Kankakee County, Illinois

Kankakee County
Kankakee County Courthouse
Map of Illinois highlighting Kankakee County
Location within the U.S. state of Illinois
Map of the United States highlighting Illinois
Illinois's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 41°08′N 87°52′W / 41.14°N 87.86°W / 41.14; -87.86
Country United States
State Illinois
FoundedFebruary 11, 1853
Named forKankakee River
SeatKankakee
Largest cityKankakee
Area
 • Total681 sq mi (1,760 km2)
 • Land677 sq mi (1,750 km2)
 • Water4.8 sq mi (12 km2)  0.7%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total107,502
 • Density160/sq mi (61/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districts1st, 2nd
Websitewww.co.kankakee.il.us

Kankakee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 107,502.[1] Its county seat is Kankakee.[2] Kankakee County comprises the Kankakee, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area.

  1. ^ "Kankakee County, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.