Kane County, IL

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2019 Population

532,403

0.339% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

38.2

1.33% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

9.4%

5.73% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$84,368

5.7% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$247,100

0.447% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

274,821

0.121% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Kane County, IL had a population of 532k people with a median age of 38.2 and a median household income of $84,368. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Kane County, IL declined from 534,216 to 532,403, a −0.339% decrease and its median household income grew from $79,818 to $84,368, a 5.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kane County, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (56.1%), White (Hispanic) (18%), Other (Hispanic) (11.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.26%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.04%). 0% of the households in Kane County, IL speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

92.6% of the residents in Kane County, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kane County, IL are Elgin Community College (3,064 degrees awarded in 2020), Aurora University (1,954 degrees), and Waubonsee Community College (1,627 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Kane County, IL was $247,100, and the homeownership rate was 74.2%. Most people in Kane County, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Kane County, IL was 2 cars per household.

Kane County, IL borders Cook County, IL, DeKalb County, IL, DuPage County, IL, Kendall County, IL, and McHenry County, IL.

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Diversity

Kane County, IL is home to a population of 532k people, from which 92.6% are citizens. As of 2019, 17.5% of Kane County, IL residents were born outside of the country (93k people).

In 2019, there were 3.11 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (299k people) in Kane County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 95.9k White (Hispanic) and 62.7k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kane County, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
299k ± 3k
White (Hispanic)
95.9k ± 8.7k
Other (Hispanic)
62.7k ± 8.55k

32.4%

Hispanic Population

172k people

32.4% of the people in Kane County, IL are hispanic (172k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

17.5%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

93k people

17.6%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

93.8k people

As of 2019, 17.5% of Kane County, IL residents (93k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kane County, IL was 17.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.5

In 2019, the median age of all people in Kane County, IL was 38.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 35, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 47. But people in Kane County, IL are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Kane County, IL residents was 38.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
599,327 ± 18,552 people
India
156,360 ± 9,648 people
Poland
120,839 ± 8,494 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 599,327 Illinois residents, followed by India with 156,360 and Poland with 120,839.

Citizenship

92.6%

2019 Citizenship

90.8%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 92.6% of Kane County, IL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Kane County, IL was 90.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
6,180 ± 1,501
Gulf War (2001-)
3,841 ± 1,465
Gulf War (1990s)
2,792 ± 865

Kane County, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.61 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Illinois. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

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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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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Economy

Median household income in Kane County, IL is $84,368. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Kane County, IL was Census Tract 8521.01 with a value of $180,808, followed by Census Tract 8548 and Census Tract 8524.02, with respective values of $135,271 and $135,139.

Males in Illinois have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,663. The income inequality in Illinois (measured using the Gini index) is 0.479, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Kane County, IL employs 275k people. The largest industries in Kane County, IL are Manufacturing (41,041 people), Retail Trade (30,389 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (29,782 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($90,078), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($77,646), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($71,502).

Wages

Median Household Income

$84,368

2019 value

± $3,053

5.7%

1 Year Growth

± 5.02%

Households in Kane County, IL have a median annual income of $84,368, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $79,818 in 2018, which represents a 5.7% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Kane County, IL compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

$76,281

Average Male Salary in Illinois

± $1,207

$57,663

Average Female Salary in Illinois

± $943

In 2019, full-time male employees in Illinois made 1.32 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Illinois by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Illinois

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$99,939 ± $70,113
Asian
$73,285 ± $3,261
White
$61,664 ± $841

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Illinois workers was Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander. These workers were paid 1.36 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Illinois.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Illinois by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kane County, IL is from Illinois.

0.479

2019 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.48

2018 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2019, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.479 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.179% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 8521.01
Census Tract 8548
Census Tract 8524.02

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kane County, IL was Census Tract 8521.01 with a value of $180,808, followed by Census Tract 8548 and Census Tract 8524.02, with respective values of $135,271 and $135,139.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

9.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kane County, IL (49.4k out of 525k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
25,583 ± 1,307
Hispanic
25,212 ± 1,340
Other
13,266 ± 1,062

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

275k

2019 Value

± 10,009

−0.121%

1 Year decline

± 5.04%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Kane County, IL declined at a rate of −0.121%, from 275k employees to 275k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kane County, IL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (31,670 people), Sales & Related Occupations (30,645 people), and Management Occupations (30,109 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kane County, IL.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Kane County, IL, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (31,670 people), Sales & Related Occupations (30,645 people), and Management Occupations (30,109 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Kane County, IL has an unusually high number of residents working as Material Moving Occupations (1.62 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (1.34 times), and Sales & Related Occupations (1.14 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Kane County, IL, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($84,626), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($83,877), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($83,227).

