McHenry County, IL
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311,133
TOTAL POPULATION
155,933
MALE POPULATION
155,200
FEMALE POPULATION
100.47
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.53
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$46,322
PER CAPITA INCOME
$116,736
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$100,101
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
35.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
64.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,379
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
173,989
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Race in McHenry County
The most populous races in McHenry County are White / Caucasian (267,635 | 86.0%), Hispanic or Latino (44,625 | 14.3%), and Two or more Races (22,701 | 7.3%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 8,899 | 2.9% |
Black / African American | 4,787 | 1.5% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 12 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 44,625 | 14.3% |
Native / Alaskan | 564 | 0.2% |
White / Caucasian | 267,635 | 86.0% |
Two or more Races | 22,701 | 7.3% |
Some other Race | 6,535 | 2.1% |
Total | 311,133 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in McHenry County
The most populous ancestries reported in McHenry County are German (87,381 | 28.1%), Irish (50,355 | 16.2%), Polish (35,644 | 11.5%), Mexican (34,279 | 11.0%), and Italian (30,950 | 10.0%), together accounting for 76.7% of all McHenry County residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
African | 350 | 0.1% |
Albanian | 190 | 0.1% |
American | 9,090 | 2.9% |
Apache | 190 | 0.1% |
Arab | 523 | 0.2% |
Argentinean | 124 | 0.0% |
Armenian | 332 | 0.1% |
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac | 114 | 0.0% |
Austrian | 1,356 | 0.4% |
Basque | 1 | 0.0% |
Belgian | 684 | 0.2% |
Belizean | 209 | 0.1% |
Bhutanese | 956 | 0.3% |
Blackfeet | 19 | 0.0% |
Bolivian | 17 | 0.0% |
Brazilian | 203 | 0.1% |
British | 1,619 | 0.5% |
Bulgarian | 280 | 0.1% |
Burmese | 1,648 | 0.5% |
Cajun | 9 | 0.0% |
Cambodian | 32 | 0.0% |
Canadian | 383 | 0.1% |
Carpatho Rusyn | 10 | 0.0% |
Celtic | 23 | 0.0% |
Central American | 1,581 | 0.5% |
Central American Indian | 70 | 0.0% |
Cherokee | 462 | 0.2% |
Chilean | 203 | 0.1% |
Chippewa | 95 | 0.0% |
Choctaw | 14 | 0.0% |
Colombian | 540 | 0.2% |
Costa Rican | 38 | 0.0% |
Cree | 3 | 0.0% |
Croatian | 700 | 0.2% |
Cuban | 731 | 0.2% |
Czech | 3,494 | 1.1% |
Czechoslovakian | 540 | 0.2% |
Danish | 2,095 | 0.7% |
Dominican | 289 | 0.1% |
Dutch | 3,683 | 1.2% |
Eastern European | 862 | 0.3% |
Ecuadorian | 496 | 0.2% |
Egyptian | 15 | 0.0% |
English | 24,752 | 8.0% |
Estonian | 81 | 0.0% |
European | 4,047 | 1.3% |
Filipino | 39 | 0.0% |
Finnish | 907 | 0.3% |
French | 5,653 | 1.8% |
French American Indian | 4 | 0.0% |
French Canadian | 1,268 | 0.4% |
German | 87,381 | 28.1% |
Ghanaian | 23 | 0.0% |
Greek | 2,927 | 0.9% |
Guamanian / Chamorro | 16 | 0.0% |
Guatemalan | 280 | 0.1% |
Haitian | 132 | 0.0% |
Honduran | 144 | 0.1% |
Hungarian | 1,715 | 0.5% |
Icelander | 9 | 0.0% |
Indian (Asian) | 1,169 | 0.4% |
Indonesian | 101 | 0.0% |
Iranian | 35 | 0.0% |
Iraqi | 23 | 0.0% |
Irish | 50,355 | 16.2% |
Iroquois | 22 | 0.0% |
Israeli | 51 | 0.0% |
Italian | 30,950 | 10.0% |
Jamaican | 153 | 0.1% |
Japanese | 179 | 0.1% |
Jordanian | 19 | 0.0% |
Korean | 3,833 | 1.2% |
Latvian | 188 | 0.1% |
Lebanese | 125 | 0.0% |
Lithuanian | 2,176 | 0.7% |
Luxembourger | 112 | 0.0% |
Macedonian | 7 | 0.0% |
Malaysian | 63 | 0.0% |
Maltese | 116 | 0.0% |
Menominee | 21 | 0.0% |
Mexican | 34,279 | 11.0% |
Mexican American Indian | 506 | 0.2% |
Mongolian | 12 | 0.0% |
Moroccan | 19 | 0.0% |
Native Hawaiian | 25 | 0.0% |
Navajo | 15 | 0.0% |
Nicaraguan | 230 | 0.1% |
Nigerian | 455 | 0.2% |
Northern European | 444 | 0.1% |
Norwegian | 6,072 | 1.9% |
Ottawa | 1 | 0.0% |
Pakistani | 348 | 0.1% |
Palestinian | 143 | 0.1% |
Panamanian | 204 | 0.1% |
