Kane County, IL

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Kane County Overview

517,254
TOTAL POPULATION
259,491
MALE POPULATION
257,763
FEMALE POPULATION
100.67
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.33
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$44,523
PER CAPITA INCOME
$112,260
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$96,400
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
35.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
64.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,519
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
283,172
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Kane County Area Codes

Race in Kane County

The most populous races in Kane County are White / Caucasian (341,764 | 66.1%), Hispanic or Latino (168,609 | 32.6%), and Some other Race (65,105 | 12.6%).
Race in Kane County
Race# Population% Population
Asian20,2873.9%
Black / African American27,0035.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific5940.1%
Hispanic or Latino168,60932.6%
Native / Alaskan4,3570.8%
White / Caucasian341,76466.1%
Two or more Races58,14411.2%
Some other Race65,10512.6%
Total517,254100.0%

Ancestry in Kane County

The most populous ancestries reported in Kane County are Mexican (140,614 | 27.2%), German (94,474 | 18.3%), Irish (55,370 | 10.7%), Italian (38,469 | 7.4%), and Polish (35,309 | 6.8%), together accounting for 70.4% of all Kane County residents.
Ancestry in Kane County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African8070.2%
Alaska Native520.0%
Albanian6040.1%
Alsatian170.0%
American13,8242.7%
Apache470.0%
Arab1,6630.3%
Argentinean3030.1%
Armenian2470.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac3030.1%
Australian1040.0%
Austrian1,4270.3%
Bahamian190.0%
Bangladeshi760.0%
Barbadian290.0%
Belgian6400.1%
Belizean680.0%
Bhutanese1,0560.2%
Blackfeet1260.0%
Bolivian1120.0%
Brazilian780.0%
British1,4900.3%
British West Indian30.0%
Bulgarian1640.0%
Burmese1,9990.4%
Cajun460.0%
Cambodian360.0%
Canadian9030.2%
Cape Verdean380.0%
Celtic440.0%
Central American5,5741.1%
Central American Indian4270.1%
Cherokee4850.1%
Chickasaw100.0%
Chilean2790.1%
Chinese120.0%
Chippewa2170.0%
Choctaw620.0%
Colombian1,3640.3%
Costa Rican2380.1%
Cree40.0%
Creek210.0%
Croatian1,2750.3%
Cuban1,1300.2%
Cypriot70.0%
Czech4,4850.9%
Czechoslovakian5130.1%
Danish2,1610.4%
Delaware310.0%
Dominican3650.1%
Dutch5,6281.1%
Eastern European1,0530.2%
Ecuadorian6530.1%
Egyptian1190.0%
English33,2356.4%
Estonian440.0%
Ethiopian850.0%
European8,6341.7%
Fijian30.0%
Filipino540.0%
Finnish8160.2%
French8,8271.7%
French Canadian1,8030.4%
German94,47418.3%
Ghanaian200.0%
Greek3,3120.6%
Guamanian / Chamorro380.0%
Guatemalan1,6400.3%
Guyanese210.0%
Haitian2390.1%
Honduran2430.1%
Hungarian2,1300.4%
Icelander1320.0%
Indian (Asian)2,1090.4%
Indonesian2710.1%
Inupiat1280.0%
Iranian3790.1%
Iraqi1820.0%
Irish55,37010.7%
Iroquois770.0%
Israeli2280.0%
Italian38,4697.4%
Jamaican3510.1%
Japanese680.0%
Jordanian120.0%
Kenyan420.0%
Korean6,7281.3%
Laotian3410.1%
Latvian1030.0%
Lebanese2000.0%
Lithuanian2,1140.4%
Luxembourger1,0450.2%
Macedonian1700.0%
Malaysian1,9380.4%
Menominee160.0%
Mexican140,61427.2%
Mexican American Indian2,7830.5%
Mongolian320.0%
Moroccan400.0%
Native Hawaiian2180.0%
Navajo140.0%
Nicaraguan2070.0%
Nigerian5150.1%
Northern European1,2860.3%
Norwegian9,2431.8%
Osage30.0%
Ottawa370.0%
Pakistani6400.1%
Palestinian580.0%
Panamanian5060.1%
Pennsylvania German990.0%
Peruvian4620.1%
Polish35,3096.8%
Portuguese4120.1%
Potawatomi130.0%
Puerto Rican11,2622.2%
Romanian1,3850.3%
Russian2,7540.5%
Salvadoran2,7400.5%
Samoan1650.0%
Scandinavian1,3630.3%
Scotch-Irish2,4160.5%
Scottish6,1621.2%
Serbian6850.1%
Sioux920.0%
Slavic1860.0%
Slovak9170.2%
Slovene4660.1%
Somali100.0%
South American3,9200.8%
Spaniard1,0580.2%
Spanish9400.2%
Spanish American140.0%
Sri Lankan9940.2%
Subsaharan African1,5970.3%
Swedish13,3192.6%
Swiss1,4130.3%
Syrian6510.1%
Thai6,8251.3%
Tohono O'Odham290.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian430.0%
Tsimshian80.0%
Turkish2530.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander100.0%
Ugandan30.0%
Ukrainian2,0860.4%
Venezuelan6130.1%
Vietnamese150.0%
Welsh1,5660.3%
West Indian910.0%
Yugoslavian3890.1%
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Immigrants in Kane County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Kane County came from Latin America (60,934 | 11.8%), Central America (57,759 | 11.2%), Mexico (54,901 | 10.6%), Asia (15,229 | 2.9%), and Europe (8,430 | 1.6%), together accounting for 38.1% of all Kane County residents.
Immigrants in Kane County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1,0320.2%
Albania1700.0%
Argentina1810.0%
Armenia260.0%
Asia15,2292.9%
Australia690.0%
Austria290.0%
Azores50.0%
Bahamas90.0%
Bangladesh600.0%
Barbados100.0%
Belarus130.0%
Belgium220.0%
Belize470.0%
Bolivia1700.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina2610.1%
Brazil1530.0%
Bulgaria610.0%
Cambodia120.0%
Canada8090.2%
Caribbean9600.2%
Central America57,75911.2%
Chile1380.0%
China7080.1%
Colombia8500.2%
Costa Rica1980.0%
Croatia590.0%
Cuba4910.1%
Czechoslovakia1540.0%
Denmark150.0%
Dominican Republic1520.0%
Eastern Africa3770.1%
Eastern Asia2,0160.4%
Eastern Europe5,5561.1%
Ecuador3080.1%
Egypt210.0%
El Salvador1,3570.3%
England2420.1%
Eritrea170.0%
Ethiopia1010.0%
Europe8,4301.6%
France1310.0%
Germany6570.1%
Ghana1160.0%
Greece2530.1%
Guatemala7070.1%
Haiti500.0%
Honduras2070.0%
Hong Kong810.0%
Hungary290.0%
India3,8700.7%
Indonesia3080.1%
Iran3060.1%
Iraq4530.1%
Ireland1880.0%
Italy4390.1%
Jamaica1450.0%
Japan1580.0%
Jordan120.0%
Kenya1670.0%
Korea1,1140.2%
Laos1,0430.2%
Latin America60,93411.8%
Lebanon40.0%
Lithuania2420.1%
Malaysia590.0%
Mexico54,90110.6%
Middle Africa240.0%
Moldova1800.0%
Morocco190.0%
Nepal1450.0%
Netherlands200.0%
Nicaragua730.0%
Nigeria3870.1%
North Macedonia1370.0%
Northern Africa800.0%
Northern Europe1,0710.2%
Norway170.0%
Oceania1980.0%
Pakistan1,1650.2%
Panama2690.1%
Peru1190.0%
Philippines3,4390.7%
Poland2,9620.6%
Portugal50.0%
Romania2570.1%
Russia3700.1%
Saudi Arabia270.0%
Scotland1050.0%
Serbia450.0%
Singapore120.0%
Somalia100.0%
South Africa80.0%
South America2,2150.4%
South Central Asia5,6691.1%
South Eastern Asia5,7991.1%
Southern Europe7910.2%
Spain940.0%
Sri Lanka220.0%
Sweden1260.0%
Switzerland140.0%
Syria5570.1%
Taiwan1620.0%
Thailand2530.1%
Trinidad and Tobago730.0%
Turkey980.0%
Uganda30.0%
Ukraine5610.1%
Venezuela2960.1%
Vietnam4830.1%
West Indies300.0%
Western Africa5340.1%
Western Asia1,5760.3%
Western Europe8730.2%
Zaire240.0%
Zimbabwe100.0%
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Sex and Age in Kane County

