Categories in Kankakee, Illinois
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kankakee, Illinois
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 602 | 29 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 226 | 30 years |
| Restaurants | 172 | 30 years |
| Lawyers legal | 146 | 32 years |
| Religion | 139 | 43 years |
| Construction of buildings | 128 | 34 years |
| Car repair | 126 | 31 years |
| Real estate | 114 | 32 years |
| Corporate management | 108 | 30 years |
| Shopping | 94 | 31 years |
| Public administration | 92 | 52 years |
| Finance other | 84 | 47 years |
| Social work | 82 | 36 years |
| Financial services | 77 | 40 years |
| Automotive | 68 | 36 years |
| Shopping other | 66 | 33 years |
| Other construction | 66 | 37 years |
Kankakee, Illinois Facts
| Area | 15.4 mi² |
| Population | 26,219 |
| Male Population | 12,817 (48.9%) |
| Female Population | 13,402 (51.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +26.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +2.6% |
| Median Age | 32.7 years (Male: 31.4, Female: 34) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $74,538 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 708, 815 |
| Neighborhoods | Downtown, Kankakee, Village Square Shopping Center, 161808921, West Side |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 41.12003, -87.86115 |
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Kankakee, Illinois Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,813 | 23,827 | 25,557 | 28,759 | 26,219 | 25,994 | 24,388 |
| Population Density | 1,349.7 / mi² | 1,545.2 / mi² | 1,657.4 / mi² | 1,865.1 / mi² | 1,700.3 / mi² | 1,685.7 / mi² | 1,581.6 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridKankakee, Illinois Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 2.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee, Illinois | +26% | +10% | +2.6% |
| Illinois | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kankakee, Illinois Median Age
Median Age: 32.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee, Illinois | 32.7 yrs | 34 yrs | 31.4 yrs |
| Illinois | 36.6 yrs | 37.9 yrs | 35.3 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Kankakee, Illinois Population Density
Population Density: 1,700 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee, Illinois | 26,219 | 15.42 sq mi | 1,700 / mi² |
| Illinois | 13 million | 57,913.5 sq mi | 224 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kankakee, Illinois Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1850 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Kankakee, Illinois
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Kankakee, Illinois
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kankakee, Illinois
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Kankakee, Illinois Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $37,659 | $42,847 | $53,943 | $58,948 | $58,794 | $70,456 | $62,750 | $74,538 |
| Total GDP | $2B | $2.4B | $3B | $3.5B | $3.6B | $4.3B | $3.6B | $4.3B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Kankakee, Illinois CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee, Illinois | 430,152 tn | 16.41 tn | 27,895.8 tons/mi² |
| Illinois | 259,471,379 tn | 20 tn | 4,480.3 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Kankakee, Illinois CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 430,152 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 16.41 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 27,895.8 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4/13 | 6:35 PM | 3.2 | 75.6 km | 1,000 m | 1km NW of Summit, Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/04 | 6:10 AM | 4.2 | 94.9 km | 10,000 m | 10km NW of Ottawa, Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/85 | 10:06 PM | 3 | 81.9 km | 5,000 m | Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 1/2/12 | 4:21 PM | 4.5 | 68.1 km | — | Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 5/26/09 | 2:42 PM | 5.1 | 56.9 km | — | Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 8/20/04 | 8:10 PM | 4.4 | 97.9 km | — | Illinois | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Kankakee, Illinois
Kankakee ([ˌkæŋkəˈki]) is a city in and the county seat of Kankakee County, Illinois, United States. The city's name is probably derived from the Miami-Illinois word teeyaahkiki, meaning: "Open country/exposed land/land in open/land exposed to view,"..
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