Pennsylvania German | 15 | 0.0% |
Peruvian | 667 | 0.2% |
Pima | 27 | 0.0% |
Polish | 35,644 | 11.5% |
Portuguese | 314 | 0.1% |
Puerto Rican | 3,706 | 1.2% |
Romanian | 669 | 0.2% |
Russian | 2,240 | 0.7% |
Salvadoran | 685 | 0.2% |
Samoan | 56 | 0.0% |
Scandinavian | 1,090 | 0.4% |
Scotch-Irish | 2,336 | 0.7% |
Scottish | 4,847 | 1.6% |
Serbian | 365 | 0.1% |
Sioux | 38 | 0.0% |
Slavic | 309 | 0.1% |
Slovak | 692 | 0.2% |
Slovene | 431 | 0.1% |
South African | 17 | 0.0% |
South American | 2,094 | 0.7% |
South American Indian | 29 | 0.0% |
Spaniard | 1,123 | 0.4% |
Spanish | 384 | 0.1% |
Sri Lankan | 819 | 0.3% |
Subsaharan African | 1,032 | 0.3% |
Swedish | 11,529 | 3.7% |
Swiss | 1,103 | 0.4% |
Syrian | 24 | 0.0% |
Taiwanese | 22 | 0.0% |
Thai | 2,331 | 0.7% |
Turkish | 52 | 0.0% |
Ukrainian | 1,821 | 0.6% |
Venezuelan | 8 | 0.0% |
Welsh | 1,147 | 0.4% |
West Indian | 2 | 0.0% |
Yugoslavian | 243 | 0.1% | View All 130 Rows |
Immigrants in McHenry County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in McHenry County came from Latin America (13,531 | 4.3%), Central America (11,912 | 3.8%), Mexico (11,176 | 3.6%), Europe (7,487 | 2.4%), and Asia (5,706 | 1.8%), together accounting for 16.0% of all McHenry County residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Africa | 632 | 0.2% |
Albania | 8 | 0.0% |
Argentina | 31 | 0.0% |
Asia | 5,706 | 1.8% |
Australia | 41 | 0.0% |
Austria | 37 | 0.0% |
Bangladesh | 19 | 0.0% |
Barbados | 67 | 0.0% |
Belarus | 76 | 0.0% |
Belgium | 52 | 0.0% |
Belize | 63 | 0.0% |
Bolivia | 17 | 0.0% |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | 141 | 0.1% |
Brazil | 173 | 0.1% |
Bulgaria | 167 | 0.1% |
Cambodia | 91 | 0.0% |
Canada | 608 | 0.2% |
Caribbean | 502 | 0.2% |
Central America | 11,912 | 3.8% |
Chile | 108 | 0.0% |
China | 378 | 0.1% |
Colombia | 399 | 0.1% |
Croatia | 66 | 0.0% |
Cuba | 56 | 0.0% |
Czechoslovakia | 241 | 0.1% |
Denmark | 38 | 0.0% |
Dominican Republic | 214 | 0.1% |
Eastern Africa | 104 | 0.0% |
Eastern Asia | 1,182 | 0.4% |
Eastern Europe | 5,109 | 1.6% |
Ecuador | 21 | 0.0% |
Egypt | 105 | 0.0% |
El Salvador | 381 | 0.1% |
England | 316 | 0.1% |
Europe | 7,487 | 2.4% |
France | 61 | 0.0% |
Germany | 798 | 0.3% |
Ghana | 68 | 0.0% |
Greece | 219 | 0.1% |
Guatemala | 147 | 0.1% |
Haiti | 15 | 0.0% |
Honduras | 59 | 0.0% |
Hong Kong | 54 | 0.0% |
Hungary | 33 | 0.0% |
India | 1,023 | 0.3% |
Indonesia | 46 | 0.0% |
Iran | 6 | 0.0% |
Iraq | 24 | 0.0% |
Ireland | 113 | 0.0% |
Israel | 8 | 0.0% |
Italy | 192 | 0.1% |
Jamaica | 124 | 0.0% |
Japan | 101 | 0.0% |
Jordan | 19 | 0.0% |
Kenya | 1 | 0.0% |
Korea | 671 | 0.2% |
Kuwait | 10 | 0.0% |
Laos | 11 | 0.0% |
Latin America | 13,531 | 4.3% |
Latvia | 45 | 0.0% |
Lebanon | 25 | 0.0% |
Lithuania | 78 | 0.0% |
Malaysia | 19 | 0.0% |
Mexico | 11,176 | 3.6% |
Moldova | 30 | 0.0% |
Morocco | 11 | 0.0% |
Nepal | 30 | 0.0% |
Netherlands | 70 | 0.0% |
Nicaragua | 51 | 0.0% |
Nigeria | 254 | 0.1% |
North Macedonia | 38 | 0.0% |
Northern Africa | 120 | 0.0% |
Northern Europe | 801 | 0.3% |
Norway | 13 | 0.0% |
Oceania | 41 | 0.0% |
Pakistan | 423 | 0.1% |
Panama | 35 | 0.0% |
Peru | 295 | 0.1% |
Philippines | 2,093 | 0.7% |
Poland | 2,938 | 0.9% |
Romania | 213 | 0.1% |
Russia | 213 | 0.1% |
Saudi Arabia | 4 | 0.0% |
Scotland | 56 | 0.0% |
Serbia | 43 | 0.0% |
Singapore | 3 | 0.0% |
South Africa | 30 | 0.0% |
South America | 1,117 | 0.4% |
South Central Asia | 1,550 | 0.5% |
South Eastern Asia | 2,864 | 0.9% |
Southern Europe | 545 | 0.2% |
Spain | 134 | 0.0% |
Sweden | 104 | 0.0% |
Switzerland | 12 | 0.0% |
Syria | 15 | 0.0% |
Taiwan | 2 | 0.0% |
Thailand | 84 | 0.0% |
Trinidad and Tobago | 13 | 0.0% |
Ukraine | 553 | 0.2% |
Uzbekistan | 49 | 0.0% |
Venezuela | 73 | 0.0% |
Vietnam | 463 | 0.2% |
Western Africa | 322 | 0.1% |
Western Asia | 110 | 0.0% |
Western Europe | 1,030 | 0.3% | View All 105 Rows |
Sex and Age in McHenry County
Sex and Age in McHenry County