Sex and Age in Kane County

The most populous age groups in Kane County are 10 to 14 Years (20,170 | 7.8%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (18,794 | 7.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Kane County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years15,833 (6.1%)14,912 (5.8%)
5 to 9 Years16,700 (6.4%)16,452 (6.4%)
10 to 14 Years20,170 (7.8%)18,586 (7.2%)
15 to 19 Years20,055 (7.7%)18,794 (7.3%)
20 to 24 Years17,243 (6.6%)16,564 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Years15,529 (6.0%)14,742 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Years15,807 (6.1%)15,058 (5.8%)
35 to 39 Years17,762 (6.8%)16,641 (6.5%)
40 to 44 Years17,426 (6.7%)16,770 (6.5%)
45 to 49 Years17,779 (6.9%)17,440 (6.8%)
50 to 54 Years18,058 (7.0%)17,512 (6.8%)
55 to 59 Years17,780 (6.9%)17,780 (6.9%)
60 to 64 Years15,422 (5.9%)15,224 (5.9%)
65 to 69 Years13,103 (5.1%)13,244 (5.1%)
70 to 74 Years8,424 (3.3%)10,465 (4.1%)
75 to 79 Years6,368 (2.5%)7,442 (2.9%)
80 to 84 Years3,233 (1.3%)5,027 (1.9%)
85 Years and over2,799 (1.1%)5,110 (2.0%)
Total259,491 (100.0%)257,763 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Kane County

Median Family Size in Kane County

The median family size in Kane County is 3.30 persons per family, with married-couple families (100,801 | 76.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.36 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (10,607 | 8.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.02 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Kane County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple100,801 (76.3%)3.36
Single Male/Father10,607 (8.0%)3.02
Single Female/Mother20,725 (15.7%)3.19
Total Families132,133 (100.0%)3.30

Median Household Size in Kane County

The median household size in Kane County is 2.81 persons per household, with single male/father households (10,607 | 5.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.52 persons per household. non-family households (50,186 | 27.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.25 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Kane County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple100,801 (55.3%)3.38
Single Male/Father10,607 (5.8%)3.52
Single Female/Mother20,725 (11.4%)3.44
Non-family50,186 (27.5%)1.25
Total Households182,319 (100.0%)2.81

Household Size by Marriage Status in Kane County

Out of a total of 182,319 households in Kane County, 132,133 (72.5%) are family households, while 50,186 (27.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 48,254, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 40,321.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Kane County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-40,321 (22.1%)
2-Person Households48,254 (26.5%)8,285 (4.5%)
3-Person Households28,993 (15.9%)983 (0.5%)
4-Person Households29,421 (16.1%)219 (0.1%)
5-Person Households15,614 (8.6%)250 (0.1%)
6-Person Households6,015 (3.3%)104 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households3,836 (2.1%)24 (0.0%)
Total132,133 (72.5%)50,186 (27.5%)

