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Kirkland, IL
Village in DeKalb County, Illinois.
Population
1,525
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,227
ZIP codes
0
Kirkland and its ZIP codes
Kirkland at a glance
- Kirkland is about 5.4 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $94,338, 13% above the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $191,600 (27% below Illinois) and median rent is $875 a month.
Local data for Kirkland, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kirkland, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$94,338
Poverty rate
6.8%
Median home value
$191,600
Median rent
$875/mo
Homeownership
73.5%
Bachelor's or higher
20.9%
Median age
34.8
Average commute
33.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (425), Irish Americans (200), Polish Americans (142).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for DeKalb County. PPP loans are for Kirkland.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,423
36,506 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,006
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$551M
FY 2026, $5,487 per person
How people get to work
Kirkland, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.1%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 33.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kirkland, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
603
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
152
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 13°F
37.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kirkland, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Kirkland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KingstonVillage | 5.2 mi | 1 |
| Monroe CenterVillage | 7.3 mi | 1.2 |
| GenoaCity | 7.9 mi | 2.6 |
| Cherry ValleyVillage | 11 mi | 8.4 |
| MaltaVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| SycamoreCity | 11 mi | 10.1 |
| BelvidereCity | 11 mi | 12.7 |
| CrestonVillage | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| DeKalbCity | 12 mi | 17.5 |
| Davis JunctionVillage | 12 mi | 4.2 |
| New MilfordVillage | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| HolcombCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Garden PrairieCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| RileyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| MarengoCity | 14 mi | 8.9 |
| CortlandTown | 14 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kirkland, IL in?
- Kirkland is in DeKalb County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Kirkland, IL?
- About 1,525 people live in Kirkland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kirkland?
- Nearby places include Kingston (5.2 mi), Monroe Center (7.3 mi), Genoa (7.9 mi), Cherry Valley (11 mi), Malta (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023