Kendall County

As of the 2020 Census, Kendall County, IL has a population of around 131,869. The racial composition is approximately 76.8% White, 6.8% African American, 3.2% Asian, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino individuals make up about 18.3% of the population. The county has a median household income of roughly $96,926 and a poverty rate of about 4.9%. The median age is 35.6 years.

As of recent data, Kendall County, IL has a median home value of approximately $250,000. The median household income is about $93,000. The average property tax rate is around 2.83%, among the highest in the state. Housing units are predominantly single-family homes, with a homeownership rate of about 86%. The rental vacancy rate is roughly 5%, and monthly rent averages around $1,500. The area has seen a yearly appreciation rate of approximately 3% for property values.

Kendall County, Illinois, oversees various elections, including federal, state, and local contests. As of the 2022 elections, key races included U.S. House Representatives, Illinois State Senators, and State Representatives. The county consists of several districts:

1. U.S. House (14th District) - Lauren Underwood (D) vs. Scott Gryder (R)
2. Illinois Senate (25th District) - Karina Villa (D) vs. Heather Brown (R)
3. Illinois House (50th District) - Keith Wheeler (R) vs. Kate Monteleone (D)

Local contests included positions like County Board members, where Democrats and Republicans fielded various candidates across several districts. Voter turnout for the 2022 midterms was approximately 56%. Election results and updated information can be accessed via the Kendall County Clerk's Office or its official website.

Kendall County, IL, has a relatively high level of educational attainment. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of the most recent data:

• 94.4% of residents aged 25 or older have at least a high school diploma, compared to the national average of about 88% and the Illinois state average of 90.1%.
• 41.3% of residents in the same age group hold a bachelor's degree or higher, surpassing the national average of approximately 33% and the Illinois state average of around 34.9%.

These figures indicate that Kendall County is more educated than both the national and state averages. The county's focus on education is likely supported by its well-regarded school districts and proximity to higher education institutions.

As of the latest available data, Kendall County, IL boasts a labor force participation rate of around 70%, with an unemployment rate close to 4%, slightly lower than both the national (4.8%) and state (6.2%) averages. The county's top industries include manufacturing, healthcare, retail trade, construction, and education. Manufacturing constitutes approximately 17% of employment in Kendall County, compared to about 8.5% nationally and 10.2% in Illinois. Healthcare services make up roughly 12% of the local employment base, mirroring national trends but slightly lower than Illinois' average of approximately 14%. Retail trade captures around 11% in Kendall County, slightly higher than the national average of 10%. Construction accounts for about 9%, surpassing the national average of 7%. Education services employ around 8%, in line with both state and national figures.

As of the latest available data, Kendall County, IL has a median household income of approximately $95,000. This is significantly higher compared to the national median household income, which is around $68,700, and the state of Illinois median household income of approximately $69,200.

Kendall County's higher income levels are indicative of its relatively affluent status compared to both the national and state averages.

As of the latest available data, Kendall County, IL has a relatively low crime rate compared to national averages. The total crime rate in Kendall County is approximately 1,000 incidents per 100,000 residents. Here is a breakdown of specific crime types per 100,000 residents:

These figures highlight that property crimes, particularly larceny-theft, are more prevalent than violent crimes in Kendall County. The county has taken multiple measures to maintain safety and address crime efficiently.

Sources for the data: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, local police department records.