Industries

Employment by Industries

275k

2019 Value

± 10,009

−0.121%

1 Year decline

± 5.04%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Kane County, IL declined at a rate of −0.121%, from 275k employees to 275k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kane County, IL, are Manufacturing (41,041 people), Retail Trade (30,389 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (29,782 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kane County, IL, though some of these residents may live in Kane County, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Kane County, IL, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (41,041 people), Retail Trade (30,389 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (29,782 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Kane County, IL has an unusually high number of Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.69 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.55 times), and Wholesale Trade (1.46 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Kane County, IL, by median earnings, are Utilities ($90,078), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($77,646), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($71,502).

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

Showing data for Illinois.

$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

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kane County, IL went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%). The most partisan county was Wayne County, IL with 84.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (56.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.7%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.24%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kane County, IL went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kane County, IL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Illinois.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Kane County, IL

56.1% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Illinois

Wayne County, IL
84.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Edwards County, IL
84.2% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Clay County, IL
81.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Illinois was Wayne County, IL with 84.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Illinois colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Illinois

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

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 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, IL awarded 7,036 degrees. The student population of Kane County, IL is skewed towards women, with 8,957 male students and 14,039 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kane County, IL are White (3,764 and 53.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2,164 and 30.9%), Black or African American (384 and 5.48%), and Asian (270 and 3.85%).

The largest universities in Kane County, IL by number of degrees awarded are Elgin Community College (3,064 and 43.5%), Aurora University (1,954 and 27.8%), and Waubonsee Community College (1,627 and 23.1%).

The most popular majors in Kane County, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,903 and 27%), Social Work (647 and 9.2%), and Biological & Physical Sciences (416 and 5.91%).

The median tuition cost in Kane County, IL for private four year colleges is $27,220.

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,094 degree-majorss awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
416 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
187 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Kane County, IL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 1,094 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Elgin Community College
3,064 degrees awarded
Aurora University
1,954 degrees awarded
Waubonsee Community College
1,627 degrees awarded

$27,220

Median Private

In 2020, the Kane County, IL institution with the largest number of graduating students was Elgin Community College with 3,064 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

3,078

Degrees Awarded to Men

3,958

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 3,078 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kane County, IL, which is 0.778 times less than the 3,958 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Kane County, IL by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
3,764 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2,164 degrees awarded
Black or African American
384 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Kane County, IL was White students. These 3,764 degrees mean that there were 1.74 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2,164 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kane County, IL was $247,100 in 2019, which is 1.03 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $246,000 to $247,100, a 0.447% increase. The homeownership rate in Kane County, IL is 74.2%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Kane County, IL have an average commute time of 27.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kane County, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$247,100

2019 Median

± $5,319

$246,000

2018 Median

± $6,621

In 2019, the median property value in Kane County, IL grew to to $247,100 from the previous year's value of $246,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Kane County, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kane County, IL the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

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

$84,368

Median Household Income

± $3,053

182k

Number of Households

± 7,663

In 2019, the median household income of the 182k households in Kane County, IL grew to $84,368 from the previous year's value of $79,818.

The following chart displays the households in Kane County, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Kane County, IL distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kane County, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

74.2%

2019 Homeownership

75.3%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 74.2% of the housing units in Kane County, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Kane County, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

27.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kane County, IL have a longer commute time (27.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 3.1% of the workforce in Kane County, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (78.8%)
Carpooled (9.02%)
Worked At Home (5.9%)

In 2019, 78.8% of workers in Kane County, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.02%) and those who worked at home (5.9%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kane County, 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, IL have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

92.1% of the population of Kane County, IL has health coverage, with 55% on employee plans, 15.5% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 9.02% on non-group plans, and 0.959% 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 Kane County, IL see 2439 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.571% decrease from the previous year (2453 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1479 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 368 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Wayne County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (19.9%). Additionally, Vermilion County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (43.2%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,439 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kane County, IL

Primary care physicians in Kane County, IL see an average of 2,439 patients per year. This represents a 0.571% decrease from the previous year (2,453 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

$8,262

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Illinois

$4,875

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$4,959

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,116

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Illinois (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.44%, from $7,911 to $8,262.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

7.88%

Uninsured

55%

Employer Coverage

15.5%

Medicaid

11.6%

Medicare

9.02%

Non-Group

0.959%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kane County, IL declined by 8.82% from 8.64% to 7.88%.

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