McHenry County, IL

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2021 Population

310,749

1.13% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.4

0.498% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

6.28%

4.03% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$93,801

4.21% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$241,500

3.21% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

165,199

0.72% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, McHenry County, IL had a population of 311k people with a median age of 40.4 and a median household income of $93,801. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of McHenry County, IL grew from 307,291 to 310,749, a 1.13% increase and its median household income grew from $90,014 to $93,801, a 4.21% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in McHenry County, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.5%), White (Hispanic) (9.19%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.93%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.69%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.26%).

None of the households in McHenry County, 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.

95.9% of the residents in McHenry County, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in McHenry County, IL are McHenry County College (1,699 degrees awarded in 2021), Cosmetology & Spa Academy (154 degrees), and First Institute of Travel, Inc. (140 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in McHenry County, IL was $241,500, and the homeownership rate was 81.5%.

Most people in McHenry County, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.3 minutes. The average car ownership in McHenry County, IL was 2 cars per household.

McHenry County, IL borders Boone County, IL, Cook County, IL, DeKalb County, IL, Kane County, IL, Lake County, IL, Kenosha County, WI, and Walworth County, WI.

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Population & Diversity

McHenry County, IL is home to a population of 311k people, from which 95.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.8% of McHenry County, IL residents were born outside of the country (27.3k people).

In 2021, there were 8.65 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (247k people) in McHenry County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28.6k White (Hispanic) and 9.1k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.9%

2021 Citizenship

96%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.9% of McHenry County, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in McHenry County, IL was 96%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in McHenry County, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
247k ± 799
White (Hispanic)
28.6k ± 1.35k
Two+ (Hispanic)
9.1k ± 1.47k

13.8%

Hispanic Population

43k people

13.8% of the people in McHenry County, IL are hispanic (43k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
630,004 ± 19,002 people
India
162,094 ± 9,822 people
Poland
126,931 ± 8,704 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 630,004 Illinois residents, followed by India with 162,094 and Poland with 126,931.

Foreign-Born Population

8.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

27.3k people

8.94%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

27.5k people

As of 2021, 8.8% of McHenry County, IL residents (27.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in McHenry County, IL was 8.94%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,258 ± 484
Gulf War (2001-)
2,761 ± 508
Gulf War (1990s)
2,224 ± 436

McHenry County, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.9 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of McHenry County, IL employs 165k people. The largest industries in McHenry County, IL are Manufacturing (25,102 people), Retail Trade (20,428 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (18,731 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($108,583), Utilities ($95,323), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($86,053).

Males in Illinois have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,278. The income inequality in Illinois (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

165k

2021 Value

± 3,228

0.72%

1 Year growth

± 2.71%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in McHenry County, IL grew at a rate of 0.72%, from 164k employees to 165k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in McHenry County, IL, are Management Occupations (20,529 people), Sales & Related Occupations (19,640 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (18,869 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of McHenry County, 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

165k

2021 Value

± 3,228

0.72%

1 Year growth

± 2.71%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in McHenry County, IL grew at a rate of 0.72%, from 164k employees to 165k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in McHenry County, IL, are Manufacturing (25,102 people), Retail Trade (20,428 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (18,731 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of McHenry County, IL, though some of these residents may live in McHenry County, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$61,323

Median earning men ± $1,626

$38,334

Median earning women ± $1,616

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($94,421), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($88,650), and Information ($84,971).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,106), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,833), and Construction ($48,654).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

2,987
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
2,279
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
2,122
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$3.36M
Manufacturing
$1.41M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$770k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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 $134B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($110B) and Mixed freight ($86.9B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$1T

2020 Value in Illinois

$1.94T

Projected 2050 Value in Illinois

93.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $1T. This is expected to increase 93.1% 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
$79.7B
Wisconsin
$55.8B
Michigan
$41.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $79.7B, followed by Wisconsin with $55.8B and Michigan and $41.4B.

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 McHenry County, IL went to Donald J. Trump with 50.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.33%).

