Kane County, IL Demographics
What is the population of Kane County?
There are 662,506 residents in Kane County, with a median age of 39. Of this, 50.31% are males and 49.69% are females. US-born citizens make up 80.84% of the resident pool in Kane County, while non-US-born citizens account for 10.52%. Additionally, 8.64% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 583,922 people in Kane County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 662,506 | -0.3% |
| Male Population | 333,283 | -0.2% |
| Female Population | 329,223 | -0.5% |
Male Population 50.31%
Female Population 49.69%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39 | -2.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 535,586 | -0.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 69,711 | 1.9% |
| Not Citizen | 57,209 | -4.1% |
Citizen U.S. Born 80.84%
Citizen not U.S. Born 10.52%
Not Citizen 8.64%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 2,475 | 23.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 31,687 | -12.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 31,807 | 0.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 6,452 | -1.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 583,922 | 0.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.38%
Moved from Same County 4.83%
Moved from Same State 4.85%
Moved from Different State 0.98%
Same House as Last Year 88.97%
What are the employment statistics in Kane County?
White-collar workers make up 76.95% of the working population in Kane County, while blue-collar employees account for 23.05%. There are also 30,263 entrepreneurs in Kane County (8.72% of the workforce); 257,073 workers employed in private companies (74.11%); and 37,187 people working in governmental institutions (10.72%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 266,955 | 0.6% |
| Blue Collar | 79,945 | 0.9% |
White Collar 76.95%
Blue Collar 23.05%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 30,263 | 4.0% |
| Private Companies | 257,073 | 0.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 37,187 | 1.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 22,377 | -1.0% |
Self Employees 8.72%
Private Companies 74.11%
Governmental Workers 10.72%
Not for Profit Companies 6.45%
How many households are there in Kane County?
There are a total of 232,888 households in Kane County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 73.18% of these Kane County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 26.82%. Additionally, 37.12% of households have children and 62.88% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 232,888 | 0.6% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 170,423 | 0.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 62,465 | 1.0% |
Family Households 73.18%
Non-Family Households 26.82%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 86,444 | -0.5% |
| Households without Children | 146,444 | 1.2% |
Households with Children 37.12%
Households without Children 62.88%
What are the median and average incomes in Kane County?
The average annual household income in Kane County is $132,503, while the median household income sits at $107,104 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $116,608, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $133,230. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $71,019 and $66,569, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $132,503 | 8.1% |
| Median Household Income | $107,104 | 6.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | -0 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 599,416 | -0.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Kane County?
There are 241,429 housing units in Kane County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1991. Of the 232,888 occupied housing units in Kane County, 75.83% are owner-occupied, while 24.17% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 69.46% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $306,400. In general, housing costs reach $1,816 per month in Kane County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 241,429 | 0.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1991 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 25,854 | -3.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5,682 | 3.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 18,116 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 20,344 | 4.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 28,969 | -1.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 26,047 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 46,677 | -3.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 53,542 | -0.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 14,993 | 14.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,205 | 185.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 232,888 | 0.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 176,599 | 0.8% |
| Renter Occupied | $56,289 | 0.1% |
Owner Occupied 75.83%
Renter Occupied 24.17%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 122,657 | -1.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 53,942 | 5.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $306,400 | 11.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $307,800 | 16.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,816 | 8.3% |
With Mortgage 69.46%
Without Mortgage 30.54%
What is the level of education in Kane County?
Approximately 29.18% of the population in Kane County holds a high school degree (that's 150,061 residents), while 23.97% have attained a college certificate (123,262 locals) and 21.55% have a bachelor's degree (110,815 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 29,931 | -0.9% |
| Some High School | 150,061 | 0.7% |
| Some College | 123,262 | 0.6% |
| Associate Degree | 39,953 | 4.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 110,815 | 0.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 60,241 | 2.0% |
No High School 5.82%
Some High School 29.18%
Some College 23.97%
Associate Degree 7.77%
Bachelor's Degree 21.55%
Graduate Degree 11.71%
What is the marital status of Kane County residents?
A total of 169,117 people in Kane County have never been married (which represents 31.41% of the total population), while 286,998 of them are wedded (53.3%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 7,806 (1.45%) and 49,265 (9.15%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 169,117 | 1.9% |
| Married | 286,998 | -1.1% |
| Separated | 7,806 | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 25,248 | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 49,265 | 49,265.0% |
Never Married 31.41%
Married 53.3%
Separated 1.45%
Widowed 4.69%
Divorced 9.15%
What are the most common means of transportation in Kane County?
The top three means of transportation people in Kane County use to get to work are: car, railroad and walking. A total of 277,962 residents commute by car, 5,830 prefer going to work by railroad and 4,140 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 277,962 | -1.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,081 | 12.8% |
| Railroad | 5,830 | 3,498.8% |
| Ferryboat | 49 | 32.4% |
| Bicycle | 546 | -10.3% |
| Motorcycle | 216 | -10.4% |
| TaxiCab | 300 | -8.5% |
| Walk | 4,140 | 4.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Kane County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60102 | 32,227 | 11,833 | $127,140.00 | $144,737.00 |
| 60109 | 434 | 173 | $77,656.00 | $93,310.00 |
| 60110 | 39,383 | 11,791 | $85,785.00 | $101,242.00 |
| 60118 | 15,623 | 6,455 | $99,510.00 | $135,522.00 |
| 60119 | 10,872 | 4,103 | $120,139.00 | $155,100.00 |
| 60120 | 50,589 | 16,113 | $78,360.00 | $93,123.00 |
| 60123 | 49,537 | 17,693 | $82,358.00 | $96,128.00 |
| 60124 | 24,172 | 8,690 | $137,335.00 | $164,120.00 |
| 60134 | 30,938 | 11,129 | $143,697.00 | $178,878.00 |
| 60136 | 8,481 | 2,729 | $121,733.00 | $125,221.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.