Kane County (West) PUMA, IL

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2020 Population

125,191

0.456% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

42.4

1.68% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

3.9%

2.54% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$110,491

1.72% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$310,600

2.44% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

60,442

0.297% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Kane County (West) PUMA, IL had a population of 125k people with a median age of 42.4 and a median household income of $110,491. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Kane County (West) PUMA, IL grew from 124,623 to 125,191, a 0.456% increase and its median household income grew from $108,618 to $110,491, a 1.72% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (83%), White (Hispanic) (5.05%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.34%), Other (Hispanic) (2.48%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.03%).

10.9% of the households in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.5% of the residents in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL are Waubonsee Community College (1,627 degrees awarded in 2020) and Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Elgin (59 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL was $310,600, and the homeownership rate was 90.4%.

Most people in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL was 2 cars per household.

Kane County (West) PUMA, IL borders DeKalb County PUMA, IL, Aurora Township PUMA, IL, St. Charles, Batavia (Central) & Geneva (Central) Townships PUMA, IL, Elgin (North & Central) & Dundee Townships PUMA, IL, McHenry County (North, West & Central) PUMA, IL, Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL, and Kendall & Grundy Counties PUMA, IL.

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Population & Diversity

Kane County (West) PUMA, IL is home to a population of 125k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2020, 7.59% of Kane County (West) PUMA, IL residents were born outside of the country (9.5k people).

In 2020, there were 16.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (104k people) in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.32k White (Hispanic) and 5.44k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL are Spanish (6,456 households), Gujarati (1,016 households), and Polish (730 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

62,966

Women

50.3%

62,256

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 125,222 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.5%

2020 Citizenship

98.3%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.5% of Kane County (West) PUMA, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
104k ± 2.14k
White (Hispanic)
6.32k ± 1.31k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
5.44k ± 907

8.68%

Hispanic Population

10.9k people

8.68% of the people in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL are hispanic (10.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,698 ± 1,005 people
Philippines
1,361 ± 901 people
India
1,171 ± 836 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kane County (West) PUMA, IL was Mexico, the natal country of 1,698 Kane County (West) PUMA, IL residents, followed by Philippines with 1,361 and India with 1,171.

Foreign-Born Population

7.59%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

9.5k people

8.39%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

10.5k people

As of 2020, 7.59% of Kane County (West) PUMA, IL residents (9.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL was 8.39%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,456 households (5.45%)
Gujarati
1,016 households (0.858%)
Polish
730 households (0.616%)

10.9% of the households in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL was Spanish. 5.45% of the households in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,469 ± 397
Gulf War (1990s)
888 ± 295
Gulf War (2001-)
727 ± 246

Kane County (West) PUMA, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.78 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kane County (West) PUMA, IL employs 60.4k people. The largest industries in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL are Elementary & secondary schools (4,570 people), Construction (4,297 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,613 people), and the highest paying industries are Seafood & other miscellaneous foods, n.e.c. ($211,688), Other professional, scientific & technical services ($203,047), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($183,464).

Males in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL have an average income that is 1.57 times higher than the average income of females, which is $68,644. The income inequality in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.48, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

27,714

Women

45.9%

32,728

Men

54.1%

The workforce of Kane County (West) PUMA, IL in 2020 was 60,442 people, with 45.9% woman, and 54.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL.

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Occupations

60.4k

2020 Value

0.297%

1 Year growth

± 0.297%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL grew at a rate of 0.297%, from 60.3k employees to 60.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL, are Other managers (2,377 people), Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing (2,131 people), and Accountants & auditors (2,048 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kane County (West) PUMA, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

60.4k

2020 Value

0.297%

1 Year growth

± 0.297%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL grew at a rate of 0.297%, from 60.3k employees to 60.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,570 people), Construction (4,297 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,613 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kane County (West) PUMA, IL, though some of these residents may live in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$76,671