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 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.33%)
Libertarian Party

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

Senator 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 Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 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 2021, universities in McHenry County, IL awarded 1,993 degrees. The student population of McHenry County, IL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,967 male students and 5,517 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in McHenry County, IL are White (1,340 and 67.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (400 and 20.1%), Unknown (92 and 4.62%), and Two or More Races (73 and 3.66%).

The largest universities in McHenry County, IL by number of degrees awarded are McHenry County College (1,699 and 85.2%), Cosmetology & Spa Academy (154 and 7.73%), and First Institute of Travel, Inc. (140 and 7.02%).

The most popular majors in McHenry County, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (810 and 40.6%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (160 and 8.03%), and Biological & Physical Sciences (138 and 6.92%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 9,484 students enrolled in McHenry County, IL, 41.8% men and 58.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,723 records, of which 56.3% were women and 43.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
392 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
138 degrees awarded
General Studies
31 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in McHenry County, IL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 392 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

McHenry County College
1,699 degrees awarded
Cosmetology & Spa Academy
154 degrees awarded
First Institute of Travel, Inc.
140 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was McHenry County College with 1,699 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 788 men were awarded degrees from institutions in McHenry County, IL, which is 0.654 times less than the 1,205 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,340 degrees mean that there were 3.35 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 400 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 ($11,091) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($517) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,400) 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

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Measure

In 2021, 0.977% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.61M), Some college (2.19M), and Bachelors Degree (2.07M).

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 McHenry County, IL was $241,500 in 2021, which is 0.986 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $234,000 to $241,500, a 3.21% increase. The homeownership rate in McHenry County, IL is 81.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in McHenry County, IL have an average commute time of 31.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in McHenry County, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in McHenry County, IL is $93,801. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in McHenry County, IL was Census Tract 8711.07 with a value of $152,176, followed by Census Tract 8711.09 and Census Tract 8707.03, with respective values of $123,913 and $122,101.

In 2022, 12.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in McHenry County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.48%.

Housing

Property

$241,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,700

$93,244

Median Property Taxes

±$1,714

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 McHenry County, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in McHenry County, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

81.5%

Homeownership

2021

62.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 81.5% of the housing units in McHenry County, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in McHenry County, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 8711.07
Census Tract 8711.09
Census Tract 8707.03

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in McHenry County, IL was Census Tract 8711.07 with a value of $152,176, followed by Census Tract 8711.09 and Census Tract 8707.03, with respective values of $123,913 and $122,101.

The following map shows all of the tracts in McHenry County, 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.

$93,801

Median Household Income

± $2,379

114k

Number of Households

± 2,451

In 2021, the median household income of the 114k households in McHenry County, IL grew to $93,801 from the previous year's value of $90,014.

The following chart displays the households in McHenry 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.

Wage Distribution

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

0.478

2021 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.479

2020 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2021, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0522% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.9%)
Worked At Home (11%)
Carpooled (6.52%)

In 2021, 78.9% of workers in McHenry County, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11%) and those who carpooled to work (6.52%).

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

31.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in McHenry County, IL have a longer commute time (31.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.79% of the workforce in McHenry County, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in McHenry County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.48%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

6.28% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in McHenry County, IL (19.4k out of 308k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in McHenry County, IL is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 7.3% of the children was living in poverty in McHenry County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 95.7 in McHenry County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 23.2 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

95.1% of the population of McHenry County, IL has health coverage, with 62.8% on employee plans, 9.42% on Medicaid, 12.1% on Medicare, 9.97% on non-group plans, and 0.824% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in McHenry County, IL see 2066 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.09% increase from the previous year (2004 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1529 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 440 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,066 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in McHenry County, IL

Primary care physicians in McHenry County, IL see an average of 2,066 patients per year. This represents a 3.09% increase from the previous year (2,004 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.9% under 18 years, 18.2% between 18 and 34 years, 42.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.91%

Uninsured

62.8%

Employer Coverage

9.42%

Medicaid

12.1%

Medicare

9.97%

Non-Group

0.824%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in McHenry County, IL declined by 0.754% from 4.95% to 4.91%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 33 in McHenry County, IL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in McHenry County, IL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.4% in McHenry County, IL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in McHenry County, IL.

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