The most populous age groups in McHenry County are 55 to 59 Years (12,779 | 8.2%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (12,145 | 7.8%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 8,317 (5.3%) | 8,141 (5.2%) |
5 to 9 Years | 9,561 (6.1%) | 9,368 (6.0%) |
10 to 14 Years | 11,393 (7.3%) | 10,503 (6.8%) |
15 to 19 Years | 11,419 (7.3%) | 10,587 (6.8%) |
20 to 24 Years | 9,526 (6.1%) | 8,971 (5.8%) |
25 to 29 Years | 8,924 (5.7%) | 8,445 (5.4%) |
30 to 34 Years | 9,298 (6.0%) | 8,845 (5.7%) |
35 to 39 Years | 9,874 (6.3%) | 10,267 (6.6%) |
40 to 44 Years | 10,393 (6.7%) | 9,411 (6.1%) |
45 to 49 Years | 10,574 (6.8%) | 10,295 (6.6%) |
50 to 54 Years | 11,658 (7.5%) | 11,540 (7.4%) |
55 to 59 Years | 12,779 (8.2%) | 12,145 (7.8%) |
60 to 64 Years | 10,092 (6.5%) | 10,522 (6.8%) |
65 to 69 Years | 8,706 (5.6%) | 8,993 (5.8%) |
70 to 74 Years | 5,698 (3.6%) | 6,269 (4.0%) |
75 to 79 Years | 4,243 (2.7%) | 4,695 (3.0%) |
80 to 84 Years | 1,711 (1.1%) | 2,754 (1.8%) |
85 Years and over | 1,767 (1.1%) | 3,449 (2.2%) |
Total | 155,933 (100.0%) | 155,200 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in McHenry County
Median Family Size in McHenry County
The median family size in McHenry County is 3.13 persons per family, with married-couple families (68,546 | 80.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.21 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (5,442 | 6.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.78 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 68,546 (80.5%) | 3.21 |
Single Male/Father | 5,442 (6.4%) | 2.78 |
Single Female/Mother | 11,116 (13.1%) | 2.78 |
Total Families | 85,104 (100.0%) | 3.13 |
Median Household Size in McHenry County
The median household size in McHenry County is 2.68 persons per household, with married-couple households (68,546 | 59.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.23 persons per household. non-family households (30,363 | 26.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 68,546 (59.4%) | 3.23 |
Single Male/Father | 5,442 (4.7%) | 3.13 |
Single Female/Mother | 11,116 (9.6%) | 3.03 |
Non-family | 30,363 (26.3%) | 1.21 |
Total Households | 115,467 (100.0%) | 2.68 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in McHenry County
Out of a total of 115,467 households in McHenry County, 85,104 (73.7%) are family households, while 30,363 (26.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 34,318, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 25,095.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 25,095 (21.7%) |
2-Person Households | 34,318 (29.7%) | 4,485 (3.9%) |
3-Person Households | 19,212 (16.6%) | 557 (0.5%) |
4-Person Households | 18,818 (16.3%) | 194 (0.2%) |
5-Person Households | 8,879 (7.7%) | 24 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 2,477 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 1,400 (1.2%) | 8 (0.0%) |
Total | 85,104 (73.7%) | 30,363 (26.3%) |
Female Fertility in McHenry County
Fertility by Age in McHenry County
Average fertility rate in McHenry County is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 94.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 71.4% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 5 (0.2%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 2,461 (71.4%) | 94.0 |
35 to 50 years | 981 (28.5%) | 30.0 |
Total | 3,447 (100.0%) | 50.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in McHenry County
75.9% of women with births (3,447) in McHenry County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 29.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 15 to 19 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 1,737 (70.6%) | 724 (29.4%) |
35 to 50 years | 874 (89.1%) | 107 (10.9%) |
Total | 2,616 (75.9%) | 831 (24.1%) |
Fertility by Education in McHenry County
Average fertility rate in McHenry County is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 78.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 7.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 39.4% of all women with births.
