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Kankakee County, IL market data
How Kankakee County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 105,525
- −1.7% since 2020
- Households
- 40,996
- Median household income
- $71,281
- +21.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $192,600
- Jobs located here
- 41,664
- Highest market score
- 65
- Chiropractors, #319 of 1,490 scored counties
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What this means
Kankakee County has an estimated 105,525 people and 40,996 households. Population estimates put the population change in Kankakee County from 2020 to 2025 at −1.7%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Kankakee County is $71,281, 12% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 21.0%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Kankakee County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 111, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (69).
Of the business types scored in Kankakee County, chiropractors (65), optometrists and eye clinics (63) and gyms (63) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For chiropractors, that ranks #319 of 1,490 scored counties.
Kankakee County is part of the Kankakee metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for chiropractors (41% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Kankakee County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Kankakee County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiropractors | 65 | #319 of 1,490 | 13 | 3.2 | $4.4M | 184 | 12 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 63 | #349 of 1,302 | 18 | 4.4 | $3.2M | 101 | 3 |
| Gyms | 63 | #415 of 1,792 | 21 | 5.1 | $1.7M | 131 | 10 |
| Convenience stores | 62 | #688 of 2,261 | 36 | 8.8 | $6.8M | 86 | 4 |
| Nail salons | 60 | #394 of 1,328 | 17 | 4.1 | $2.4M | 141 | 6 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 59 | #570 of 1,889 | 27 | 6.6 | $5.8M | 141 | 20 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 58 | #226 of 777 | 6 | 1.5 | $6M | 147 | 10 |
| Property management | 58 | #309 of 910 | 7 | 1.7 | Index only | 146 | 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 56 | #582 of 1,461 | 16 | 3.9 | $2.1M | 84 | 6 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 56 | #765 of 2,088 | 46 | 11.2 | $776K | 117 | 17 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 56 | #813 of 2,087 | 45 | 11.0 | $1.8M | 140 | 20 |
| Tire shops | 55 | #654 of 1,530 | 21 | 5.1 | $2.1M | 83 | 4 |
| Spas and skin care | 55 | #707 of 1,769 | 39 | 9.5 | $1M | 117 | 5 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 54 | #781 of 1,886 | 38 | 9.3 | $1.5M | 153 | 34 |
| Pet businesses | 54 | #906 of 2,200 | 43 | 10.5 | $793K | 90 | 19 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 54 | #946 of 2,210 | 68 | 16.6 | $1.2M | 133 | 20 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 53 | #1,064 of 2,402 | 80 | 19.5 | $3.1M | 90 | 24 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 52 | #610 of 1,334 | 19 | 4.6 | $1.9M | 93 | 7 |
| Child care and preschools | 52 | #768 of 1,611 | 18 | 4.4 | $919K | 92 | 16 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 51 | #409 of 887 | 6 | 1.5 | Index only | 243 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | 50 | #745 of 1,485 | 15 | 3.7 | $2.3M | 84 | 10 |
| Hair salons | 50 | #1,194 of 2,339 | 96 | 23.4 | $417K | 97 | 15 |
| Pet stores | 49 | #496 of 974 | 8 | 2.0 | $4.3M | 94 | 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 49 | #1,047 of 2,063 | 40 | 9.8 | $3.9M | 106 | 20 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 46 | #1,357 of 2,405 | 212 | 51.7 | $742K | 112 | 75 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 45 | #1,468 of 2,385 | 179 | 43.7 | $224K | 105 | 28 |
| Electricians | 44 | #730 of 1,160 | 12 | 2.9 | $9.1M | 76 | 19 |
| Grocery stores | 44 | #1,214 of 2,070 | 28 | 6.8 | $8.8M | 94 | 20 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 44 | #1,370 of 2,222 | 57 | 13.9 | $2.8M | 90 | 81 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 44 | #1,446 of 2,405 | 412 | 100.5 | $382K | 103 | 176 |
| Roofing and gutters | 42 | #770 of 1,177 | 17 | 4.1 | $6.4M | 76 | 6 |
| Car washes and detailing | 42 | #935 of 1,451 | 21 | 5.1 | $2.1M | 83 | 7 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 42 | #1,083 of 1,656 | 33 | 8.0 | $1.7M | 97 | 74 |
| Gas stations | 42 | #1,503 of 2,358 | 53 | 12.9 | $2.1M | 88 | 48 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 40 | #339 of 479 | 5 | 1.2 | $8.7M | 64 | 3 |
