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Kankakee city, Illinois

Official LSAD Designation: Kankakee city • Census GEOID: 1738934 • Kankakee County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Kankakee city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $47,514 ±$3,599
Per Capita Income $25,563 ±$2,225
Poverty Rate 25.5% ±3.2%
Population Below Poverty Level 5,909 ±747
Unemployment Rate 7.6% ±2.9%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 9,746 ±550
Broadband Internet Rate 84.6% ±3.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).