Median earning men ± $4,739

$44,855

Median earning women ± $2,376

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($101,250), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($96,345), and Manufacturing ($94,889).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($72,011), Manufacturing ($66,528), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($58,125).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois product (by dollars) was Electronics with $138B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($87.2B) and Mixed freight ($79.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Illinois products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$1.03T

2020 Value in Illinois

$1.94T

Projected 2050 Value in Illinois

88.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $1.03T. This is expected to increase 88.6% to $1.94T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Illinois trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Most Common Trade Partners

Indiana
$77.4B
Wisconsin
$56.8B
California
$46.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $77.4B, followed by Wisconsin with $56.8B and California and $46.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Illinois shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 18 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 18 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL awarded 1,686 degrees. The student population of Kane County (West) PUMA, IL in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 3,229 male students and 4,447 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL are White (922 and 54.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (550 and 32.7%), Black or African American (96 and 5.71%), and Asian (59 and 3.51%).

The largest universities in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL by number of degrees awarded are Waubonsee Community College (1,627 and 96.5%) and Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Elgin (59 and 3.5%).

The most popular majors in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (475 and 28.2%), Biological & Physical Sciences (249 and 14.8%), and Automobile Mechanics Technology (139 and 8.24%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 7,676 students enrolled in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL, 42.1% men and 57.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,798 records, of which 54.4% were women and 45.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
474 degree-majors awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
249 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
88 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 474 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Waubonsee Community College
1,627 degrees awarded
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Elgin
59 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Waubonsee Community College with 1,627 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 807 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL, which is 0.918 times less than the 879 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 922 degrees mean that there were 1.68 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 550 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($9,079) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($192) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.239% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.0302% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Kane County (West) PUMA, IL in 2020 were Bachelors Degree (28.7k), Some college (20.2k), and High School or Equivalent (20.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL was $310,600 in 2020, which is 1.35 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $303,200 to $310,600, a 2.44% increase. The homeownership rate in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL is 90.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL have an average commute time of 33.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL is $110,491. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL was Vernon, Moraine, West Deerfield & Libertyville (Southeast) Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $138,417, followed by Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL and DuPage & Wheatland Townships PUMA, IL, with respective values of $130,865 and $114,796.

Housing

Property

$310,600

Median Property Value 2020

±$6,795

$40,704

Median Property Taxes

±$1,392

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kane County (West) PUMA, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

90.4%

Homeownership

2020

61.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 90.4% of the housing units in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 91%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL was Vernon, Moraine, West Deerfield & Libertyville (Southeast) Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $138,417, followed by Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL and DuPage & Wheatland Townships PUMA, IL, with respective values of $130,865 and $114,796.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$110,491

Median Household Income

± $5,529

45k

Number of Households

± 2,109

In 2020, the median household income of the 45k households in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL grew to $110,491 from the previous year's value of $108,618.

The following chart displays the households in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.48

2020 Wage GINI in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL

0.474

2019 Wage GINI in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL

In 2020, the income inequality in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL was 0.48 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.26% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kane County (West) PUMA, IL was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (76.3%)
Worked At Home (14%)
Carpooled (5.23%)

In 2020, 76.3% of workers in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14%) and those who carpooled to work (5.23%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

33.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL have a longer commute time (33.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 4.17% of the workforce in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

3.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL (4.85k out of 124k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97.2% of the population of Kane County (West) PUMA, IL has health coverage, with 66.1% on employee plans, 4.02% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 0.535% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Illinois was $8,262 in 2014. This is a 4.44% increase from the previous year ($7,911).

Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1241 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.72% decrease from the previous year (1250 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1242 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 408 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Illinois, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,241 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Illinois

Primary care physicians in Illinois see an average of 1,241 patients per year. This represents a 0.72% decrease from the previous year (1,250 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Illinois in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Illinois across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.6% under 18 years, 14.7% between 18 and 34 years, 42% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.85%

Uninsured

66.1%

Employer Coverage

4.02%

Medicaid

14.6%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

0.535%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL grew by 10.4% from 2.58% to 2.85%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kane County (West) PUMA, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.