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Population Review

McHenry city, IL — Population & Demographics

McHenry city, IL has a population of 27,774. The median household income is $86,865 and the median age is 43.5.

27,774

Population

$86,865

Median Income

$244,900

Median Home Value

43.5

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White84.5%
Black or African American0.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$86,865

Median Household Income

$47,096

Per Capita Income

1.6%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$244,900

Median Home Value

$1,508

Median Rent

73.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

90.8%

High School+

25.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.5%

Drive Alone

76.7%

Public Transit

12.4%

Work From Home

30.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

15.7%

Foreign Born

84.2%

Non-English at Home

6.5%

Veterans

12.5%

With Disability

95.2%

Health Insurance

96.5%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management16.4%
Manufacturing15.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services9.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate8.9%
Construction8.3%
Retail Trade5.4%
Information5.4%
Public Administration4.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.3%
Transportation & Warehousing1.6%
Agriculture & Mining0.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

McHenry city, IL has a population of 27,774 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in McHenry city, IL is $86,865, with 1.6% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in McHenry city, IL is $244,900, with median rent at $1,508.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.