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 76 (2.2%) | 7.0 |
High School Diploma | 506 (14.7%) | 39.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 1,358 (39.4%) | 64.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 890 (25.8%) | 53.0 |
Graduate Degree | 617 (17.9%) | 78.0 |
Total | 3,447 (100.0%) | 50.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in McHenry County
24.1% of women with births in McHenry County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 94.5% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 48.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 39 (51.3%) | 37 (48.7%) |
High School Diploma | 262 (51.8%) | 244 (48.2%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 966 (71.1%) | 392 (28.9%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 841 (94.5%) | 49 (5.5%) |
Graduate Degree | 509 (82.5%) | 108 (17.5%) |
Total | 2,616 (75.9%) | 831 (24.1%) |
Income in McHenry County
Income Overview in McHenry County
Per Capita Income in McHenry County is $46,322, while median incomes of families and households are $116,736 and $100,101 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 311,133 | $46,322 |
Median Family Income | 85,104 | $116,736 |
Mean Family Income | 85,104 | $140,014 |
Median Household Income | 115,467 | $100,101 |
Mean Household Income | 115,467 | $123,694 |
Income Deficit | 85,104 | $10,379 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 311,133 | 35.57% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 311,133 | 64.43¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 311,133 | 0.41 |
Earnings by Sex in McHenry County
Average Earnings in McHenry County are $48,722, $59,893 for men and $38,592 for women, a difference of 35.6%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 96,247 (53.5%) | $59,893 |
Female | 83,532 (46.5%) | $38,592 |
Total | 179,779 (100.0%) | $48,722 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in McHenry County
The most common earnings brackets in McHenry County are $100,000+ for men (25,366 | 26.4%) and $100,000+ for women (8,751 | 10.5%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 3,767 (3.9%) | 5,148 (6.2%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 2,326 (2.4%) | 2,849 (3.4%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 2,279 (2.4%) | 3,809 (4.6%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 2,003 (2.1%) | 2,726 (3.3%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 2,534 (2.6%) | 3,020 (3.6%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 1,396 (1.5%) | 2,544 (3.0%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 2,100 (2.2%) | 2,053 (2.5%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 794 (0.8%) | 2,175 (2.6%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 1,800 (1.9%) | 2,633 (3.2%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 2,058 (2.1%) | 2,724 (3.3%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 3,795 (3.9%) | 3,949 (4.7%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 3,704 (3.8%) | 4,947 (5.9%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 3,687 (3.8%) | 4,452 (5.3%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 4,164 (4.3%) | 3,959 (4.7%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 3,541 (3.7%) | 4,362 (5.2%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 3,828 (4.0%) | 3,442 (4.1%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 7,419 (7.7%) | 6,558 (7.9%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 6,513 (6.8%) | 5,052 (6.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 13,173 (13.7%) | 8,379 (10.0%) |
$100,000+ | 25,366 (26.4%) | 8,751 (10.5%) |
Total | 96,247 (100.0%) | 83,532 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in McHenry County
Average earnings in McHenry County are $69,931 for men and $45,326 for women, a difference of 35.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $111,032, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $39,023. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $71,089, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,855.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $39,023 | $23,855 |
High School Diploma | $56,989 | $32,632 |
College or Associate's Degree | $67,496 | $40,847 |
Bachelor's Degree | $91,267 | $57,345 |
Graduate Degree | $111,032 | $71,089 |
Total | $69,931 | $45,326 |
Family Income in McHenry County
Family Income Brackets in McHenry County
According to the McHenry County family income data, there are 21,021 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 766 families (0.9%) belonging to this category.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 1,106 | 1.3% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 766 | 0.9% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 1,787 | 2.1% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 2,553 | 3.0% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 5,532 | 6.5% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 11,064 | 13.0% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 12,000 | 14.1% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 21,021 | 24.7% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 14,042 | 16.5% |
$200,000+ | 15,319 | 18.0% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in McHenry County
7+ person families (1,300 | 1.5%) account for the highest median family income in McHenry County with $140,977 per family, while 2-person families (36,504 | 42.9%) have the highest median income of $48,379 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 36,504 (42.9%) | $96,758 |
3-Person Families | 19,020 (22.4%) | $125,048 |
4-Person Families | 18,073 (21.2%) | $137,955 |
5-Person Families | 8,157 (9.6%) | $140,862 |
6-Person Families | 2,050 (2.4%) | $133,278 |
7+ Person Families | 1,300 (1.5%) | $140,977 |
Total | 85,104 (100.0%) | $116,736 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in McHenry County
