Economy & Jobs — Kankakee, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $47,514 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$51,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,194 |
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| Poverty Rate | 25.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 10,770 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 26.4% |
| Manufacturing | 13.0% |
| Retail | 12.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 79 |
| Fast Food | 78 |
| Physician Offices | 69 |
| Insurance Agencies | 45 |
| Gas Stations | 44 |
| Auto Repair | 36 |
| Bars | 35 |
| Dental Offices | 34 |
| Commercial Banks | 33 |
| Real Estate Offices | 31 |
| General Merchandise | 26 |
| Law Offices | 22 |
| Grocery Stores | 20 |
| Child Day Care | 18 |
| Coffee Shops | 18 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