Female Fertility in Kane County

Fertility by Age in Kane County

Average fertility rate in Kane County is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 85.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 69.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Kane County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years41 (0.7%)2.0
20 to 34 years3,925 (69.4%)85.0
35 to 50 years1,687 (29.8%)31.0
Total5,653 (100.0%)47.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kane County

73.9% of women with births (5,653) in Kane County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 21.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kane County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years2,857 (72.8%)1,068 (27.2%)
35 to 50 years1,319 (78.2%)368 (21.8%)
Total4,178 (73.9%)1,475 (26.1%)

Fertility by Education in Kane County

Average fertility rate in Kane County is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 65.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 29.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 30.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Kane County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School713 (12.6%)29.0
High School Diploma963 (17.0%)42.0
College or Associate's Degree1,696 (30.0%)52.0
Bachelor's Degree1,380 (24.4%)54.0
Graduate Degree901 (15.9%)65.0
Total5,653 (100.0%)47.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kane County

26.1% of women with births in Kane County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 97.9% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 41.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kane County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School416 (58.4%)297 (41.6%)
High School Diploma648 (67.3%)315 (32.7%)
College or Associate's Degree1,111 (65.5%)585 (34.5%)
Bachelor's Degree1,121 (81.2%)259 (18.8%)
Graduate Degree882 (97.9%)19 (2.1%)
Total4,178 (73.9%)1,475 (26.1%)

Income in Kane County

Income Overview in Kane County

Per Capita Income in Kane County is $44,523, while median incomes of families and households are $112,260 and $96,400 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income517,254$44,523
Median Family Income132,133$112,260
Mean Family Income132,133$141,722
Median Household Income182,319$96,400
Mean Household Income182,319$125,010
Income Deficit132,133$10,519
Wage / Income Gap (%)517,25435.28%
Wage / Income Gap ($)517,25464.72¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index517,2540.44

Earnings by Sex in Kane County

Average Earnings in Kane County are $44,470, $54,447 for men and $35,240 for women, a difference of 35.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Kane County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male157,910 (53.7%)$54,447
Female135,862 (46.3%)$35,240
Total293,772 (100.0%)$44,470

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kane County

The most common earnings brackets in Kane County are $100,000+ for men (37,296 | 23.6%) and $100,000+ for women (13,823 | 10.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kane County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less6,009 (3.8%)8,373 (6.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9994,510 (2.9%)5,916 (4.3%)
$5,000 to $7,4993,696 (2.3%)5,730 (4.2%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,373 (1.5%)4,105 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4994,066 (2.6%)4,832 (3.6%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,850 (1.8%)4,402 (3.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4992,906 (1.8%)4,632 (3.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9992,685 (1.7%)3,467 (2.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,614 (1.7%)4,924 (3.6%)
$22,500 to $24,9994,148 (2.6%)5,106 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $29,9998,460 (5.4%)7,981 (5.9%)
$30,000 to $34,9998,415 (5.3%)8,130 (6.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9997,534 (4.8%)7,154 (5.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9996,638 (4.2%)6,380 (4.7%)
$45,000 to $49,9997,205 (4.6%)6,804 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9995,425 (3.4%)5,292 (3.9%)
$55,000 to $64,99912,514 (7.9%)10,178 (7.5%)
$65,000 to $74,99910,142 (6.4%)6,917 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99918,424 (11.7%)11,716 (8.6%)
$100,000+37,296 (23.6%)13,823 (10.2%)
Total157,910 (100.0%)135,862 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kane County

Average earnings in Kane County are $63,466 for men and $42,189 for women, a difference of 33.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $112,727, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $38,269. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $72,884, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,664.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kane County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$38,269$24,664
High School Diploma$47,363$32,623
College or Associate's Degree$61,322$38,883
Bachelor's Degree$93,182$56,343
Graduate Degree$112,727$72,884
Total$63,466$42,189

Family Income in Kane County

Family Income Brackets in Kane County

According to the Kane County family income data, there are 31,448 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,453 families (1.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Kane County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,5111.9%
$10,000 to $14,9991,4531.1%
$15,000 to $24,9993,5682.7%
$25,000 to $34,9994,8893.7%
$35,000 to $49,9999,7787.4%
$50,000 to $74,99918,49914.0%
$75,000 to $99,99916,78112.7%
$100,000 to $149,99931,44823.8%
$150,000 to $199,99918,23413.8%
$200,000+24,97318.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kane County

4-person families (28,175 | 21.3%) account for the highest median family income in Kane County with $134,250 per family, while 2-person families (51,828 | 39.2%) have the highest median income of $48,108 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kane County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families51,828 (39.2%)$96,217
3-Person Families29,019 (22.0%)$113,704
4-Person Families28,175 (21.3%)$134,250
5-Person Families14,642 (11.1%)$117,500
6-Person Families5,389 (4.1%)$116,694
7+ Person Families3,080 (2.3%)$125,134
Total132,133 (100.0%)$112,260

Family Income by Number of Earners in Kane County

The median family income in Kane County is $112,260, with families comprising 3+ earners (25,475) having the highest median family income of $145,721, while families with no earners (13,756) have the lowest median family income of $61,572, accounting for 19.3% and 10.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Kane County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners13,756 (10.4%)$61,572
1 Earner34,599 (26.2%)$75,864
2 Earners58,303 (44.1%)$128,693
3+ Earners25,475 (19.3%)$145,721
Total132,133 (100.0%)$112,260

Household Income in Kane County

Household Income Brackets in Kane County

With 39,199 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Kane County, accounting for 21.5% of all households. In contrast, only 3,646 households (2.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Kane County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0005,6523.1%
$10,000 to $14,9993,6462.0%
$15,000 to $24,9998,2044.5%
$25,000 to $34,9999,6635.3%
$35,000 to $49,99915,6798.6%
$50,000 to $74,99927,53015.1%
$75,000 to $99,99923,51912.9%
$100,000 to $149,99939,19921.5%
$150,000 to $199,99921,33111.7%
$200,000+27,89515.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Kane County

