Kankakee, Indiana
Kankakee: Township in LaPorte County, Indiana
About
Kankakee is a township located in the county of LaPorte in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 988 and a population density of 32 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 982 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Kankakee
| Population : | 982 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | LaPorte County |
| Area : | 30.69 km2 |
| Altitude : | 761 feet / 232 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:21:59 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 32 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.61% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Kankakee is located at 41°30'30"N 86°32'22"W (41.5083800, -86.5394600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Kankakee decreased by 0.61% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 988 | - | census |
| 2011 | 984 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 984 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 982 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 984 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 983 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 982 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 983 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 980 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 983 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 982 | -0.1% | estimation process |
Schools in Kankakee
College & universities near Kankakee, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150048 | Ancilla College | Donaldson (IN) | 46513-0001 |
Stations (19)
Amtrak & bus stations near Kankakee, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOB | South Bend station | 2702 West Washington Avenue | RAIL |
| NBM | New Buffalo, Michigan | 517 South Whittaker Street | RAIL |
| NBU | New Buffalo | 226 North Whittaker Street | RAIL |
| MCI | Michigan City | 100 Washington St. | RAIL |
| NLS | Niles station | 598 Dey St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Kankakee
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Walkerton Post Office | Walkerton (IN) | 46574 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Kankakee , Illinois city in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States with a population of 25,668 people.
Other cities in LaPorte County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in LaPorte County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan City | 31,015 | City in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States |
| LaPorte | 22,053 | Human settlement in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Westville | 5,854 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Trail Creek | 1,985 | City in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Kingsford Heights | 1,379 | Town of the United States |
| Long Beach | 1,139 | Town in Michigan Township, LaPorte County, Indiana, United States |
| Davis | 1,007 | Township in Starke County, Indiana |
| Wanatah | 999 | Human settlement in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Hanna | 955 | Census-designated place in LaPorte County, Indiana |
| Hamlet | 754 | City in Indiana, USA |
| La Crosse | 511 | Town in Indiana |
| Smith | 368 | Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States |
| Michiana Shores | 296 | Human settlement in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Kingsbury | 239 | Human settlement in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Pottawattamie Park | 221 | Human settlement in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America |