The median family income in McHenry County is $116,736, with families comprising 3+ earners (14,982) having the highest median family income of $162,039, while families with no earners (9,769) have the lowest median family income of $69,271, accounting for 17.6% and 11.5% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 9,769 (11.5%) | $69,271 |
1 Earner | 22,638 (26.6%) | $79,355 |
2 Earners | 37,715 (44.3%) | $131,751 |
3+ Earners | 14,982 (17.6%) | $162,039 |
Total | 85,104 (100.0%) | $116,736 |
Household Income in McHenry County
Household Income Brackets in McHenry County
With 24,825 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in McHenry County, accounting for 21.5% of all households. In contrast, only 2,078 households (1.8%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 3,233 | 2.8% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 2,078 | 1.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 4,503 | 3.9% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 6,004 | 5.2% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 9,006 | 7.8% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 16,858 | 14.6% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 16,050 | 13.9% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 24,825 | 21.5% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 16,050 | 13.9% |
$200,000+ | 16,974 | 14.7% |
Household Income by Householder Age in McHenry County
The median household income in McHenry County is $100,101, with the highest median household income of $124,511 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 48,897 households (42.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $60,227, with 2,058 households (1.8%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 2,058 (1.8%) | $60,227 |
25 to 44 Years | 34,732 (30.1%) | $105,638 |
45 to 64 Years | 48,897 (42.3%) | $124,511 |
65+ Years | 29,780 (25.8%) | $65,704 |
Total | 115,467 (100.0%) | $100,101 |
Poverty in McHenry County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in McHenry County
With 5.5% poverty level for males and 6.6% for females among the residents of McHenry County, 5 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 293 males (15.2%) and 1,300 females (11.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 737 (9.0%) | 545 (6.8%) |
5 Years | 293 (15.2%) | 107 (5.6%) |
6 to 11 Years | 1,062 (9.3%) | 1,300 (11.1%) |
12 to 14 Years | 624 (8.6%) | 456 (7.7%) |
15 Years | 65 (2.8%) | 149 (5.7%) |
16 and 17 Years | 384 (7.9%) | 292 (6.7%) |
18 to 24 Years | 851 (6.2%) | 753 (6.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 654 (3.6%) | 1,365 (7.9%) |
35 to 44 Years | 976 (4.9%) | 1,227 (6.2%) |
45 to 54 Years | 624 (2.8%) | 1,068 (4.9%) |
55 to 64 Years | 1,302 (5.7%) | 1,216 (5.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 420 (2.9%) | 677 (4.4%) |
75 Years and over | 473 (6.3%) | 1,021 (10.0%) |
Total | 8,465 (5.5%) | 10,176 (6.6%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in McHenry County
According to the poverty statistics in McHenry County, males aged 15 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.2% of males and 95.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 7,467 (91.0%) | 7,471 (93.2%) |
5 Years | 1,630 (84.8%) | 1,814 (94.4%) |
6 to 11 Years | 10,324 (90.7%) | 10,435 (88.9%) |
12 to 14 Years | 6,635 (91.4%) | 5,471 (92.3%) |
15 Years | 2,266 (97.2%) | 2,459 (94.3%) |
16 and 17 Years | 4,458 (92.1%) | 4,041 (93.3%) |
18 to 24 Years | 12,867 (93.8%) | 11,852 (94.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 17,404 (96.4%) | 15,925 (92.1%) |
35 to 44 Years | 19,163 (95.2%) | 18,451 (93.8%) |
45 to 54 Years | 21,570 (97.2%) | 20,747 (95.1%) |
55 to 64 Years | 21,524 (94.3%) | 21,424 (94.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 13,949 (97.1%) | 14,547 (95.6%) |
75 Years and over | 7,051 (93.7%) | 9,234 (90.0%) |
Total | 146,308 (94.5%) | 143,871 (93.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in McHenry County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in McHenry County show that 2.2% or 1,479 of the total 68,546 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 9.1%, comprising of 525 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.3%, which includes 299 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 38,674 (98.4%) | 648 (1.7%) |
1 or 2 Children | 22,820 (98.7%) | 299 (1.3%) |
3 or 4 Children | 5,230 (90.9%) | 525 (9.1%) |
5 or more Children | 343 (98.0%) | 7 (2.0%) |
Total | 67,067 (97.8%) | 1,479 (2.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in McHenry County
According to the poverty data in McHenry County, 4.4% or 237 single-father households and 16.0% or 1,782 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 households (9.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 508 households (49.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 82 (3.0%) | 222 (5.3%) |
1 or 2 Children | 137 (5.4%) | 1,051 (17.8%) |
3 or 4 Children | 18 (9.0%) | 508 (49.7%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (2.3%) |
Total | 237 (4.4%) | 1,782 (16.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in McHenry County
The poverty data for McHenry County shows that 1,479 of the married-couple family households (2.2%) and 2,019 of the single-parent households (12.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 525 households (9.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 526 household (43.1%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 648 (1.7%) | 304 (4.4%) |
1 or 2 Children | 299 (1.3%) | 1,188 (14.1%) |
3 or 4 Children | 525 (9.1%) | 526 (43.1%) |
5 or more Children | 7 (2.0%) | 1 (2.0%) |
Total | 1,479 (2.2%) | 2,019 (12.2%) |
Employment Characteristics in McHenry County
Employment by Class of Employer in McHenry County