The median household income in Kane County is $96,400, with the highest median household income of $117,668 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 74,819 households (41.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $55,501, with 4,377 households (2.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Kane County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years4,377 (2.4%)$55,501
25 to 44 Years57,683 (31.6%)$100,683
45 to 64 Years74,819 (41.0%)$117,668
65+ Years45,440 (24.9%)$65,938
Total182,319 (100.0%)$96,400

Poverty in Kane County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kane County

With 7.2% poverty level for males and 9.4% for females among the residents of Kane County, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 523 males (16.3%) and 608 females (17.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kane County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,290 (14.9%)1,947 (13.1%)
5 Years523 (16.3%)608 (17.7%)
6 to 11 Years2,421 (11.7%)2,208 (11.3%)
12 to 14 Years1,350 (11.1%)1,070 (9.4%)
15 Years411 (10.0%)314 (8.7%)
16 and 17 Years1,037 (12.4%)982 (11.9%)
18 to 24 Years1,788 (7.4%)2,255 (9.8%)
25 to 34 Years1,774 (5.7%)3,355 (11.3%)
35 to 44 Years2,068 (5.9%)3,116 (9.3%)
45 to 54 Years1,436 (4.0%)2,372 (6.8%)
55 to 64 Years1,713 (5.2%)2,012 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,114 (5.2%)1,856 (7.9%)
75 Years and over640 (5.4%)1,898 (11.2%)
Total18,565 (7.2%)23,993 (9.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kane County

According to the poverty statistics in Kane County, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 55 to 64 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.0% of males and 93.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kane County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13,104 (85.1%)12,922 (86.9%)
5 Years2,692 (83.7%)2,829 (82.3%)
6 to 11 Years18,336 (88.3%)17,311 (88.7%)
12 to 14 Years10,849 (88.9%)10,288 (90.6%)
15 Years3,711 (90.0%)3,281 (91.3%)
16 and 17 Years7,327 (87.6%)7,292 (88.1%)
18 to 24 Years22,200 (92.5%)20,711 (90.2%)
25 to 34 Years29,364 (94.3%)26,394 (88.7%)
35 to 44 Years32,888 (94.1%)30,238 (90.7%)
45 to 54 Years34,283 (96.0%)32,472 (93.2%)
55 to 64 Years31,220 (94.8%)30,802 (93.9%)
65 to 74 Years20,184 (94.8%)21,548 (92.1%)
75 Years and over11,222 (94.6%)15,016 (88.8%)
Total237,380 (92.7%)231,104 (90.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kane County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Kane County show that 3.1% or 3,119 of the total 100,801 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 25.9%, comprising of 119 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.8%, which includes 989 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kane County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children53,046 (98.2%)989 (1.8%)
1 or 2 Children35,202 (97.6%)863 (2.4%)
3 or 4 Children9,094 (88.8%)1,148 (11.2%)
5 or more Children340 (74.1%)119 (25.9%)
Total97,682 (96.9%)3,119 (3.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kane County

According to the poverty data in Kane County, 7.6% or 807 single-father households and 20.2% or 4,180 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 510 households (11.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 183 households (52.6%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kane County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children173 (3.7%)757 (9.5%)
1 or 2 Children510 (11.0%)2,304 (23.0%)
3 or 4 Children116 (9.6%)936 (38.9%)
5 or more Children8 (7.1%)183 (52.6%)
Total807 (7.6%)4,180 (20.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kane County

The poverty data for Kane County shows that 3,119 of the married-couple family households (3.1%) and 4,987 of the single-parent households (15.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 119 households (25.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 191 household (41.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kane County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children989 (1.8%)930 (7.4%)
1 or 2 Children863 (2.4%)2,814 (19.2%)
3 or 4 Children1,148 (11.2%)1,052 (29.1%)
5 or more Children119 (25.9%)191 (41.5%)
Total3,119 (3.1%)4,987 (15.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Kane County

Employment by Class of Employer in Kane County

Among the 263,420 employed individuals in Kane County, private company employees (195,028 | 74.0%), local government employees (18,436 | 7.0%), and not-for-profit organizations (17,212 | 6.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Kane County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees195,02874.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)12,7824.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)10,8534.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations17,2126.5%
Local Government Employees18,4367.0%
State Government Employees4,7991.8%
Federal Government Employees3,8481.5%
Unpaid Family Workers4620.2%
Total263,420100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Kane County

According to the labor force statistics for Kane County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (406,856), 69.6% or 283,172 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 14,159 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 89.0% or 27,470 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.7% or 1,841 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Kane County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years15,739 (50.6%)1,841 (11.7%)
20 to 24 Years27,620 (81.7%)2,348 (8.5%)
25 to 29 Years26,548 (87.7%)1,885 (7.1%)
30 to 34 Years27,470 (89.0%)879 (3.2%)
35 to 44 Years59,544 (86.8%)2,144 (3.6%)
45 to 54 Years60,808 (85.9%)2,493 (4.1%)
55 to 59 Years28,768 (80.9%)1,064 (3.7%)
60 to 64 Years20,165 (65.8%)786 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years14,295 (31.6%)758 (5.3%)
75 Years and over2,188 (7.3%)50 (2.3%)
Total283,172 (69.6%)14,159 (5.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kane County

