Kane County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Kane County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17089
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 089
Geography
- Land Area
- 519.27 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.91 sq mi
- Total Area
- 524.18 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.939594
- Longitude
- -88.428040
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 470,869
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 349,478
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 336,176 | 71.4% |
| Hispanic | 134,687 | 28.6% |
| White | 281,941 | 59.9% |
| Black | 23,902 | 5.1% |
| Asian | 17,557 | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 353 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 105 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,434 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 267,559 | 76.6% |
| Hispanic | 81,916 | 23.4% |
| White | 229,086 | 65.6% |
| Black | 20,370 | 5.8% |
| Asian | 15,731 | 4.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,641 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 947 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 517,255
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $110,301
- Poverty Rate
- 7.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 40,407
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 300,197 | 58.0% |
| Black | 25,661 | 5.0% |
| Asian | 21,270 | 4.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 318,288
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 94,855 | 29.8% |
| Republican | 77,138 | 24.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 146,254 | 46.0% |
| Other | 1 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 151,289 | 47.5% |
| Female | 166,984 | 52.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 201,663 | 63.4% |
| Hispanic | 63,725 | 20.0% |
| Black | 3,790 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 7,389 | 2.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 157,517
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 116,792 | 57.9% |
| Hispanic | 15,467 | 24.3% |
| Black | 1,176 | 31.0% |
| Asian | 2,512 | 34.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 74,828 | 49.5% |
| Female | 82,687 | 49.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 67,867 (19.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 132,046 (37.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 190,921
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $325,175
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,647
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 70.3%
- Public Transit
- 1.7%
- Work From Home
- 16.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.