Among the 162,822 employed individuals in McHenry County, private company employees (117,581 | 72.2%), local government employees (15,721 | 9.7%), and not-for-profit organizations (10,320 | 6.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 117,581 | 72.2% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 8,049 | 4.9% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 6,372 | 3.9% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 10,320 | 6.3% |
Local Government Employees | 15,721 | 9.7% |
State Government Employees | 2,604 | 1.6% |
Federal Government Employees | 1,856 | 1.1% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 319 | 0.2% |
Total | 162,822 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in McHenry County
According to the labor force statistics for McHenry County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (248,911), 69.9% or 173,989 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.9% or 8,525 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 91.3% or 15,858 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.6% or 894 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 8,431 (49.4%) | 894 (10.6%) |
20 to 24 Years | 15,741 (85.1%) | 1,495 (9.5%) |
25 to 29 Years | 15,858 (91.3%) | 856 (5.4%) |
30 to 34 Years | 15,549 (85.7%) | 700 (4.5%) |
35 to 44 Years | 35,072 (87.8%) | 1,052 (3.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 39,176 (88.9%) | 1,371 (3.5%) |
55 to 59 Years | 20,438 (82.0%) | 777 (3.8%) |
60 to 64 Years | 13,832 (67.1%) | 802 (5.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 8,811 (29.7%) | 449 (5.1%) |
75 Years and over | 1,210 (6.5%) | 48 (4.0%) |
Total | 173,989 (69.9%) | 8,525 (4.9%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in McHenry County
According to labor force statistics for McHenry County, 84.8% of individuals (139,973) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (165,062) are in the labor force, with 4.0% or 5,599 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.6% or 55,353 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.6% or 1,817 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 6,826 (73.8%) | 444 (4.8%) |
High School Diploma | 32,454 (80.5%) | 2,258 (5.6%) |
College / Associate Degree | 45,280 (85.4%) | 1,750 (3.3%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 55,353 (88.6%) | 2,187 (3.5%) |
Total | 139,973 (84.8%) | 6,602 (4.0%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in McHenry County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in McHenry County are Management (20,966 | 12.7%), Community & Social Service (17,099 | 10.3%), Education Instruction & Library (10,775 | 6.5%), Business & Financial (10,318 | 6.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (9,491 | 5.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in McHenry County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.4%), Computers & Mathematics (79.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (76.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (79.3%), Education Instruction & Library (78.0%), and Health Technologists (77.5%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 12,723 (60.7%) | 8,243 (39.3%) |
Business & Financial | 4,639 (45.0%) | 5,679 (55.0%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 7,291 (76.8%) | 2,200 (23.2%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 3,654 (79.9%) | 917 (20.1%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 3,017 (85.4%) | 518 (14.6%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 620 (44.8%) | 765 (55.2%) |
Community & Social Service | 4,907 (28.7%) | 12,192 (71.3%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 483 (24.1%) | 1,523 (75.9%) |
Legal Services & Support | 507 (36.8%) | 871 (63.2%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 2,371 (22.0%) | 8,404 (78.0%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 1,546 (52.6%) | 1,394 (47.4%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 1,867 (20.6%) | 7,174 (79.3%) |
Health Technologists | 1,489 (22.5%) | 5,144 (77.5%) |
Total (Category) | 31,427 (47.0%) | 35,488 (53.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 89,074 (53.8%) | 76,486 (46.2%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in McHenry County are Food Preparation & Serving (6,726 | 4.1%), Personal Care & Service (5,197 | 3.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (3,897 | 2.4%), Healthcare Support (3,825 | 2.3%), and Security & Protection (3,613 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in McHenry County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (93.9%), Security & Protection (89.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (86.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (87.4%), Personal Care & Service (80.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (61.1%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 484 (12.7%) | 3,341 (87.4%) |
Security & Protection | 3,218 (89.1%) | 395 (10.9%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 1,921 (86.1%) | 311 (13.9%) |
Law Enforcement | 1,297 (93.9%) | 84 (6.1%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 2,618 (38.9%) | 4,108 (61.1%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 2,808 (72.1%) | 1,089 (27.9%) |
Personal Care & Service | 1,003 (19.3%) | 4,194 (80.7%) |
Total (Category) | 10,131 (43.6%) | 13,127 (56.4%) |
Total (Overall) | 89,074 (53.8%) | 76,486 (46.2%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in McHenry County are Sales & Related (18,890 | 11.4%), and Office & Administration (17,837 | 10.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 11,121 (58.9%) | 7,769 (41.1%) |
Office & Administration | 4,054 (22.7%) | 13,783 (77.3%) |
Total (Category) | 15,175 (41.3%) | 21,552 (58.7%) |
Total (Overall) | 89,074 (53.8%) | 76,486 (46.2%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in McHenry County are Construction & Extraction (8,832 | 5.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (6,678 | 4.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (455 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 380 (83.5%) | 75 (16.5%) |