According to labor force statistics for Kane County, 83.7% of individuals (223,253) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (266,730) are in the labor force, with 4.1% or 9,153 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.9% or 88,667 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.0% or 1,977 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kane County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School28,244 (77.2%)2,561 (7.0%)
High School Diploma43,828 (79.5%)2,977 (5.4%)
College / Associate Degree62,576 (84.4%)3,188 (4.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher88,667 (87.9%)2,522 (2.5%)
Total223,253 (83.7%)10,936 (4.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Kane County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kane County are Management (29,199 | 10.9%), Community & Social Service (25,094 | 9.3%), Business & Financial (17,754 | 6.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (15,779 | 5.9%), and Education Instruction & Library (15,107 | 5.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Kane County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kane County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (86.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (78.1%), and Computers & Mathematics (77.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (79.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (79.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (75.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Kane County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management18,475 (63.3%)10,724 (36.7%)
Business & Financial8,917 (50.2%)8,837 (49.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science12,326 (78.1%)3,453 (21.9%)
Computers & Mathematics5,912 (77.8%)1,686 (22.2%)
Architecture & Engineering5,119 (86.0%)834 (14.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,295 (58.1%)933 (41.9%)
Community & Social Service 7,863 (31.3%)17,231 (68.7%)
Education, Arts & Media1,205 (33.1%)2,431 (66.9%)
Legal Services & Support733 (40.2%)1,090 (59.8%)
Education Instruction & Library3,646 (24.1%)11,461 (75.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2,279 (50.3%)2,249 (49.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,670 (21.0%)10,025 (79.0%)
Health Technologists1,839 (20.2%)7,253 (79.8%)
Total (Category)50,251 (50.0%)50,270 (50.0%)
Total (Overall)144,861 (53.9%)123,922 (46.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Kane County are Food Preparation & Serving (13,525 | 5.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (10,902 | 4.1%), Personal Care & Service (7,235 | 2.7%), Healthcare Support (7,030 | 2.6%), and Security & Protection (4,718 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Kane County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Kane County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (79.8%), Security & Protection (77.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (75.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (88.9%), Personal Care & Service (78.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (57.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Kane County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support780 (11.1%)6,250 (88.9%)
Security & Protection3,648 (77.3%)1,070 (22.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention2,277 (75.9%)724 (24.1%)
Law Enforcement1,371 (79.8%)346 (20.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving5,818 (43.0%)7,707 (57.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance7,583 (69.6%)3,319 (30.4%)
Personal Care & Service1,568 (21.7%)5,667 (78.3%)
Total (Category)19,397 (44.7%)24,013 (55.3%)
Total (Overall)144,861 (53.9%)123,922 (46.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Kane County are Office & Administration (30,935 | 11.5%), and Sales & Related (29,165 | 10.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Kane County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Kane County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related15,983 (54.8%)13,182 (45.2%)
Office & Administration8,098 (26.2%)22,837 (73.8%)
Total (Category)24,081 (40.1%)36,019 (59.9%)
Total (Overall)144,861 (53.9%)123,922 (46.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Kane County are Construction & Extraction (13,024 | 4.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (6,874 | 2.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (245 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Kane County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Kane County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry210 (85.7%)35 (14.3%)
Construction & Extraction12,606 (96.8%)418 (3.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair6,680 (97.2%)194 (2.8%)
Total (Category)19,496 (96.8%)647 (3.2%)
Total (Overall)144,861 (53.9%)123,922 (46.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Kane County are Production (19,573 | 7.3%), Material Moving (14,586 | 5.4%), and Transportation (10,450 | 3.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Kane County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Kane County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production12,891 (65.9%)6,682 (34.1%)
Transportation8,642 (82.7%)1,808 (17.3%)
Material Moving10,103 (69.3%)4,483 (30.7%)
Total (Category)31,636 (70.9%)12,973 (29.1%)
Total (Overall)144,861 (53.9%)123,922 (46.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Kane County

Employment Industries in Kane County

The major employment industries in Kane County include Manufacturing (41,961 | 15.6%), Retail Trade (30,199 | 11.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (28,702 | 10.7%), Educational Services (22,579 | 8.4%), and Professional & Scientific (18,959 | 7.0%).
Employment Industries in Kane County

Employment Industries by Sex in Kane County

The Kane County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (91.7%), Construction (88.9%), and Utilities (81.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (79.9%), Educational Services (68.8%), and Accommodation & Food Services (56.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Kane County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting636 (76.3%)198 (23.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction111 (91.7%)10 (8.3%)
Construction16,503 (88.9%)2,056 (11.1%)
Manufacturing28,856 (68.8%)13,105 (31.2%)
Wholesale Trade6,192 (61.0%)3,953 (39.0%)
Retail Trade15,043 (49.8%)15,156 (50.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing11,350 (74.3%)3,937 (25.8%)
Utilities1,079 (81.3%)248 (18.7%)
Information2,163 (55.8%)1,710 (44.2%)
Finance & Insurance7,345 (48.9%)7,672 (51.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing2,115 (52.0%)1,951 (48.0%)
Professional & Scientific11,517 (60.8%)7,442 (39.3%)
Enterprise Management262 (56.6%)201 (43.4%)
Administrative & Support8,491 (59.3%)5,826 (40.7%)
Educational Services7,038 (31.2%)15,541 (68.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5,765 (20.1%)22,937 (79.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2,891 (50.1%)2,883 (49.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services8,108 (43.6%)10,506 (56.4%)
Public Administration4,036 (58.3%)2,893 (41.7%)
Total144,861 (53.9%)123,922 (46.1%)

Education in Kane County

School Enrollment in Kane County

The most common levels of schooling among the 134,790 students in Kane County are high school (32,870 | 24.4%), middle school (31,102 | 23.1%), and elementary school (24,750 | 18.4%).
School Enrollment in Kane County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool8,5036.3%
Kindergarten7,3395.4%
Elementary School24,75018.4%
Middle School31,10223.1%
High School32,87024.4%
College / Undergraduate24,16217.9%
Graduate / Professional6,0644.5%
Total134,790100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kane County

