Kane County, IL

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2021 Population

518,648

2.47% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

0.796% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

8.44%

0.338% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$88,935

6.67% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$255,900

4.24% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

266,143

1.61% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Kane County, IL had a population of 519k people with a median age of 38 and a median household income of $88,935. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Kane County, IL declined from 531,756 to 518,648, a −2.47% decrease and its median household income grew from $83,374 to $88,935, a 6.67% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kane County, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (56.3%), White (Hispanic) (12.5%), Other (Hispanic) (12.2%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.57%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.13%).

None of the households in Kane County, 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.

91.1% of the residents in Kane County, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kane County, IL are Aurora University (2,259 degrees awarded in 2021), Elgin Community College (2,154 degrees), and Waubonsee Community College (1,602 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Kane County, IL was $255,900, and the homeownership rate was 75.1%.

Most people in Kane County, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Kane County, IL was 2 cars per household.

Kane County, IL borders Cook County, IL, DeKalb County, IL, DuPage County, IL, Kendall County, IL, and McHenry County, IL.

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Population & Diversity

Kane County, IL is home to a population of 519k people, from which 91.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 17.1% of Kane County, IL residents were born outside of the country (88.6k people).

In 2021, there were 4.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (292k people) in Kane County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 65k White (Hispanic) and 63.3k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

91.1%

2021 Citizenship

90.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.1% of Kane County, IL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Kane County, IL was 90.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kane County, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
292k ± 658
White (Hispanic)
65k ± 3.32k
Other (Hispanic)
63.3k ± 3.53k

32.2%

Hispanic Population

167k people

32.2% of the people in Kane County, IL are hispanic (167k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
630,004 ± 19,002 people
India
162,094 ± 9,822 people
Poland
126,931 ± 8,704 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 630,004 Illinois residents, followed by India with 162,094 and Poland with 126,931.

Foreign-Born Population

17.1%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

88.6k people

17.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

91.9k people

As of 2021, 17.1% of Kane County, IL residents (88.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kane County, IL was 17.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
6,108 ± 568
Gulf War (2001-)
3,633 ± 515
Gulf War (1990s)
2,880 ± 499

Kane County, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.68 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kane County, IL employs 266k people. The largest industries in Kane County, IL are Manufacturing (42,168 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (28,660 people), and Retail Trade (28,655 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($97,444), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($91,433), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($80,532).

Males in Illinois have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,278. The income inequality in Illinois (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

266k

2021 Value

± 4,480

−1.61%

1 Year decline

± 2.42%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kane County, IL declined at a rate of −1.61%, from 271k employees to 266k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kane County, IL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (31,918 people), Sales & Related Occupations (29,452 people), and Management Occupations (28,456 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kane County, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

266k

2021 Value

± 4,480

−1.61%

1 Year decline

± 2.42%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kane County, IL declined at a rate of −1.61%, from 271k employees to 266k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kane County, IL, are Manufacturing (42,168 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (28,660 people), and Retail Trade (28,655 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kane County, IL, though some of these residents may live in Kane County, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,077

Median earning men ± $895

$35,340

Median earning women ± $1,067

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($89,797), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($86,144), and Public Administration ($84,197).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($62,677), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,611), and Wholesale Trade ($49,656).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

4,818
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
3,599
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
3,522
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$7.48M
Manufacturing
$3.07M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.76M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois product (by dollars) was Electronics with $134B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($110B) and Mixed freight ($86.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Illinois products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Illinois.

$1T

2020 Value in Illinois

$1.94T

Projected 2050 Value in Illinois

93.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $1T. This is expected to increase 93.1% to $1.94T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Illinois trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Most Common Trade Partners

Indiana
$79.7B
Wisconsin
$55.8B
Michigan
$41.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $79.7B, followed by Wisconsin with $55.8B and Michigan and $41.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Illinois shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kane County, IL went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

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

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (56.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.7%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.24%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kane County, IL went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kane County, IL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

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 2021, universities in Kane County, IL awarded 6,394 degrees. The student population of Kane County, IL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 18,398 male students and 28,178 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kane County, IL are White (3,373 and 53.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,891 and 29.8%), Black or African American (377 and 5.94%), and Asian (295 and 4.65%).