Construction & Extraction | 8,628 (97.7%) | 204 (2.3%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 6,501 (97.4%) | 177 (2.6%) |
Total (Category) | 15,509 (97.1%) | 456 (2.9%) |
Total (Overall) | 89,074 (53.8%) | 76,486 (46.2%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in McHenry County are Production (11,308 | 6.8%), Material Moving (5,708 | 3.5%), and Transportation (5,679 | 3.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 8,342 (73.8%) | 2,966 (26.2%) |
Transportation | 4,698 (82.7%) | 981 (17.3%) |
Material Moving | 3,792 (66.4%) | 1,916 (33.6%) |
Total (Category) | 16,832 (74.2%) | 5,863 (25.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 89,074 (53.8%) | 76,486 (46.2%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in McHenry County
Employment Industries in McHenry County
The major employment industries in McHenry County include Manufacturing (25,402 | 15.3%), Retail Trade (20,995 | 12.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (18,771 | 11.3%), Educational Services (14,718 | 8.9%), and Construction (13,566 | 8.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in McHenry County
The McHenry County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (93.9%), Construction (88.8%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (78.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (80.9%), Educational Services (73.6%), and Finance & Insurance (56.5%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 922 (78.3%) | 256 (21.7%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 138 (93.9%) | 9 (6.1%) |
Construction | 12,049 (88.8%) | 1,517 (11.2%) |
Manufacturing | 17,308 (68.1%) | 8,094 (31.9%) |
Wholesale Trade | 3,514 (64.5%) | 1,937 (35.5%) |
Retail Trade | 11,460 (54.6%) | 9,535 (45.4%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 5,540 (75.7%) | 1,781 (24.3%) |
Utilities | 723 (77.0%) | 216 (23.0%) |
Information | 1,898 (65.2%) | 1,012 (34.8%) |
Finance & Insurance | 3,679 (43.5%) | 4,786 (56.5%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 1,041 (50.2%) | 1,033 (49.8%) |
Professional & Scientific | 5,904 (51.3%) | 5,602 (48.7%) |
Enterprise Management | 193 (65.0%) | 104 (35.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 3,757 (60.2%) | 2,486 (39.8%) |
Educational Services | 3,892 (26.4%) | 10,826 (73.6%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 3,575 (19.1%) | 15,196 (80.9%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 1,825 (58.0%) | 1,320 (42.0%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 4,107 (45.5%) | 4,914 (54.5%) |
Public Administration | 3,832 (72.5%) | 1,455 (27.5%) |
Total | 89,074 (53.8%) | 76,486 (46.2%) |
Education in McHenry County
School Enrollment in McHenry County
The most common levels of schooling among the 75,604 students in McHenry County are high school (18,526 | 24.5%), middle school (17,120 | 22.6%), and elementary school (14,502 | 19.2%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 4,434 | 5.9% |
Kindergarten | 4,240 | 5.6% |
Elementary School | 14,502 | 19.2% |
Middle School | 17,120 | 22.6% |
High School | 18,526 | 24.5% |
College / Undergraduate | 13,407 | 17.7% |
Graduate / Professional | 3,375 | 4.5% |
Total | 75,604 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in McHenry County
Out of a total of 75,604 students who are enrolled in schools in McHenry County, 9,602 (12.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 66,002 (87.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,210 (37.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 13,266 (95.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 2,038 (62.7%) | 1,210 (37.2%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 15,944 (89.6%) | 1,853 (10.4%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 19,535 (91.5%) | 1,808 (8.5%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 13,266 (95.7%) | 593 (4.3%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 5,015 (88.0%) | 685 (12.0%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 5,909 (78.5%) | 1,618 (21.5%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 1,895 (65.8%) | 983 (34.2%) |
35 Years and over | 2,428 (74.7%) | 824 (25.3%) |
Total | 66,002 (87.3%) | 9,602 (12.7%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in McHenry County
Business (17,899 | 22.0%), education (11,021 | 13.6%), science & technology (8,533 | 10.5%), engineering (5,658 | 7.0%), and social sciences (4,881 | 6.0%) are the most common fields of study among 81,237 individuals in McHenry County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 3,470 | 4.3% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 4,470 | 5.5% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 2,188 | 2.7% |
Psychology | 3,892 | 4.8% |
Social Sciences | 4,881 | 6.0% |
Engineering | 5,658 | 7.0% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 722 | 0.9% |
Science & Technology | 8,533 | 10.5% |
Business | 17,899 | 22.0% |
Education | 11,021 | 13.6% |
Literature & Languages | 2,638 | 3.3% |
Liberal Arts & History | 3,373 | 4.2% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 3,432 | 4.2% |
Communications | 4,388 | 5.4% |
Arts & Humanities | 4,672 | 5.8% |
Total | 81,237 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in McHenry County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in McHenry County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in McHenry County are males with 2 vehicles (39,173, accounting for 44.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (31,746, making up 52.3%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 954 (1.1%) | 1,033 (1.4%) |
1 Vehicle | 9,001 (10.2%) | 10,612 (14.2%) |
2 Vehicles | 39,173 (44.6%) | 31,746 (42.4%) |
3 Vehicles | 21,697 (24.7%) | 18,982 (25.4%) |
4 Vehicles | 11,356 (12.9%) | 8,990 (12.0%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 5,743 (6.5%) | 3,484 (4.6%) |
