Kankakee County, IL — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$68,325
Per Capita Income
$35,005
Poverty Rate
12.6%
SNAP Recipients
16.6%
Gini Index
0.440
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K15.7%
$25K–$50K20.1%
$50K–$75K17.6%
$75K–$100K12.7%
$100K–$150K17.3%
$150K–$200K9.4%
$200K+7.2%
The median household income in Kankakee County, IL is $68,325 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $35,005. 12.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 16.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.440 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).