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Manteno, IL
Village in Kankakee County, Illinois.
Population
9,030
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,688
ZIP codes
0
Manteno and its ZIP codes
Manteno at a glance
- Manteno is about 7.4 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- It is the 242nd most populous of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- Households here earn a median of $97,634 a year, 17% more than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $248,400 (6% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,141 a month.
Local data for Manteno, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Manteno, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$97,634
Poverty rate
3.5%
Median home value
$248,400
Median rent
$1,141/mo
Homeownership
75.6%
Bachelor's or higher
27.5%
Median age
45.6
Average commute
32.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,970), Irish Americans (1,508), Polish Americans (715).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kankakee County. PPP loans are for Manteno.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,435
41,919 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,091
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$673M
FY 2026, $6,259 per person
How people get to work
Manteno, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.1%
Average one-way commute: 32.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Manteno, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
614
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
300
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 16°F
41.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Manteno, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Manteno
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BourbonnaisVillage | 4.5 mi | 9.3 |
| BradleyVillage | 4.9 mi | 7.3 |
| PeotoneVillage | 6.3 mi | 2 |
| AndresCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Wilton CenterCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.6 |
| LimestoneVillage | 9.7 mi | 2.7 |
| Sun River TerraceVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.6 |
| KankakeeCity | 10 mi | 15.1 |
| MomenceCity | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| Grant ParkVillage | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| Aroma ParkVillage | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| ManhattanVillage | 12 mi | 6.8 |
| SymertonVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| BonfieldVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| MoneeVillage | 13 mi | 4.6 |
| RitchieCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Manteno, IL in?
- Manteno is in Kankakee County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Manteno, IL?
- About 9,030 people live in Manteno, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Manteno?
- Nearby places include Bourbonnais (4.5 mi), Bradley (4.9 mi), Peotone (6.3 mi), Andres (9.3 mi), Wilton Center (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023