Kane County (West) PUMA, IL

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2023 Population

132,607

0.665% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

42.8

1.18% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

4.57%

0.454% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$127,879

0.0633% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$372,900

4.89% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

64,315

1.3% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Kane County (West) PUMA, IL had a population of 133k people with a median age of 42.8 and a median household income of $127,879. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Kane County (West) PUMA, IL grew from 131,731 to 132,607, a 0.665% increase and its median household income declined from $127,960 to $127,879, a −0.0633% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.02%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.41%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.39%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.17%).

11.9% of the households in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.1% of the residents in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL are Waubonsee Community College (1,564 degrees awarded in 2022) and Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Elgin (78 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL was $372,900, and the homeownership rate was 90.7%.

Most people in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL was 2 cars per household.

Kane County (West) PUMA, IL borders McHenry County (North, West & Central) PUMA, IL, DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL, Kane County (Northeast)--Dundee & Elgin (North & Central) Townships PUMA, IL, Kane County (East)--St. Charles, Batavia (East) & Geneva (East) Townships PUMA, IL, Kane County (Southeast)--Aurora Township PUMA, IL, Kendall County PUMA, IL, and McHenry County (Southeast)--Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL.

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Population & Diversity

Kane County (West) PUMA, IL is home to a population of 133k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 8.48% of Kane County (West) PUMA, IL residents were born outside of the country (11.2k people).

In 2023, there were 15.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (105k people) in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.65k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.53k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL are Spanish (7,097 households), Polish (1,140 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (1,113 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

65,465

Women

49.8%

65,954

Men

50.2%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 131,419 inhabitants, with 50.2% men, and 49.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.1%

2023 Citizenship

98%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.1% of Kane County (West) PUMA, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
105k ± 2.06k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.65k ± 829
Two+ (Hispanic)
4.53k ± 1.06k

9.49%

Hispanic Population

12.6k people

9.49% of the people in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL are hispanic (12.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,484 ± 1,212 people
Philippines
1,411 ± 917 people
India
1,298 ± 880 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kane County (West) PUMA, IL was Mexico, the natal country of 2,484 Kane County (West) PUMA, IL residents, followed by Philippines with 1,411 and India with 1,298.

Foreign-Born Population

8.48%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

11.2k people

7.25%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

9.55k people

As of 2023, 8.48% of Kane County (West) PUMA, IL residents (11.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL was 7.25%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,097 households (5.66%)
Polish
1,140 households (0.909%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
1,113 households (0.888%)

11.9% of the households in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL was Spanish. 5.66% of the households in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,942 ± 387
Gulf War (2001-)
871 ± 194
Gulf War (1990s)
813 ± 215

Kane County (West) PUMA, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.23 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kane County (West) PUMA, IL employs 64.3k people. The largest industries in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL are Construction (5,638 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,462 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,305 people), and the highest paying industries are Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($532,921), Business support services ($278,987), and Periodical, book, & directory publishers ($222,945).

Males in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $83,085. The income inequality in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.477, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

27,714

Women

45.9%

32,728

Men

54.1%

The workforce of Kane County (West) PUMA, IL in 2020 was 60,442 people, with 45.9% woman, and 54.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL.

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Occupations

64.3k

2022 Value

1.3%

1 Year growth

± 1.3%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL grew at a rate of 1.3%, from 63.5k employees to 64.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,373 people), Other managers (2,259 people), and Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing (1,966 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kane County (West) PUMA, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

64.3k

2022 Value

1.3%

1 Year growth

± 1.3%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL grew at a rate of 1.3%, from 63.5k employees to 64.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL, are Construction (5,638 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,462 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,305 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kane County (West) PUMA, IL, though some of these residents may live in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$87,337

Median earning men ± $4,587

$55,644

Median earning women ± $4,504

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($124,524), Public Administration ($109,006), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($108,522).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($90,268), Information ($83,245), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,454).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.47%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Kane County (West) PUMA, IL. Showing the available data for Illinois.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (54.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.5%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.43%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL awarded 1,642 degrees. The student population of Kane County (West) PUMA, IL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3,303 male students and 4,316 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL are White (870 and 53.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (575 and 35.3%), Black or African American (84 and 5.16%), and Asian (51 and 3.13%).

The largest universities in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL by number of degrees awarded are Waubonsee Community College (1,564 and 95.2%) and Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Elgin (78 and 4.75%).

The most popular majors in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (454 and 27.6%), Biological & Physical Sciences (264 and 16.1%), and Automobile Mechanics Technology (147 and 8.95%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 7,619 students enrolled in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL, 43.4% men and 56.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,293 records, of which 51.4% were women and 48.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
454 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
264 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
74 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 454 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Waubonsee Community College
1,564 degrees awarded
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Elgin
78 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Waubonsee Community College with 1,564 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 700 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL, which is 0.743 times less than the 942 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 870 degrees mean that there were 1.51 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 575 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($10,434) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($192) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.465% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.458% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Kane County (West) PUMA, IL in 2022 were Bachelors Degree (29.1k), Some college (21.7k), and High School or Equivalent (21k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL was $372,900 in 2023, which is 1.23 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $355,500 to $372,900, a 4.89% increase. The homeownership rate in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL is 90.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL have an average commute time of 32.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL is $127,879. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL was Cook County (Northeast)--Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $156,922, followed by Lake County (Southeast)--Vernon, Moraine & West Deerfield Townships PUMA, IL and Lake County (Southwest)--Ela, Fremont, Wauconda & Cuba Townships PUMA, IL, with respective values of $154,672 and $135,164.

Housing

Property

$372,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,260

$44,058

Median Property Taxes

±$1,653

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kane County (West) PUMA, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

90.7%

Homeownership

2023

59.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 90.7% of the housing units in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 90.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL was Cook County (Northeast)--Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $156,922, followed by Lake County (Southeast)--Vernon, Moraine & West Deerfield Townships PUMA, IL and Lake County (Southwest)--Ela, Fremont, Wauconda & Cuba Townships PUMA, IL, with respective values of $154,672 and $135,164.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$127,879

Median Household Income

± $4,778

48.6k

Number of Households

± 2,032

In 2023, the median household income of the 48.6k households in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL declined from $127,879 from the previous year's value of $127,960.

The following chart displays the households in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.477

2022 Wage GINI in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL

0.475

2021 Wage GINI in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL

In 2022, the income inequality in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL was 0.477 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.382% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kane County (West) PUMA, IL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (70%)
Worked At Home (22.2%)
Carpooled (4.23%)

In 2023, 70% of workers in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (22.2%) and those who carpooled to work (4.23%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

32.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL have a longer commute time (32.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.65% of the workforce in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

4.57% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL (6.06k out of 132k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97.3% of the population of Kane County (West) PUMA, IL has health coverage, with 66.3% on employee plans, 5.3% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 9.4% on non-group plans, and 0.647% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1232 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0812% increase from the previous year (1231 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1213 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 344 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,232 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Illinois

Primary care physicians in Illinois see an average of 1,232 patients per year. This represents a 0.0812% increase from the previous year (1,231 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Illinois in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 14.8% between 18 and 34 years, 41.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.74%

Uninsured

66.3%

Employer Coverage

5.3%

Medicaid

15.6%

Medicare

9.4%

Non-Group

0.647%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL grew by 1.62% from 2.69% to 2.74%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.