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Compare Decatur to Kankakee

This post compares Decatur, Illinois to Kankakee, Illinois across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Decatur (city) Kankakee (city)
Population 73,505 26,036
Income (median) $41,341 $33,487
Home Value (median) $80,600 $85,800
White 71% 53%
Black 19% 39%
Asian 1% 1%
With Kids 26% 33%
Age (median) 39 35
Rentals 36% 50%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Decatur or Kankakee?
A: Decatur has a larger population count than Kankakee: 73505 compared with 26036 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Decatur or in Kankakee?
A: Incomes are on average higher in Decatur.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Decatur or Kankakee?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Decatur.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Kankakee does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 36% for Decatur versus 50% for Kankakee.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Decatur may include: Springfield, Rock-Island, and Alton.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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