Kankakee township, Illinois
Kankakee township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Kankakee township is a geographic entity located in Kankakee County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 23,835. The land area covers 17.95 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 23,835 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 36.2 yrs | ±1.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 9,238 | ±363 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 11,181 | ±300 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 9,238 | ±363 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,943 | ±254 |
| Median Home Value | $116,600 | ±$8,960 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,031 | ±$77 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $50,768 | ±$5,081 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,880 | ±$2,157 |
| Poverty Rate | 22.4% | ±2.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 5,241 | ±686 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% | ±2.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 10,184 | ±517 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.1% | ±3.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF KANKAKEE
GUS Population: 23,974 (2024)
ID: 163024
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
187 S SCHUYLER AVE, STE 410, KANKAKEE IL 60901-3821
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GUS Population: 106,410 (2024)
ID: 162142
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN COUNTY BOARD
189 E COURT ST, KANKAKEE IL 60901-3841
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Kankakee | KG-12 | Kankakee, IL | |
| Regular School Kankakee | KG-03 | Kankakee, IL | |
| Alternative School Kankakee | 06-12 | Kankakee, IL | |
| Regular School Kankakee | 02-06 | Kankakee, IL | |
| Regular School Kankakee | 09-12 | Kankakee, IL | |
| Regular School Kankakee | 07-08 | Kankakee, IL | |
| Regular School Kankakee | 03-06 | Kankakee, IL | |
| Regular School Kankakee | 05-08 | Kankakee, IL | |
| Regular School Kankakee | PK-08 | Kankakee, IL | |
| Regular School Kankakee | PK-03 | Kankakee, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Kankakee Community College
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College | 0.7 mi away | 100 College Drive, Kankakee, IL, 60901 |
8158028100
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KANKAKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.9 mi away | 201 EAST MERCHANT STREET, KANKAKEE, IL, 60901 |
(815) 939-4564
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Olivet Nazarene University
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College | 3.5 mi away | One University Avenue, Bourbonnais, IL, 60914-2271 |
8159395011
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BRADLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 2.8 mi away | 296 NORTH FULTON AVENUE, BRADLEY, IL, 60915 |
(815) 932-6245
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Governors State University
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College | 24.8 mi away | 1 University Pky, University Park, IL, 60484 |
7085345000
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BOURBONNAIS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 250 WEST JOHN CASEY ROAD, BOURBONNAIS, IL, 60914 |
(815) 933-1727
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LIMESTONE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 2701 WEST TOWER ROAD, KANKAKEE, IL, 60901 |
(815) 939-1696
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MANTENO PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 10 SOUTH WALNUT STREET, MANTENO, IL, 60950 |
(815) 468-3323
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CENTRAL CITIZENS' LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 1134 EAST 3100 NORTH ROAD, CLIFTON, IL, 60927 |
(815) 694-2800
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EDWARD CHIPMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 126 NORTH LOCUST STREET, MOMENCE, IL, 60954 |
(815) 472-2581
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at KANKAKEE METRO WASTEWATER, IL US, located 2.4 miles from Kankakee township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.5° | 16.3° | 24.4° | 2.37" | 8.1" |
| February | 36.8° | 19.7° | 28.2° | 1.94" | 3.4" |
| March | 48.6° | 29.4° | 39.0° | 2.49" | 3.0" |
| April | 61.2° | 39.4° | 50.3° | 3.87" | 0.3" |
| May | 72.5° | 51.0° | 61.8° | 5.15" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.9° | 61.0° | 71.5° | 5.21" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.8° | 64.8° | 74.8° | 4.65" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.2° | 63.0° | 73.1° | 3.85" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.9° | 55.1° | 66.5° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.1° | 43.1° | 54.1° | 3.40" | 0.0" |
| November | 49.9° | 32.1° | 41.0° | 2.82" | 0.6" |
| December | 37.8° | 22.1° | 30.0° | 2.35" | 5.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee city | City | 0.5 mi | — |
| Aroma Park village | Village | 3.3 mi | — |
| Bradley village | Village | 4.0 mi | — |
| Sammons Point village | Village | 5.2 mi | — |
| Bourbonnais village | Village | 5.3 mi | — |
| Limestone village | Village | 5.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1709138947. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.