McHenry County, IL

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2020 Population

307,291

0.137% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

40.2

0% 1-year change

2020 Poverty Rate

6.55%

6.11% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$90,014

3.7% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$234,000

4.23% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

164,018

0.332% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, McHenry County, IL had a population of 307k people with a median age of 40.2 and a median household income of $90,014. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of McHenry County, IL declined from 307,714 to 307,291, a −0.137% decrease and its median household income grew from $86,799 to $90,014, a 3.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in McHenry County, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.3%), White (Hispanic) (10.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.68%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.05%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.49%).

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.

96% of the residents in McHenry County, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in McHenry County, IL are McHenry County College (1,615 degrees awarded in 2020), Cosmetology & Spa Academy (135 degrees), and First Institute of Travel, Inc. (135 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in McHenry County, IL was $234,000, and the homeownership rate was 80.1%.

Most people in McHenry County, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32 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.

About the photo: Bed & Breakfast from the movie "Groundhog Day" (1993), Woodstock, IL

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Population & Diversity

McHenry County, IL is home to a population of 307k people, from which 96% are citizens. As of 2020, 8.94% of McHenry County, IL residents were born outside of the country (27.5k people).

In 2020, there were 7.74 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (247k people) in McHenry County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31.9k White (Hispanic) and 8.23k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96%

2020 Citizenship

95.9%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96% of McHenry County, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in McHenry County, IL was 95.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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 ± 588
White (Hispanic)
31.9k ± 1.25k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
8.23k ± 395

13.4%

Hispanic Population

41.2k people

13.4% of the people in McHenry County, IL are hispanic (41.2k 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
628,401 ± 18,975 people
India
158,225 ± 9,705 people
Poland
127,303 ± 8,716 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 628,401 Illinois residents, followed by India with 158,225 and Poland with 127,303.

Foreign-Born Population

8.94%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

27.5k people

9.3%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

28.6k people

As of 2020, 8.94% of McHenry County, IL residents (27.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in McHenry County, IL was 9.3%, 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
5,367 ± 427
Gulf War (2001-)
2,701 ± 453
Gulf War (1990s)
2,132 ± 386

McHenry County, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.99 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of McHenry County, IL employs 164k people. The largest industries in McHenry County, IL are Manufacturing (25,044 people), Retail Trade (20,860 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (18,510 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($81,750), Public Administration ($77,739), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($74,262).

Males in Illinois have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,880. The income inequality in Illinois (measured using the Gini index) is 0.479, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

164k

2020 Value

± 3,116

−0.332%

1 Year decline

± 2.57%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in McHenry County, IL declined at a rate of −0.332%, from 165k employees to 164k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in McHenry County, IL, are Sales & Related Occupations (20,308 people), Management Occupations (20,297 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (19,115 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

164k

2020 Value

± 3,116

−0.332%

1 Year decline

± 2.57%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in McHenry County, IL declined at a rate of −0.332%, from 165k employees to 164k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in McHenry County, IL, are Manufacturing (25,044 people), Retail Trade (20,860 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (18,510 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

$58,243

Median earning men ± $2,144

$35,828

Median earning women ± $1,196

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($91,426), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($76,169), and Wholesale Trade ($75,979).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,535), Information ($52,009), and Construction ($51,143).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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 $138B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($87.2B) and Mixed freight ($79.8B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$1.03T

2020 Value in Illinois

$1.94T

Projected 2050 Value in Illinois

88.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $1.03T. This is expected to increase 88.6% 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
$77.4B
Wisconsin
$56.8B
California
$46.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $77.4B, followed by Wisconsin with $56.8B and California and $46.1B.

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 18 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.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Illinois

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

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 Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 18 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 2020, universities in McHenry County, IL awarded 1,885 degrees. The student population of McHenry County, IL in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 3,654 male students and 4,785 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in McHenry County, IL are White (1,279 and 67.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (406 and 21.5%), Unknown (86 and 4.56%), and Two or More Races (47 and 2.49%).

