Kankakee County GIS Maps
Kankakee County, Illinois, has 107,502 residents and covers 676.5 square miles. The population declined 5.2% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Kankakee County is 17091.
Kankakee is the county's largest population center. Kankakee County also includes 16 zip codes, 9 public school districts and 35 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Kankakee County Trends
- Population
- 107,502▾
- Median Home Value
- $185,700▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 12,215▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Kankakee County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Kankakee County Population
Kankakee County had 107,502 residents in 2020. That was 5.2% lower than in 2010. Kankakee County added 3,669 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 159 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Kankakee, Bourbonnais and Manteno.
Population Trend in Kankakee County IL
Kankakee County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Kankakee County Zip Codes
Kankakee County has 16 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Kankakee (60901), Bourbonnais (60914) and Manteno (60950). Kankakee is the largest zip by population, with about 33,628 residents or 31% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 69% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Kankakee County IL
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60901 | Kankakee | 33,628 | ▾ -9.5% |
| 60914 | Bourbonnais | 28,894 | ▾ -0.7% |
| 60950 | Manteno | 11,996 | ▾ -1.4% |
| 60915 | Bradley | 10,128 | ▾ -6% |
| 60954 | Momence | 5,825 | ▾ -4.6% |
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Kankakee County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Kankakee County Demographics
Kankakee County has a median age of 39, which is close to the Illinois average. About 23% of residents are under 18, while 17.5% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 30.4% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 20.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 37.2%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Kankakee County IL
Median Age
39
Under 18
23%
Age 65+
17.5%
Bachelor's+
20.4%
Kankakee County School Districts
Kankakee County is served by 9 public school districts with 12,215 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Kankakee 111, Manteno Community Unit 5 and Herscher Community Unit 2. Those three districts account for about 66% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Kankakee County IL
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee School District 111 | 4,602 | 37.7% | ▾ -1.1% |
| Manteno Community Unit School District 5 | 1,801 | 14.7% | ▾ -2.9% |
| Herscher Community Unit School District 2 | 1,686 | 13.8% | ▴ 0.5% |
| Reed Custer Community Unit School District 255U | 1,393 | 11.4% | ▴ 1.3% |
| Momence Community Unit School District 1 | 970 | 7.9% | ▾ -5.2% |
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Kankakee County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Kankakee County Housing & Real Estate
Kankakee County has a median home value of $185,700 and a median gross rent of $1,075. About 69% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Illinois median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $240,000 and homes spent about 46 days on the market.
Kankakee County Housing Mix
Kankakee County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Kankakee County Housing Trends
Kankakee County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Kankakee County, IL
Kankakee County has 4,476 business listings across 658 categories. The largest categories in Kankakee County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (130, 2.9%), Parks & Recreation (74, 1.7%), and Medical Offices (68, 1.5%). The full Kankakee County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Kankakee County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Kankakee County, IL
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 130 | 2.9% |
| Parks & Recreation | 74 | 1.7% |
| Medical Offices | 68 | 1.5% |
| Real Estate Agents | 66 | 1.5% |
| Auto Repair | 59 | 1.3% |
| Insurance Agencies | 55 | 1.2% |
| Fast Food | 50 | 1.1% |
| ATMs | 50 | 1.1% |
| Bars & Nightlife | 49 | 1.1% |
| Beauty Salons | 49 | 1.1% |
Kankakee County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Citadel of Kankakee | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Kankakee |
| Rancho Pyle | Accommodation | Bourbonnais |
| Hansen & OConnor Accounting | Accountant | Bourbonnais |
| Rice Road Lake | Active Life | Essex |
| Dr. Kenneth Pangle - Chiropractic Physician | Acupuncture | Bourbonnais |
| Delta Force Solutions LLC | Advertising Agency | St Anne |
| Kankakee Grain Inspection | Agricultural Service | Essex |
| Farmers Elevator Co | Agriculture | Grant Park |
| Flanders Corporation | Aircraft Manufacturer | Momence |
| Ultralight Place | Aircraft Repair | Kankakee |
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Kankakee County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Kankakee County Basemaps
Kankakee County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
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- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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