Out of a total of 134,790 students who are enrolled in schools in Kane County, 19,545 (14.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 115,245 (85.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2,178 (35.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 35,759 (93.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kane County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds4,366 (67.5%)2,102 (32.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old27,653 (89.2%)3,349 (10.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds35,759 (93.2%)2,614 (6.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds21,889 (91.7%)1,978 (8.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds7,775 (79.6%)1,987 (20.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds9,834 (74.0%)3,459 (26.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds4,077 (69.0%)1,829 (31.0%)
35 Years and over3,941 (64.4%)2,178 (35.6%)
Total115,245 (85.5%)19,545 (14.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kane County

Business (29,878 | 22.5%), education (17,362 | 13.1%), science & technology (12,490 | 9.4%), engineering (10,134 | 7.6%), and arts & humanities (8,405 | 6.3%) are the most common fields of study among 132,716 individuals in Kane County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kane County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics6,4564.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural5,9354.5%
Physical & Health Sciences4,0883.1%
Psychology5,9214.5%
Social Sciences7,7855.9%
Engineering10,1347.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies9600.7%
Science & Technology12,4909.4%
Business29,87822.5%
Education17,36213.1%
Literature & Languages5,5054.2%
Liberal Arts & History5,9844.5%
Visual & Performing Arts5,1623.9%
Communications6,6515.0%
Arts & Humanities8,4056.3%
Total132,716100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Kane County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kane County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Kane County are males with 2 vehicles (59,980, accounting for 42.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (49,112, making up 49.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kane County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2,777 (1.9%)1,837 (1.5%)
1 Vehicle15,952 (11.2%)19,208 (15.9%)
2 Vehicles59,980 (42.2%)49,112 (40.7%)
3 Vehicles38,220 (26.9%)29,695 (24.6%)
4 Vehicles16,430 (11.6%)14,284 (11.8%)
5 or more Vehicles8,768 (6.2%)6,379 (5.3%)
Total142,127 (100.0%)120,515 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Kane County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Kane County are 15 to 19 minutes (31,594 commuters, 13.8%), 20 to 24 minutes (29,904 commuters, 13.0%), and 30 to 34 minutes (29,528 commuters, 12.9%).
Commute Time in Kane County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4,5412.0%
5 to 9 Minutes19,0058.3%
10 to 14 Minutes29,00412.6%
15 to 19 Minutes31,59413.8%
20 to 24 Minutes29,90413.0%
25 to 29 Minutes15,0426.5%
30 to 34 Minutes29,52812.9%
35 to 39 Minutes11,2294.9%
40 to 44 Minutes12,2895.3%
45 to 59 Minutes24,40410.6%
60 to 89 Minutes16,6717.2%
90 or more Minutes6,6362.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Kane County

The most common commute times in Kane County are 30 to 34 minutes (16,892 commuters, 13.5%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (15,961 commuters, 15.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Kane County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,302 (1.8%)2,239 (2.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes8,236 (6.6%)10,769 (10.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes14,486 (11.5%)14,518 (13.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes15,633 (12.4%)15,961 (15.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes15,966 (12.7%)13,938 (13.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes7,091 (5.7%)7,951 (7.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes16,892 (13.5%)12,636 (12.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes6,380 (5.1%)4,849 (4.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes7,703 (6.1%)4,586 (4.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes15,842 (12.6%)8,562 (8.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes10,740 (8.6%)5,931 (5.7%)
90 or more Minutes4,302 (3.4%)2,334 (2.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kane County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Kane County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (16,935, 13.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (16,169, 15.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kane County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM9,010 (7.2%)3,445 (3.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM9,354 (7.4%)3,326 (3.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM7,587 (6.0%)4,022 (3.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM15,363 (12.2%)8,718 (8.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM13,385 (10.7%)10,845 (10.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM16,935 (13.5%)16,169 (15.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM11,320 (9.0%)12,247 (11.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM10,068 (8.0%)11,162 (10.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3,905 (3.1%)5,637 (5.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM5,964 (4.8%)6,834 (6.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,476 (2.0%)3,744 (3.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,496 (1.2%)1,877 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM10,256 (8.2%)9,773 (9.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM8,454 (6.7%)6,475 (6.2%)
Total125,573 (100.0%)104,274 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Kane County

Occupancy by Ownership in Kane County

Of the total 182,319 dwellings in Kane County, owner-occupied units account for 137,062 (75.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 45,257 (24.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Kane County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units137,06275.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units45,25724.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units182,319100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Kane County

Occupancy by Household Size in Kane County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household40,32122.1%
2-Person Household56,53931.0%
3-Person Household29,97616.4%
4+ Person Household55,48330.4%
Total Housing Units182,319100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kane County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kane County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household25,315 (62.8%)15,006 (37.2%)
2-Person Household45,255 (80.0%)11,284 (20.0%)
3-Person Household23,152 (77.2%)6,824 (22.8%)
4+ Person Household43,340 (78.1%)12,143 (21.9%)
Total Housing Units137,062 (75.2%)45,257 (24.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kane County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kane County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School11,321 (58.0%)8,208 (42.0%)
High School Diploma24,409 (65.5%)12,861 (34.5%)
College/Associate Degree39,789 (73.0%)14,701 (27.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher61,543 (86.6%)9,487 (13.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kane County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kane County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years27,91415.3%
35 to 44 Years34,14618.7%
45 to 54 Years38,27221.0%
55 to 64 Years36,54720.1%
65 to 74 Years26,69114.6%
75 to 84 Years13,7407.5%
85 Years and Over5,0092.8%
Total182,319100.0%

Housing Finances in Kane County

Median Income by Occupancy in Kane County

Median Income by Occupancy in Kane County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied137,062 (75.2%)$114,560
Renter-Occupied45,257 (24.8%)$53,050
Average182,319 (100.0%)$96,400