| Barbershops | 40 | #928 of 1,356 | 23 | 5.6 | $1.7M | 92 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | 40 | #979 of 1,422 | 25 | 6.1 | $2.3M | 95 | 22 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 39 | #1,250 of 1,707 | 33 | 8.0 | $3.3M | 70 | 27 |
| Pizza | 39 | #1,476 of 2,090 | 43 | 10.5 | $3.7M | 72 | 81 |
| Real estate | 39 | #1,661 of 2,229 | 97 | 23.7 | Index only | 135 | 49 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 38 | #1,063 of 1,493 | 21 | 5.1 | $2.4M | 81 | 39 |
| Home repair trades | 38 | #1,577 of 2,057 | 62 | 15.1 | $1.8M | 73 | 52 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 38 | #1,681 of 2,176 | 79 | 19.3 | Index only | 132 | 32 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 37 | #953 of 1,327 | 14 | 3.4 | $3.1M | 101 | 21 |
| Auto repair shops | 35 | #1,829 of 2,378 | 102 | 24.9 | $428K | 96 | 64 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 35 | #1,888 of 2,394 | 364 | 88.8 | $157K | 103 | 150 |
| House cleaning | 34 | #694 of 847 | 11 | 2.7 | $4.5M | 71 | 15 |
| Pest control | 33 | #576 of 699 | 6 | 1.5 | $8.3M | 81 | 6 |
| Auto repair and car care | 33 | #1,909 of 2,401 | 182 | 44.4 | $240K | 89 | 80 |
| Funeral homes | 32 | #1,183 of 1,472 | 20 | 4.9 | $294K | 43 | 7 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 31 | #1,529 of 1,771 | 38 | 9.3 | $1.3M | 78 | 60 |
| Laundromats | 30 | #611 of 785 | 9 | 2.2 | $8.9M | 71 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 22 | #2,034 of 2,272 | 71 | 17.3 | $943K | 75 | 41 |
| Home inspectors | 13 | #407 of 415 | 5 | 1.2 | Index only | 43 | 4 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.7 | $19.1M | 78 | 5 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.5 | $39.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
Household spending in Kankakee County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $43.7M | $1,066 | 111 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $110.8M | $2,702 | 104 |
| Food away from home | $157.3M | $3,837 | 94 |
| Groceries | $245.3M | $5,983 | 95 |
| Personal care products and services | $40M | $977 | 97 |
| Child care and other personal services | $16.5M | $403 | 69 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $35.7M | $871 | 89 |
| Medical and dental services | $57.2M | $1,396 | 108 |
| Pets | $34.1M | $832 | 92 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $79.9M | $1,948 | 95 |
| Vehicle insurance | $67M | $1,633 | 83 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $109.5M | $2,670 | 88 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $49.8M | $1,215 | 86 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $568.2M | $13,860 | 83 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Kankakee County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 105,525−1.7% since 2020
- Households
- 40,996
- Median age
- 39.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 70%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 677 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 158
- Median household income
- $71,281+21.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $94,302
- Median home value
- $192,600
- Jobs located here
- 41,664
- Daytime population
- 98,238Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Kankakee County, IL growing?
Population estimates put Kankakee County at 105,525 people in 2025, down 1.7% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 40,996 households. Median household income rose 21.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Kankakee County, IL spend?
Households in Kankakee County spend about $568.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $245.3M on groceries and $157.3M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Kankakee County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 111, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (69).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Kankakee County, IL?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Kankakee County are for chiropractors (65), optometrists and eye clinics (63) and gyms (63). Kankakee County ranks #319 of 1,490 scored counties for chiropractors.
How does Kankakee County, IL compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Kankakee County is $71,281 a year, 12% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $192,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Kankakee County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for chiropractors (41% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 54 of the 56 business types have a score in Kankakee County, each ranked against other counties.
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