Kankakee, Illinois
Kankakee: city in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States
About
Kankakee is a city located in the county of Kankakee in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 27,537 and a population density of 687 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 25,668 inhabitants.
The city was created 173 years ago in 1852.
Quick Facts about Kankakee
| Population | 25,668 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Kankakee County |
| Postal code | 60901 |
| Area | 40.11 km2 |
| Official name | Kankakee |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.1200,-87.8612 |
| Altitude | 656 feet / 200 meters |
| Capital city | Kankakee is capital of Kankakee County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1853 (173 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00, UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 04:45:38 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 640 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.28% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Kankakee is located at 41°7'12"N 87°51'40"W (41.1200300, -87.8611500).
Kankakee map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Kankakee decreased by 7.28% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27,537 | - | census |
| 2011 | 27,512 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 27,331 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 27,091 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 26,816 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 26,565 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 26,326 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 26,135 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 26,009 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 25,962 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 25,668 | -1.15% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Kankakee
1Bird Park Fields
375 N Wall St, Kankakee, IL 60901, United States View details
Phone: +18159391311 | Website available
2Cobb Park
1002 Cobb Blvd, Kankakee, IL 60901, United States View details
Phone: +18159391311 | Website available
3Willowhaven Park & Nature Center
1451 N 4000 E Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901, United States View details
Phone: +18159339905 | Website available
4Jeffers Park
221 W Water St, Kankakee, IL 60901, United States View details
Phone: +18159391311 | Website available
5Kankakee County Museum
801 S 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901, United States View details
Phone: +18159325279 | Website available
Where to Eat in Kankakee
1Dunkin'
2925 Riverstone Pkwy, Kankakee, IL 60901, United States View details
Phone: +17733269718 | Website available
2Burger King
439 S Schuyler Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901, United States View details
Phone: +18159332861 | Website available
3Monical's Pizza
1155 W Court St, Kankakee, IL 60901, United States View details
Phone: +18159288043 | Website available
4Dunkin'
174 W Court St, Kankakee, IL 60901, United States View details
Phone: +18158029969 | Website available
5Little Caesars Pizza
1650 W Court St, Kankakee, IL 60901, United States View details
Phone: +18159291966 | Website available
People born in Kankakee (53)
People born in Kankakee, including actress Merna Kennedy, politician Adam Kinzinger, actor and singer Fred MacMurray, .
More notable people
- Randy Spears (American movie actor) he was born in 18/06/1961
- Harold Gray (American cartoonist) he was born in 20/01/1894
- Kristin Dattilo (American television actress) she was born in 30/11/1970
- Vince Snowbarger (American politician) he was born in 16/09/1949
- John Bevins Moisant (American aviator) he was born in 25/04/1868
- Jack Sikma (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 14/11/1955
- Joie Ray (American middle and long distance runner) he was born in 13/04/1894
- Vernon Hughes (American physicist) he was born in 28/05/1921
- Bruce Vaughan (professional golfer) he was born in 10/09/1956
- Bryan Dattilo (American actor) he was born in 29/07/1971
- Casey Crosby (American baseball player) he was born in 17/09/1988
- Mike Russow (American martial artist) he was born in 09/11/1976
- Ralph Hulett (background artist) he was born in 01/08/1915
- Robert Stallman (American writer (1930-1980)) he was born in 06/01/1930
- Tom Prince (American baseball player) he was born in 13/08/1964
- Tyjuan Hagler (American football player) he was born in 03/12/1981
- David Bruce (actor) he was born in 06/01/1914
- Gregory Kunde (American baritenor) he was born in 24/02/1954
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Kankakee, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146348 | Kankakee Community College | Kankakee (IL) | 60901 |
| 147828 | Olivet Nazarene University | Bourbonnais (IL) | 60914-2271 |
| 143376 | Paul Mitchell the School-Bradley | Bourbonnais (IL) | 60914 |
| 145336 | Governors State University | University Park (IL) | 60484 |
| 488396 | Phipps Academy of Barbering | Richton Park (IL) | 60471-1404 |
Nearby Transit Stations (24)
Rail and bus stations connected to Kankakee, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KKI | Kankakee | 199 South East Ave. | RAIL |
| GLM | Gilman | US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St. | RAIL |
| DWT | Dwight station | 119 West Main St. | RAIL |
| JOL | Joliet Transportation Center | 50 East Jefferson Street | RAIL |
| DYE | Dyer station | 913 Sheffield Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Kankakee.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Kankak Post Office | Kankakee (IL) | 60901 |
| Bradley Post Office | Bradley (IL) | 60915 |
| Bourbonna Post Office | Bourbonnais (IL) | 60914 |
| Aroma Park Post Office | Aroma Park (IL) | 60910 |
| Cheban Post Office | Chebanse (IL) | 60922 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Kankakee, Indiana township in LaPorte County, Indiana with a population of 982 people.
Other cities in Kankakee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kankakee County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bourbonnais | 19,378 | Human settlement in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Bradley | 15,132 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Manteno | 8,892 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Momence | 3,049 | City in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States |
| Otto | 2,445 | Township in Kankakee County, Illinois |
| Herscher | 1,483 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Grant Park | 1,231 | Village in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States |
| Saint Anne | 1,174 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Lake | 930 | Township of Illinois |
| Chebanse | 908 | Village in United States of America |
| Aroma Park | 678 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Hopkins Park | 608 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Essex | 548 | Village in Kankakee County, Illinois |
| Sun River Terrace | 488 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Bonfield | 352 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Buckingham | 280 | Town in Illinois, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Kankakee distances to largest Illinois cities