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kane County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kane County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,389 (1.0%)2,008 (4.4%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,132 (0.8%)1,153 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,287 (0.9%)2,445 (5.4%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,445 (1.1%)2,193 (4.9%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,702 (1.2%)2,853 (6.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9995,155 (3.8%)4,569 (10.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9999,597 (7.0%)6,075 (13.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99918,862 (13.8%)8,627 (19.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99917,324 (12.6%)6,185 (13.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99933,280 (24.3%)5,837 (12.9%)
$150,000 or more45,889 (33.5%)3,312 (7.3%)
Total137,062 (100.0%)45,257 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kane County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kane County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,332 (1.0%)1,186 (2.6%)
$300 to $4993,907 (2.9%)1,142 (2.5%)
$500 to $79913,933 (10.2%)2,418 (5.3%)
$800 to $99910,086 (7.4%)5,386 (11.9%)
$1,000 to $1,49927,370 (20.0%)16,204 (35.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99926,335 (19.2%)11,591 (25.6%)
$2,000 to $2,49920,761 (15.1%)3,602 (8.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99915,679 (11.4%)1,354 (3.0%)
$3,000 or more17,659 (12.9%)795 (1.8%)
Total137,062 (100.0%)45,257 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Kane County

Housing Structures in Kane County

Housing Structures in Kane County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached127,10069.7%
Single Unit, Attached21,86712.0%
2 Unit Apartments5,9093.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments5,8983.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5,7333.1%
10 or more Apartments14,3497.9%
Mobile Home / Other1,4630.8%
Total182,319100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kane County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kane County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached115,108 (90.6%)11,992 (9.4%)
Single Unit, Attached15,887 (72.7%)5,980 (27.4%)
2 Unit Apartments1,132 (19.2%)4,777 (80.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,250 (21.2%)4,648 (78.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments782 (13.6%)4,951 (86.4%)
10 or more Apartments1,721 (12.0%)12,628 (88.0%)
Mobile Home / Other1,182 (80.8%)281 (19.2%)
Total137,062 (75.2%)45,257 (24.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kane County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kane County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room197 (0.1%)2,089 (4.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms2,186 (1.6%)11,096 (24.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms30,221 (22.1%)20,518 (45.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms45,091 (32.9%)8,394 (18.5%)
8 or more Rooms59,367 (43.3%)3,160 (7.0%)
Total137,062 (100.0%)45,257 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kane County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kane County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas126,320 (92.2%)30,793 (68.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,700 (1.2%)841 (1.9%)
Electricity8,299 (6.0%)12,093 (26.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene46 (0.0%)63 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke18 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels385 (0.3%)340 (0.7%)
No Fuel Used294 (0.2%)1,127 (2.5%)
Total137,062 (100.0%)45,257 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Kane County

Household Vehicle Usage in Kane County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2,184 (1.6%)6,314 (14.0%)
1 Vehicle30,440 (22.2%)17,858 (39.5%)
2 Vehicles61,487 (44.9%)14,073 (31.1%)
3 or more Vehicles42,951 (31.3%)7,012 (15.5%)
Total137,062 (100.0%)45,257 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Kane County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Kane County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units43,12793,935
Median Property Value$273,000$297,800
Median Household Income$85,728$35,914
Monthly Housing Costs$896$17,382
Real Estate Taxes$6,399$870

