Kankakee Times

Of the 108,104 citizens living in Kankakee County in 2021, 95.7% said they were only one race, while 4.3% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Kankakee County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 77.2% or 83,434 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 14.6% and totaled 15,733 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Kankakee County is 1.5% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.8%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Kankakee County.

	Estimated Total
White	83,434
African American	15,733
Multiracial	4,691
Some Other Race	2,987
Asian	902
American Indian or Alaska Native	353
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	4

Source: US Census Bureau