Demographics in Kankakee, IL
Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data
Where is Kankakee?
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Population
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
24,384
Male
12,221
50.1%
Female
12,163
49.9%
Median Age
36.4
Age Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Race & Ethnicity
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)White43.9%
Black40.3%
Hispanic24.0%
Asian0.8%
Two or More8.9%
Other5.5%
Education & Household
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher
8.3%
High School or Higher
33.5%
Foreign Born
13.1%
Veterans
4.3%
Married
27.5%
Avg Household Size
2.5
Marital Status by Age
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Kankakee, IL has a population of 24,384 with a median age of 36.4. The racial makeup is 43.9% White, 24.0% Hispanic, 40.3% Black, 0.8% Asian. About 8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 13.1%.