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DEMOGRAPHICS
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Kankakee County Land Area |
| 677 square miles |
| 18th largest County in the State |
| 103,833 Population (2000 Census) |
| 19 municipalities |
| 17 townships |
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| The chart shown below depicts the County's growth between 1860-2000. |
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Kankakee County was established February 11, 1853 and has grown at a steady pace ever since. The County contains 677 square miles, and is the 18th largest county out of 102 counties within the State of Illinois. Shown in the table below are various demographics for Kankakee County from the 1990 and 2000 Census.
Kankakee County Demographics:
Category |
2000 Census |
1990 Census |
| Population |
103,833 |
96,255 |
| Sex - Male (%) |
50,748 (48.9%) |
46,564 (48.4%) |
| Sex - Female (%) |
53,085 (51.1%) |
49,691 (51.6%) |
| Race - White (%) |
82,954 (80%) |
80,194 (83.3%) |
| Race - Black or African American (%) |
16,065 (15.5%) |
14,399 (15%) |
| Race - American Indians (%) |
184 (0.2%) |
150 (0.2%) |
| Race - Asian or Pacific Islanders (%) |
1,448 (1.4%) |
644 (0.7%) |
| Race - Other Race (%) |
3,182 (3.1%) |
868 (0.9%) |
| Race - Whites of Hispanic Origin (%) |
4,959 (4.8%) |
1,946 (1.9%) |
| Race - Whites not of Hispanic Origin (%) |
80,829 (77.8%) |
79,208 (76.3%) |
| Age - Under 5 yrs. of age (%) |
7,270 (7%) |
7,251 (7.5%) |
| Age - 5-9 (%) |
8,101 (7.8%) |
7,910 (8.2%) |
| Age - 10-14 (%) |
7,975 (7.7%) |
7,520 (7.8%) |
| Age - 15-19 (%) |
10,182 (9.9%) |
7,342 (7.6%) |
| Age - 20-24 (%) |
6,818 (6.6%) |
6,411 (6.7%) |
| Age - 25-34 (%) |
13,421 (12.9%) |
14,899 (15.5%) |
| Age - 35-44 (%) |
15,846 (15.3%) |
13,550 (14.1%) |
| Age - 45-54 (%) |
13,750 (13.2%) |
9,851 (10.2%) |
| Age - 55-59 (%) |
5,065 (4.9%) |
4,082 (4.2%) |
| Age - 60-64 (%) |
4,024 (3.9%) |
4,235 (4.4%) |
| Age - 65-74 (%) |
6,996 (6.7%) |
7,834 (8.1%) |
| Age - 75-84 (%) |
5,036 (4.9%) |
4,085 (4.2%) |
| Age - 85 and up (%) |
1,552 (1.5%) |
1,285 (1.3%) |
| Median Age (years) |
35.2 |
32.9 |
| Average Family Size |
3.12 |
3.20 |
| Total Housing Units |
40,610 |
37,001 |
| Median Household Income |
$41,532 |
$36,901 |
| Per Capita Income |
$19,055 |
$12,142 |
| Persons whose income was below poverty level (%) |
11,445 (11%) |
12,312 (12.8%) |
| Educational Attainment - 25 Years and Over |
| Less than 9th grade |
6,920 (11.5%) |
4,940 (7.5%) |
| 9th-12th grade, no diploma |
9,289 (15.5%) |
8,359 (12.7%) |
| High School, graduate |
21,655 (36.2%) |
23,549 (35.8%) |
| Some college, no degree |
11,549 (19.3%) |
15,021 (22.8%) |
| Associate's degree |
3,416 (5.7%) |
4,125 (6.3%) |
| Bachelor's degree |
4,744 (7.9%) |
6,161 (9.4%) |
| Graduate or professional degree |
2,325 (3.9%) |
3,689 (5.6%) |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau |
| The chart on the right shows the age breakdown for Kankakee County according to the 2000 Census. |
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Most of Kankakee County's population lives within municipal boundaries. The 19 municipalities within the County now account for 71% of the County's population compared with 69% in 1990. The municipalities of Bourbonnais, Bradley, Kankakee and Manteno account for nearly 60% of the County's 2000 population. The history of the population for each municipality from 1970 through 2000 is shown in the table below.
