McHenry County, IL

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    2024 Population
    312,591
    US Senator
    Dick Durbin
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Tammy Duckworth
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    40.7
    0.743% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    6.23%
    2.57% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $104,802
    1.91% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $308,100
    7.39% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    166,438
    0.324% 1-year growth

    About

    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.

    95.4% of the residents in McHenry County, IL are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in McHenry County, IL are McHenry County College (1,897 degrees awarded in 2024), Cosmetology & Spa Academy (244 degrees), and First Institute of Travel, Inc. (171 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in McHenry County, IL was $308,100, and the homeownership rate was 82.7%.

    Most people in McHenry County, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.1 minutes. The average car ownership in McHenry County, IL was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    McHenry County, IL is home to a population of 313k people, from which 95.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 9.9% of McHenry County, IL residents were born outside of the country (30.9k people).

    In 2024, there were 11.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (238k people) in McHenry County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.2k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 13.6k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    95.4%
    2024 Citizenship
    95.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 95.4% of McHenry County, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in McHenry County, IL was 95.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in McHenry County, IL
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      238k ± 916
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      21.2k ± 1.94k
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      13.6k ± 1.32k
    16.1%
    Hispanic Population
    50.2k people

    In 2024, there were 11.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (238k people) in McHenry County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.2k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 13.6k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    16.1% of the people in McHenry County, IL are hispanic (50.2k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in McHenry County, IL as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Illinois.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      637,284 ± 19,101 people
    2. India
      166,788 ± 9,961 people
    3. Poland
      117,148 ± 8,364 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 637,284 Illinois residents, followed by India with 166,788 and Poland with 117,148.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    9.9%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    30.9k people
    9.21%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    28.7k people

    As of 2024, 9.9% of McHenry County, IL residents (30.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in McHenry County, IL was 9.21%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      4,804 ± 438
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      3,268 ± 493
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      2,073 ± 445

    McHenry County, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.47 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    95.5% of the population of McHenry County, IL has health coverage, with 60.7% on employee plans, 10.4% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 10.5% on non-group plans, and 0.88% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in McHenry County, IL see 2,222 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,222 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1450 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 360 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    2,222 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in McHenry County, IL

    Primary care physicians in McHenry County, IL see an average of 2,222 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,222 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 41.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    4.53%
    Uninsured
    60.7%
    Employer Coverage
    10.4%
    Medicaid
    13%
    Medicare
    10.5%
    Non-Group
    0.88%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in McHenry County, IL declined by 3.16% from 4.68% to 4.53%.

    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.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

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    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 4.59 in McHenry County, IL.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, 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 34.2% in McHenry County, IL.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 5.91% in McHenry County, IL.

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    Economy

    The economy of McHenry County, IL employs 166k people. In 2024, the largest industries in McHenry County, IL were Manufacturing (25,605 people), Retail Trade (20,177 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (18,960 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($126,364), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($97,679), and Utilities ($94,058).

    Employment

    Occupations

    166k
    2024 Value
    ± 3,236
    0.324%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.75%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in McHenry County, IL grew at a rate of 0.324%, from 166k employees to 166k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in McHenry County, IL, are Management Occupations (21,369 people), Sales & Related Occupations (18,133 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (17,203 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of McHenry County, IL.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    166k
    2024 Value
    ± 3,236
    0.324%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.75%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in McHenry County, IL grew at a rate of 0.324%, from 166k employees to 166k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in McHenry County, IL, are Manufacturing (25,605 people), Retail Trade (20,177 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (18,960 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.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $67,796
    Median earning men ± $2,626
    $44,936
    Median earning women ± $1,245

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($103,349), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($101,062), and Information ($100,720).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,366), Manufacturing ($56,588), and Construction ($56,440).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.47%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13%.

    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
    1. 837
      Construction
    2. 654
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. 539
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $895k
      Manufacturing
    2. $708k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $579k
      Construction

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

    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

    Voting results are not available for McHenry County, IL. Showing the available data for Illinois.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (54.4%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (43.5%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.43%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Illinois

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    Dick Durbin
    Senator from Illinois2
    Assumed office on January 3, 1997
    Tammy Duckworth
    Senator from Illinois3
    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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in McHenry County, IL awarded 2,312 degrees. The student population of McHenry County, IL in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 4,307 male students and 5,815 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in McHenry County, IL are White (1,338 and 58%), Hispanic or Latino (661 and 28.6%), Two or More Races (93 and 4.03%), and Black or African American (83 and 3.6%).

    The largest universities in McHenry County, IL by number of degrees awarded are McHenry County College (1,897 and 82.1%), Cosmetology & Spa Academy (244 and 10.6%), and First Institute of Travel, Inc. (171 and 7.4%).

    The most popular majors in McHenry County, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (902 and 39%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (227 and 9.82%), and Biological & Physical Sciences (155 and 6.7%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 10,122 students enrolled in McHenry County, IL, 42.6% men and 57.4% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,828 records, of which 54.9% were women and 45.1% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      427 degrees awarded
    2. Biological & Physical Sciences
      155 degrees awarded
    3. Registered Nursing
      27 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in McHenry County, IL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 427 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. McHenry County College
      1,897 degrees awarded
    2. Cosmetology & Spa Academy
      244 degrees awarded
    3. First Institute of Travel, Inc.
      171 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was McHenry County College with 1,897 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 855 men were awarded degrees from institutions in McHenry County, IL, which is 0.587 times less than the 1,457 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,338 degrees mean that there were 2.02 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 661 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($9,875) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($517) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in McHenry County, IL was $308,100 in 2024, which is 0.926 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $286,900 to $308,100, a 7.39% increase. The homeownership rate in McHenry County, IL is 82.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in McHenry County, IL have an average commute time of 30.1 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.

    In 2025, 11.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in McHenry County, IL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.79%.

    Housing

    Property

    $308,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$3,743
    $97,259
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,943

    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.

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    Rent vs Own

    82.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    62.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 82.7% of the housing units in McHenry County, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 82.6%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $104,802
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,178
    118k
    Number of Households
    ± 2,708

    In 2024, the median household income of the 118k households in McHenry County, IL grew to $104,802 from the previous year's value of $102,836.

    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 $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for McHenry County, IL is from Illinois.
    0.471
    2024 Wage GINI in Illinois
    0.474
    2023 Wage GINI in Illinois

    In 2024, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.55% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (72.9%)
    2. Worked At Home (16.1%)
    3. Carpooled (7.74%)

    In 2024, 72.9% of workers in McHenry County, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.1%) and those who carpooled to work (7.74%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    30.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in McHenry County, IL have a longer commute time (30.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.92% of the workforce in McHenry County, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    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.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 11.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in McHenry County, IL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.79%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    6.23% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in McHenry County, IL (19.3k out of 311k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 6 - 11.

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

    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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 7.6% of the children was living in poverty in McHenry County, IL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.3%.

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    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.

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