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kane County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kane County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,548 (3.6%)1,252 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,381 (3.2%)1,321 (1.4%)
$100,000 to $299,99921,922 (50.8%)44,994 (47.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99914,583 (33.8%)36,560 (38.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9992,626 (6.1%)7,552 (8.0%)
$750,000 to $999,999591 (1.4%)1,323 (1.4%)
$1,000,000 or more476 (1.1%)933 (1.0%)
Total43,127 (100.0%)93,935 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kane County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kane County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,552 (3.6%)1,706 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,654 (6.1%)969 (1.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,748 (6.4%)1,780 (1.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,690 (10.9%)2,407 (2.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9997,327 (17.0%)4,907 (5.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,826 (13.5%)11,535 (12.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9998,355 (19.4%)11,498 (12.2%)
$150,000 or more9,975 (23.1%)24,925 (26.5%)
Total43,127 (100.0%)93,935 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kane County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kane County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x12,794 (29.7%)126,461 (134.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x8,858 (20.5%)36,056 (38.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x5,621 (13.0%)27,047 (28.8%)
4.0x or more15,639 (36.3%)13,562 (14.4%)
Total43,127 (100.0%)93,935 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kane County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kane County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,631 (3.8%)256 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4991,014 (2.4%)1,331 (1.4%)
$800 to $1,49939,290 (91.1%)1,073 (1.1%)
Total43,127 (100.0%)93,935 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Kane County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kane County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kane County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years36,651 (97.7%)858 (2.3%)
6 to 18 Years93,360 (96.8%)3,108 (3.2%)
19 to 25 Years40,903 (86.8%)6,224 (13.2%)
26 to 34 Years47,060 (86.1%)7,578 (13.9%)
35 to 44 Years58,538 (85.8%)9,704 (14.2%)
45 to 54 Years63,170 (89.5%)7,393 (10.5%)
55 to 64 Years61,004 (92.8%)4,741 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years43,993 (98.4%)709 (1.6%)
75 Years and older28,527 (99.1%)249 (0.9%)
Total473,206 (92.1%)40,564 (7.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kane County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kane County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born36,651 (97.7%)858 (2.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen93,360 (96.8%)3,108 (3.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen40,903 (86.8%)6,224 (13.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kane County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kane County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00027,699 (89.3%)3,321 (10.7%)
$25,000 to $49,99948,184 (85.4%)8,225 (14.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99960,027 (88.5%)7,829 (11.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99960,306 (89.5%)7,057 (10.5%)
$100,000 and over275,346 (95.2%)13,890 (4.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kane County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kane County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 615,121 (40.3%)22,883 (61.0%)
6 to 18 Years31,177 (32.3%)65,242 (67.6%)
19 to 25 Years6,886 (14.6%)34,891 (74.0%)
25 to 34 Years7,910 (14.5%)40,169 (73.5%)
35 to 44 Years7,831 (11.5%)52,349 (76.7%)
45 to 54 Years6,962 (9.9%)57,633 (81.7%)
55 to 64 Years8,537 (13.0%)54,374 (82.7%)
65 to 74 Years40,923 (91.5%)27,606 (61.8%)
75 Years and over28,091 (97.6%)18,853 (65.5%)
Total153,438 (29.9%)374,000 (72.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kane County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kane County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years91 (0.6%)13 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years2,042 (4.1%)1,660 (3.5%)
18 to 34 Years2,925 (5.3%)3,469 (6.5%)
35 to 64 Years7,245 (7.0%)8,330 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years4,620 (21.7%)4,280 (18.3%)
75 Years and over5,152 (43.4%)6,974 (41.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Kane County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Kane County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years25 (0.2%)4 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years101 (0.2%)96 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years357 (0.6%)240 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years2,030 (2.0%)1,174 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,880 (8.8%)1,071 (4.6%)
75 Years and over2,628 (22.2%)2,319 (13.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Kane County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years74 (0.5%)9 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years423 (0.9%)343 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years582 (1.1%)766 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,588 (1.5%)1,851 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years565 (2.6%)635 (2.7%)
75 Years and over743 (6.3%)1,245 (7.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Kane County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,664 (3.4%)1,116 (2.4%)
18 to 34 Years2,191 (3.9%)2,073 (3.9%)
35 to 64 Years2,222 (2.1%)2,912 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,269 (6.0%)707 (3.0%)
75 Years and over1,070 (9.0%)1,917 (11.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Kane County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years113 (0.2%)173 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years284 (0.5%)650 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years3,526 (3.4%)4,138 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years2,507 (11.8%)2,887 (12.3%)
75 Years and over3,092 (26.1%)5,093 (30.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Kane County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years457 (0.9%)166 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years364 (0.6%)564 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years1,226 (1.2%)1,503 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years809 (3.8%)533 (2.3%)
75 Years and over1,148 (9.7%)1,898 (11.2%)

Technology Access in Kane County

Computing Device Access in Kane County

Computing Device Access in Kane County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop153,87484.4%
Smartphone165,89891.0%
Tablet126,74169.5%
No Computing Device7,4384.1%
Total182,319100.0%

Internet Access in Kane County

Internet Access in Kane County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet3110.2%
Broadband Home145,06979.6%
Cellular Data Only15,3358.4%
Satellite Internet13,3277.3%
No Internet15,4398.5%
Total182,319100.0%

Kane County Summary

Kane County, Illinois is located in the northeastern corner of the state, and is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is bordered by Cook, DuPage, DeKalb, Kendall, and McHenry counties. The county seat is Geneva, and the largest city is Aurora. As of the 2010 census, the population was 515,269, making it the fifth-most populous county in Illinois.

History

Kane County was formed in 1836 from a portion of Cook County. It was named after Elias Kane, a United States Senator from Illinois. The first county seat was established in Geneva in 1836, and the county government was organized in 1837.

Geography

Kane County covers an area of 524 square miles, and is located in the northeastern corner of Illinois. It is bordered by Cook, DuPage, DeKalb, Kendall, and McHenry counties. The Fox River runs through the county, and the county is home to several lakes, including Lake Geneva, Lake St. Charles, and Lake Holiday.
The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the western part of the county. The highest point in the county is located in the far northwest corner, at an elevation of 845 feet.

Economy

Kane County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, retail, and service industries. The largest employers in the county are the Aurora Public Schools, Delnor Hospital, and the Kane County government.
The county is home to several major companies, including Caterpillar, Inc., John Deere, and the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. The county is also home to several universities and colleges, including Aurora University, Elgin Community College, and Waubonsee Community College.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Kane County was 515,269. The racial makeup of the county was 77.2% White, 11.3% Black or African American, 5.2% Asian, 0.3% Native American, and 4.9% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race made up 14.7% of the population.
The median household income in the county was $76,845, and the median family income was $90,890. The per capita income was $33,945. About 8.2% of the population was below the poverty line.
Kane County is home to a large number of immigrants, with the largest groups coming from Mexico, India, and China. The county is also home to a large number of people of German, Irish, and Polish descent.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Kane County?
Total Population of Kane County is 517,254.
What is the Total Male Population of Kane County?
Total Male Population of Kane County is 259,491.
What is the Total Female Population of Kane County?
Total Female Population of Kane County is 257,763.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Kane County?
There are 100.67 Males per 100 Females in Kane County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Kane County?
There are 99.33 Females per 100 Males in Kane County.
What is the Median Population Age in Kane County?
Median Population Age in Kane County is 38.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Kane County
Average Family Size in Kane County is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Kane County
Average Household Size in Kane County is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Kane County?
Per Capita income in Kane County is $44,523.
What is the Median Family Income in Kane County?
Median Family Income in Kane County is $112,260.
What is the Median Household income in Kane County?
Median Household Income in Kane County is $96,400.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Kane County?
Income or Wage Gap in Kane County is 35.3%.
Women in Kane County earn 64.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Kane County?
Family Income Deficit in Kane County is $10,519.
Families that are below poverty line in Kane County earn $10,519 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Kane County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Kane County is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Kane County?
There are 283,172 People in the Labor Forcein in Kane County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Kane County?
69.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Kane County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Kane County?
Unemployment Rate in Kane County is 5.0%.