Municipal Population:
Municipality |
2000 Population |
1990 Population |
1980 Population |
1970 Population |
Aroma Park |
821 |
690 |
673 |
896 |
Bonfield |
350 |
299 |
294 |
241 |
Bourbonnais |
15,256 |
13,934 |
13,280 |
5,909 |
Bradley |
12,784 |
10,792 |
11,015 |
9,881 |
Buckingham |
400 |
340 |
330 |
198 |
Cabery (K3) |
96 |
85 |
108 |
71 |
Chebanse (K3) |
459 |
425 |
461 |
429 |
Essex |
500 |
482 |
463 |
364 |
Grant Park |
1,358 |
1,024 |
1,038 |
914 |
Herscher |
1,523 |
1,278 |
1,214 |
988 |
Hopkins Park |
711 |
601 |
263 |
N/A |
Irwin |
60 |
50 |
112 |
87 |
Kankakee |
27,491 |
27,575 |
29,633 |
30,944 |
Manteno |
6,414 |
3,488 |
3,155 |
2,864 |
Momence |
3,171 |
2,968 |
3,297 |
2,836 |
Reddick |
208 |
208 |
203 |
214 |
St. Anne |
1,212 |
1,153 |
1,421 |
1,271 |
Sun River Terrace |
552 |
532 |
N/A |
N/A |
Union Hill |
66 |
37 |
82 |
85 |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau |
Of the 17 Townships in the County, two Townships, Bourbonnais and Kankakee account for nearly 60% of the County's total 2000 population with 61,090 people. Of the County's 17 Townships, 12 increased in population between 1990 and 2000. The table below depicts the population for each Township from 1970 through 2000.
Township Population:
Township |
2000 Population |
1990 Population |
1980 Population |
1970 Population |
Aroma |
5,835 |
5,565 |
6,107 |
5,847 |
Bourbonnais |
33,061 |
29,129 |
29,316 |
20,987 |
Essex |
1,294 |
994 |
995 |
802 |
Ganeer |
3,222 |
3,146 |
3,490 |
3,404 |
Kankakee |
28,029 |
28,502 |
31,081 |
33,819 |
Limestone |
4,659 |
4,358 |
4,627 |
4,092 |
Manteno |
7,846 |
5,059 |
4,951 |
8,159 |
Momence |
3,884 |
3,570 |
4,383 |
3,545 |
Norton |
1,067 |
1,129 |
1,239 |
1,130 |
Otto |
2,430 |
2,558 |
2,714 |
2,649 |
Pembroke |
2,784 |
3,320 |
4,693 |
4,351 |
Pilot |
2,065 |
1,917 |
1,868 |
1,665 |
Rockville |
786 |
614 |
612 |
696 |
Salina |
1,317 |
1,189 |
1,218 |
1,004 |
St. Anne |
2,108 |
2,196 |
2,547 |
2,408 |
Sumner |
879 |
799 |
815 |
772 |
Yellowhead |
2,567 |
2,210 |
2,270 |
1,920 |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau |
The links below allow you to view a four page demographic profile from the 2000 Census for the County, each municipality, township, and the State of Illinois. You will find data such as population, age, race, employment, housing, income, poverty, etc. By selecting the Census Maps link you will be able to view the 2000 Census Tract & Block Maps for Kankakee County. Detailed Censu data is available at the Census Bureau's website at http://www.census.gov. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to view these files. Get Adobe Acrobat Here.
The Planning Staff researched each community within Kankakee County, and generated a profile for each community as well as the County. The profiles were incorporated into the Community Profiles guide, which can be viewed below, and includes information such as municipal data, ordinances, services, transportation, statistics, population history, and utility information.
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| Kankakee County Profile |
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