The largest universities in Kane County, IL by number of degrees awarded are Aurora University (2,259 and 35.3%), Elgin Community College (2,154 and 33.7%), and Waubonsee Community College (1,602 and 25.1%).

The most popular majors in Kane County, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,396 and 21.8%), Social Work (717 and 11.2%), and Biological & Physical Sciences (444 and 6.94%).

The median tuition cost in Kane County, IL for private four year colleges is $27,620.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Kane County, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 30.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 46,576 (39.5% men and 60.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 46,576 students enrolled in Kane County, IL, 39.5% men and 60.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 20,774 records, of which 58.1% were women and 41.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Biological & Physical Sciences
444 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
204 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,102 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Kane County, IL was Biological & Physical Sciences with 444 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Aurora University
2,259 degrees awarded
Elgin Community College
2,154 degrees awarded
Waubonsee Community College
1,602 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Aurora University with 2,259 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,477 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kane County, IL, which is 0.632 times less than the 3,917 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,373 degrees mean that there were 1.78 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,891 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($27,620) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($695) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,550) 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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Measure

In 2021, 0.977% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.61M), Some college (2.19M), and Bachelors Degree (2.07M).

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, IL was $255,900 in 2021, which is 1.04 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $245,500 to $255,900, a 4.24% increase. The homeownership rate in Kane County, IL is 75.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Kane County, IL have an average commute time of 28.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kane County, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Kane County, IL is $88,935. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Kane County, IL was Census Tract 8521.01 with a value of $175,018, followed by Census Tract 8528.07 and Census Tract 8526.06, with respective values of $162,898 and $140,324.

In 2022, 16.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Kane County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.55%.

Housing

Property

$255,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,398

$136,135

Median Property Taxes

±$2,247

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, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

75.1%

Homeownership

2021

62.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75.1% of the housing units in Kane County, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.6%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 8521.01
Census Tract 8528.07
Census Tract 8526.06

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kane County, IL was Census Tract 8521.01 with a value of $175,018, followed by Census Tract 8528.07 and Census Tract 8526.06, with respective values of $162,898 and $140,324.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Kane County, 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.

$88,935

Median Household Income

± $1,759

181k

Number of Households

± 3,632

In 2021, the median household income of the 181k households in Kane County, IL grew to $88,935 from the previous year's value of $83,374.

The following chart displays the households in Kane County, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kane County, IL is from Illinois.

0.478

2021 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.479

2020 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2021, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0522% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74.6%)
Worked At Home (11%)
Carpooled (9.31%)

In 2021, 74.6% of workers in Kane County, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11%) and those who carpooled to work (9.31%).

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

28.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kane County, IL have a longer commute time (28.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.09% of the workforce in Kane County, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kane County, 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, 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, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 16.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Kane County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.55%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

8.44% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kane County, IL (43.2k out of 512k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kane County, IL is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 8.9% of the children was living in poverty in Kane County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 8.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 166 in Kane County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 49.3 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

92.1% of the population of Kane County, IL has health coverage, with 56.9% on employee plans, 14.1% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 9.59% on non-group plans, and 0.634% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Illinois was $8,262 in 2014. This is a 4.44% increase from the previous year ($7,911).

Primary care physicians in Kane County, IL see 2453 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.574% increase from the previous year (2439 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1471 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 337 patients per year.

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

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,453 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kane County, IL

Primary care physicians in Kane County, IL see an average of 2,453 patients per year. This represents a 0.574% increase from the previous year (2,439 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.8% under 18 years, 19.5% between 18 and 34 years, 40.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.6% 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

7.87%

Uninsured

56.9%

Employer Coverage

14.1%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

9.59%

Non-Group

0.634%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kane County, IL declined by 3.92% from 8.19% to 7.87%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 34.8 in Kane County, IL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Kane County, IL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.7% in Kane County, IL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Kane County, IL.

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