McHenry, IL Demographics

What is the population of McHenry?

There are 27,493 residents in McHenry, with a median age of 43.1. Of this, 49.19% are males and 50.81% are females. US-born citizens make up 90.3% of the resident pool in McHenry, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.82%. Additionally, 3.88% of the population is represented by non-citizens. A total of 23,871 people in McHenry currently live in the same house as they did last year.
Y-o-Y Change
Total Population 27,493 0.9%
Male Population 13,525 1.5%
Female Population 13,968 0.4%
Male Population 49.19%
Female Population 50.81%
Y-o-Y Change
Median Age 43.1 2.1%
Citizen U.S. Born 24,825 -0.7%
Citizen not U.S. Born 1,601 43.7%
Not Citizen 1,067 -4.0%
Citizen U.S. Born 90.3%
Citizen not U.S. Born 5.82%
Not Citizen 3.88%
Y-o-Y Change
Moved from Abroad 22 -15.4%
Moved from Same County 1,787 21.0%
Moved from Same State 1,009 -3.6%
Moved from Different State 442 -1.8%
Same House as Last Year 23,871 -0.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.08%
Moved from Same County 6.59%
Moved from Same State 3.72%
Moved from Different State 1.63%
Same House as Last Year 87.98%

What are the employment statistics in McHenry?

White-collar workers make up 74.44% of the working population in McHenry, while blue-collar employees account for 25.56%. There are also 1,471 entrepreneurs in McHenry (9.74% of the workforce); 11,080 workers employed in private companies (73.39%); and 1,732 people working in governmental institutions (11.47%).
Y-o-Y Change
White Collar 11,239 3.1%
Blue Collar 3,859 4.1%
White Collar 74.44%
Blue Collar 25.56%
Y-o-Y Change
Self Employees 1,471 29.0%
Private Companies 11,080 0.1%
Governmental Workers 1,732 3.7%
Not for Profit Companies 815 11.0%
Self Employees 9.74%
Private Companies 73.39%
Governmental Workers 11.47%
Not for Profit Companies 5.4%

How many households are there in McHenry?

There are a total of 11,228 households in McHenry, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 65.66% of these McHenry households, while non-family units account for the remaining 34.34%. Additionally, 28.47% of households have children and 71.53% of households are without children.
Y-o-Y Change
Total households 11,228 1.9%
Average People per Household 2 N/A
Family Households 7,372 0.3%
Non-Family Households 3,856 5.1%
Family Households 65.66%
Non-Family Households 34.34%
Y-o-Y Change
Households with Children 3,197 2.8%
Households without Children 8,031 1.6%
Households with Children 28.47%
Households without Children 71.53%

What are the median and average incomes in McHenry?

The average annual household income in McHenry is $108,433, while the median household income sits at $83,651 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $91,847, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $106,778. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $48,214 and $48,667, respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Average Household Income $108,433 5.3%
Median Household Income $83,651 8.8%
People below Poverty Level -50 N/A
People above Poverty Level 25,796 4.9%

How many homeowners and renters are there in McHenry?

There are 11,414 housing units in McHenry, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1988. Of the 11,228 occupied housing units in McHenry, 75.19% are owner-occupied, while 24.81% have renters living in them. Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 72.28% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $232,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,540 per month in McHenry.
Y-o-Y Change
Housing Units 11,414 1.2%
Median Year Built 1988 -0.1%
Built in 1939 or Earlier 436 2.6%
Built between 1940 and 1949 190 31.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 1,236 22.1%
Built between 1960 and 1969 817 -2.9%
Built between 1970 and 1979 1,986 5.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 1,357 -11.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 2,082 0.5%
Built between 2000 and 2009 2,758 -2.1%
Built between 2010 and 2019 515 -3.9%
Built in 2020 or Later 37 N/A
Y-o-Y Change
Occupied Housing Units 11,228 1.9%
Owner Occupied 8,442 1.8%
Renter Occupied $2,786 2.2%
Owner Occupied 75.19%
Renter Occupied 24.81%
Y-o-Y Change
With Mortgage 6,102 0.5%
Without Mortgage 2,340 5.4%
Median Value with Mortgage $232,700 11.7%
Median Value without Mortgage $213,200 14.9%
Median Housing Costs per Month $1,540 5.5%
With Mortgage 72.28%
Without Mortgage 27.72%

What is the level of education in McHenry?

Approximately 34.28% of the population in McHenry holds a high school degree (that's 7,525 residents), while 26.72% have attained a college certificate (7,034 locals) and 20.17% have a bachelor's degree (4,428 people).
Y-o-Y Change
No High School 693 10.2%
Some High School 7,525 5.3%
Some College 7,034 -1.2%
Associate Degree 2,016 -2.7%
Bachelor's Degree 4,428 -4.5%
Graduate Degree 1,422 11.0%
No High School 3.16%
Some High School 34.28%
Some College 26.72%
Associate Degree 9.18%
Bachelor's Degree 20.17%
Graduate Degree 6.48%

What is the marital status of McHenry residents?

A total of 6,059 people in McHenry have never been married (which represents 26.24% of the total population), while 12,612 of them are wedded (54.61%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 91 (0.39%) and 2,928 (12.68%), respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Never Married 6,059 3.7%
Married 12,612 0.3%
Separated 91 -38.5%
Widowed 1,496 3.5%
Divorced 2,928 2,928.0%
Never Married 26.24%
Married 54.61%
Separated 0.39%
Widowed 6.48%
Divorced 12.68%

What are the most common means of transportation in McHenry?

The top three means of transportation people in McHenry use to get to work are: car, railroad and walking. A total of 12,459 residents commute by car, 169 prefer going to work by railroad and 107 by walking
Y-o-Y Change
Car 12,459 0.9%
Bus or TrolleyBus 10 11.1%
Subway or Elevated 15 N/A
Railroad 169 789.5%
TaxiCab 43 10.3%
Walk 107 4.9%

What is the median and average household income in McHenry by zipcode?

ZipCode Population Number of Households Median Income Average Income
60050 31,820 12,825 $84,330.00 $108,651.00

Methodology & Disclaimers

Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.