The largest universities in McHenry County, IL by number of degrees awarded are McHenry County College (1,615 and 85.7%), Cosmetology & Spa Academy (135 and 7.16%), and First Institute of Travel, Inc. (135 and 7.16%).

The most popular majors in McHenry County, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (723 and 38.4%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (171 and 9.07%), and Biological & Physical Sciences (134 and 7.11%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 8,439 students enrolled in McHenry County, IL, 43.3% men and 56.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,267 records, of which 54.4% were women and 45.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
377 degree-majors awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
134 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
33 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in McHenry County, IL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 377 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
1,615 degrees awarded
Cosmetology & Spa Academy
135 degrees awarded
First Institute of Travel, Inc.
135 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was McHenry County College with 1,615 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 763 men were awarded degrees from institutions in McHenry County, IL, which is 0.68 times less than the 1,122 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,279 degrees mean that there were 3.15 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 406 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 ($11,345) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($517) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) 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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Measure

In 2020, 0.879% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.877% 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 2020 were High School or Equivalent (2.59M), Some college (2.22M), and Bachelors Degree (2.03M).

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 $234,000 in 2020, which is 1.02 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $224,500 to $234,000, a 4.23% increase. The homeownership rate in McHenry County, IL is 80.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in McHenry County, IL have an average commute time of 32 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 $90,014. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in McHenry County, IL was Census Tract 8711.07 with a value of $138,889, followed by Census Tract 8707.03 and Census Tract 8714.02, with respective values of $125,288 and $122,604.

In 2021, 13.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in McHenry County, IL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 2.76%.

Housing

Property

$234,000

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,180

$90,779

Median Property Taxes

±$1,682

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

80.1%

Homeownership

2020

62.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 80.1% of the housing units in McHenry County, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.4%.

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 8707.03
Census Tract 8714.02

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in McHenry County, IL was Census Tract 8711.07 with a value of $138,889, followed by Census Tract 8707.03 and Census Tract 8714.02, with respective values of $125,288 and $122,604.

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.

$90,014

Median Household Income

± $2,200

113k

Number of Households

± 2,466

In 2020, the median household income of the 113k households in McHenry County, IL grew to $90,014 from the previous year's value of $86,799.

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.

0.479

2020 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.482

2019 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2020, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.479 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.707% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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 2020

Drove Alone (81.2%)
Worked At Home (8.09%)
Carpooled (6.98%)

In 2020, 81.2% of workers in McHenry County, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.09%) and those who carpooled to work (6.98%).

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

32 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in McHenry County, IL have a longer commute time (32 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 5.26% 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 2021, 13.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in McHenry County, IL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 2.76%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

6.55% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in McHenry County, IL (19.9k out of 305k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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 2021, 6.6% of the children was living in poverty in McHenry County, IL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 3.3%.

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 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 95.7 in McHenry County, IL. From 2014 to 2021, 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

94.6% of the population of McHenry County, IL has health coverage, with 61.5% on employee plans, 10.2% on Medicaid, 10.9% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 0.939% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Illinois was $8,262 in 2014. This is a 4.44% increase from the previous year ($7,911).

Primary care physicians in McHenry County, IL see 2004 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.45% increase from the previous year (1956 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1570 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 489 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Illinois. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Illinois, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,004 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in McHenry County, IL

Primary care physicians in McHenry County, IL see an average of 2,004 patients per year. This represents a 2.45% increase from the previous year (1,956 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.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Illinois across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25% under 18 years, 18.3% between 18 and 34 years, 42.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.38%

Uninsured

61.5%

Employer Coverage

10.2%

Medicaid

10.9%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

0.939%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in McHenry County, IL declined by 11.7% from 6.1% to 5.38%.

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 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 28.4 in McHenry County, IL.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, 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 33.2% in McHenry County, IL.

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

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