.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Kankakee: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years78 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years5 (0.2%)99 (4.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)12 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years70 (1.5%)61 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years94 (10.8%)77 (7.1%)
75 Years and over131 (27.1%)125 (11.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Kankakee: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years200 (8.8%)23 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years144 (5.4%)76 (2.9%)
35 to 64 Years443 (9.7%)228 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years123 (14.1%)217 (20.0%)
75 Years and over102 (21.1%)255 (22.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Kankakee: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)75 (3.0%)
18 to 34 Years85 (3.2%)55 (2.1%)
35 to 64 Years528 (11.6%)667 (14.9%)
65 to 74 Years220 (25.2%)376 (34.6%)
75 Years and over169 (35.0%)522 (46.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Kankakee: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)16 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years33 (1.2%)12 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years346 (7.6%)312 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years135 (15.5%)263 (24.2%)
75 Years and over95 (19.7%)270 (24.2%)

Technology Access in Kankakee

Computing Device Access in Kankakee

Computing Device Access in Kankakee
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop5,75961.6%
Smartphone7,57281.0%
Tablet4,88652.3%
No Computing Device1,08111.6%
Total9,349100.0%

Internet Access in Kankakee

Internet Access in Kankakee
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet50.1%
Broadband Home6,08465.1%
Cellular Data Only97110.4%
Satellite Internet4645.0%
No Internet1,93320.7%
Total9,349100.0%

Kankakee Summary

Kankakee, Illinois is a city located in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States. It is situated along the Kankakee River, approximately 50 miles south of Chicago. The city is the county seat of Kankakee County and is the largest city in the county. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 27,537.

History

Kankakee was first settled in 1854 by a group of settlers from New York. The city was named after the Kankakee River, which was named after the Potawatomi word for "open country." The city was incorporated in 1855 and was designated as the county seat of Kankakee County in 1856.
In the late 19th century, Kankakee was a major stop on the Chicago and Alton Railroad. The city was also home to several manufacturing companies, including the Kankakee Iron Works, which produced agricultural implements, and the Kankakee Wagon Works, which produced wagons and carriages.
In the early 20th century, Kankakee was a major center for the production of bricks. The city was also home to several large factories, including the Kankakee Manufacturing Company, which produced farm equipment, and the Kankakee Foundry, which produced cast iron products.

Geography

Kankakee is located in northeastern Illinois, approximately 50 miles south of Chicago. The city is situated along the Kankakee River, which flows through the city from east to west. The city is located in a flat, low-lying area, with an elevation of approximately 600 feet above sea level.
The city has a total area of 11.2 square miles, of which 11.1 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The city is located in the Kankakee River Valley, which is part of the larger Illinois River Valley.

Economy

Kankakee is a major center for manufacturing and agriculture. The city is home to several large factories, including the Kankakee Manufacturing Company, which produces farm equipment, and the Kankakee Foundry, which produces cast iron products. The city is also home to several agricultural businesses, including the Kankakee Grain Company, which produces grain products, and the Kankakee Dairy, which produces dairy products.
The city is also home to several retail businesses, including several large shopping malls and several smaller retail stores. The city is also home to several restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 27,537. The racial makeup of the city was 68.2% White, 25.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 3.2% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,945, and the median income for a family was $45,945. The per capita income for the city was $19,845. About 17.2% of families and 20.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Kankakee?
Total Population of Kankakee is 24,795.
What is the Total Male Population of Kankakee?
Total Male Population of Kankakee is 12,121.
What is the Total Female Population of Kankakee?
Total Female Population of Kankakee is 12,674.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Kankakee?
There are 95.64 Males per 100 Females in Kankakee.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Kankakee?
There are 104.56 Females per 100 Males in Kankakee.
What is the Median Population Age in Kankakee?
Median Population Age in Kankakee is 36.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Kankakee
Average Family Size in Kankakee is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Kankakee
Average Household Size in Kankakee is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Kankakee?
Per Capita income in Kankakee is $22,151.
What is the Median Family Income in Kankakee?
Median Family Income in Kankakee is $47,819.
What is the Median Household income in Kankakee?
Median Household Income in Kankakee is $42,180.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Kankakee?
Income or Wage Gap in Kankakee is 18.3%.
Women in Kankakee earn 81.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Kankakee?
Inequality or Gini Index in Kankakee is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Kankakee?
There are 10,763 People in the Labor Forcein in Kankakee.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Kankakee?
56.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Kankakee.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Kankakee?
Unemployment Rate in Kankakee is 7.4%.