Village · Illinois
Channahon, Illinois
Channahon, village, mostly in Will County (69.4% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Grundy County, Illinois. Channahon had 14,530 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 13,383 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 13,927 (±690). GEOID 1712476.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,530
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,383 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,927 ±690
Median household income
$119,494
±$10,000 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$327,900
±$16,810 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$1,708
±$158 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is Channahon and what county is it in?
Channahon is a village mostly in Will County (69.4% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Grundy County, Illinois. It covers 16.6 square miles of land, 808 residents per square mile in 2020.
Channahon is in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 13 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Channahon lies mostly within Channahon Township and reaches into Aux Sable Township, Troy Township and Saratoga Township (Grundy County), towns or townships with their own local government (2020 census blocks).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Will County | 9,285 | 69.4% |
| Grundy County | 4,098 | 30.6% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Channahon, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 14,530 people lived in Channahon on July 1, 2025, up 8.2% since 2020, while Illinois shrank 0.8%. The 2020 Census counted 13,383 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 13,927 (±690).
| Measure | Channahon | Will County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,927 ±690 | 701,462 | +1,094 |
| Households | 4,547 ±317 | 244,273 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.06 ±0.19 | 2.84 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,684 ±322 | 254,278 | no clear change |
Channahon's population since 2000
From 7,344 in 2000 to 14,530 in 2025: up 97.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Channahon as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Channahon?
The median resident of Channahon is 37.2 years old; 25.1% are under 18 and 12.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 16.3%. 4.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Channahon | Will County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2 ±3.5 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.1% ±3.2 pts | 23.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.5% ±2.4 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Male | 48.4% ±2.1 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.3% ±5.3 pts | 19.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.7% ±5.7 pts | 58.6% | −7.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.4 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 6.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±1.1 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.6% ±1.5 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.2% ±2.8 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7% ±1.2 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 8.9% ±2.1 pts | 10.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.0% ±1.2 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.4% ±1.4 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.3% ±4.3 pts | 37.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.1% ±2.7 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.6% ±2.7 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4% ±1.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Channahon earn?
Half of Channahon's 4,547 households earn less than $119,494 a year (±$10,000), against $109,984 in Will County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $113,097 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Channahon | Will County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $119,494 ±$10,000 | $109,984 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $142,328 ±$10,191 | $134,181 | – |
| Per capita income | $47,476 ±$4,675 | $47,516 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.9% ±2.4 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.4% ±4.8 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.7% ±1.7 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% ±0.9 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.8% ±1.1 pts | 94.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Channahon?
Owners occupy 90.1% of Channahon's occupied homes and renters 9.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $327,900 by its owner (±$16,810). The median renter pays $1,708 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Channahon | Will County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $327,900 ±$16,810 | $319,600 | +$51,609 |
| Median gross rent | $1,708 ±$158 | $1,462 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 25.7% ±17.1 pts | 43.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,344 ±$101 | $2,255 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 90.1% ±3.4 pts | 82.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 9.9% ±3.4 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Housing units | 4,684 ±322 | 254,278 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8% ±1.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.1% ±9.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.0% ±3.1 pts | 74.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% ±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.3% ±2.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.4% ±3.8 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.0% ±0.9 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.7% ±1.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Channahon building?
Builders took permits for 59 new housing units in Channahon in 2025 (51 in single-family houses), 4.1 per 1,000 residents against 1.5 across Illinois.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Channahon work and get to work?
80.9% of Channahon's workers drive alone and 10.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.4%.
| Measure | Channahon | Will County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.3% ±3.4 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.4% ±2.7 pts | 4.9% | +3.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 80.9% ±4.3 pts | 72.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.4% ±3.0 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.5% ±3.2 pts | 14.7% | +7.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.3 min ±2.3 | 31.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Channahon?
1 census tract lies mostly in Channahon, and 7 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1.03Grundy County | 7,337 | $108,803 |
| Tract 8833.05Will County | 3,458 | $139,740 |
| Tract 8833.06Will County | 3,616 | $115,481 |
| Tract 8833.03Will County | 3,695 | $150,109 |
| Tract 8832.11Will County | 6,480 | $103,512 |
| Tract 8832.12Will County | 6,876 | $150,176 |
| Tract 1.02Grundy County | 8,602 | $104,547 |
| Tract 7Grundy County | 5,910 | $79,357 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Channahon) · Census block assignment files
How does Channahon compare with other places in Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Channahon is the 2,456th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 169th-most populous of 1,294 in Illinois.
Channahon ranks 163rd of 1,380 places in Illinois with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 169th | 1,294 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 32nd | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 695th | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 163rd | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 326th | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 200th | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 114th | 1,280 |
| Poverty rate | 900th | 1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 521st | 1,369 |
| Median age | 1,118th | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 198th | 1,382 |
| Work from home | 550th | 1,015 |
| Travel time to work | 264th | 1,382 |
Channahon's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
Every place in Illinois, sortable · Compare Channahon with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Channahon?
16 of the 57 figures for Channahon on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Channahon are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Channahon.