Total | 87,924 (100.0%) | 74,847 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in McHenry County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in McHenry County are 45 to 59 minutes (18,293 commuters, 12.9%), 15 to 19 minutes (17,227 commuters, 12.2%), and 10 to 14 minutes (17,131 commuters, 12.1%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 2,854 | 2.0% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 13,943 | 9.9% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 17,131 | 12.1% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 17,227 | 12.2% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 15,064 | 10.6% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 8,786 | 6.2% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 14,813 | 10.5% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 5,893 | 4.2% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 6,804 | 4.8% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 18,293 | 12.9% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 15,256 | 10.8% |
90 or more Minutes | 5,411 | 3.8% |
Commute Time by Sex in McHenry County
The most common commute times in McHenry County are 45 to 59 minutes (11,584 commuters, 15.0%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (9,556 commuters, 14.9%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 1,280 (1.7%) | 1,574 (2.5%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 6,638 (8.6%) | 7,305 (11.4%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 7,575 (9.8%) | 9,556 (14.9%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 9,119 (11.8%) | 8,108 (12.6%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 7,783 (10.1%) | 7,281 (11.3%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 3,607 (4.7%) | 5,179 (8.1%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 8,046 (10.4%) | 6,767 (10.5%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 3,333 (4.3%) | 2,560 (4.0%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 4,053 (5.2%) | 2,751 (4.3%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 11,584 (15.0%) | 6,709 (10.4%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 10,095 (13.1%) | 5,161 (8.0%) |
90 or more Minutes | 4,174 (5.4%) | 1,237 (1.9%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in McHenry County
The most frequent times of departure to work in McHenry County are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (10,142, 13.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (10,028, 15.6%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 6,544 (8.5%) | 2,054 (3.2%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 5,240 (6.8%) | 2,033 (3.2%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 6,820 (8.8%) | 2,842 (4.4%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 10,142 (13.1%) | 4,951 (7.7%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 8,814 (11.4%) | 7,841 (12.2%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 9,784 (12.7%) | 10,028 (15.6%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 6,409 (8.3%) | 7,954 (12.4%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 6,009 (7.8%) | 7,109 (11.1%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 2,260 (2.9%) | 4,474 (7.0%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 3,562 (4.6%) | 3,833 (6.0%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 1,723 (2.2%) | 1,683 (2.6%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 983 (1.3%) | 828 (1.3%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 5,260 (6.8%) | 4,493 (7.0%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 3,737 (4.8%) | 4,065 (6.3%) |
Total | 77,287 (100.0%) | 64,188 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in McHenry County
Occupancy by Ownership in McHenry County
Of the total 115,467 dwellings in McHenry County, owner-occupied units account for 94,946 (82.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 20,521 (17.8%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 94,946 | 82.2% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 20,521 | 17.8% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 115,467 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in McHenry County
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 25,095 | 21.7% |
2-Person Household | 38,803 | 33.6% |
3-Person Household | 19,769 | 17.1% |
4+ Person Household | 31,800 | 27.5% |
Total Housing Units | 115,467 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in McHenry County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 18,071 (72.0%) | 7,024 (28.0%) |
2-Person Household | 32,837 (84.6%) | 5,966 (15.4%) |
3-Person Household | 16,677 (84.4%) | 3,092 (15.6%) |
4+ Person Household | 27,361 (86.0%) | 4,439 (14.0%) |
Total Housing Units | 94,946 (82.2%) | 20,521 (17.8%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in McHenry County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 4,017 (65.1%) | 2,156 (34.9%) |
High School Diploma | 19,965 (75.4%) | 6,517 (24.6%) |
College/Associate Degree | 31,610 (80.4%) | 7,700 (19.6%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 39,354 (90.5%) | 4,148 (9.5%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in McHenry County
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 16,393 | 14.2% |
35 to 44 Years | 20,397 | 17.7% |
45 to 54 Years | 23,402 | 20.3% |
55 to 64 Years | 25,495 | 22.1% |
65 to 74 Years | 17,795 | 15.4% |
75 to 84 Years | 8,543 | 7.4% |
85 Years and Over | 3,442 | 3.0% |
Total | 115,467 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in McHenry County
Median Income by Occupancy in McHenry County
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 94,946 (82.2%) | $112,875 |
Renter-Occupied | 20,521 (17.8%) | $53,679 |
Average | 115,467 (100.0%) | $100,101 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in McHenry County
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 1,196 (1.3%) | 778 (3.8%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 618 (0.6%) | 605 (2.9%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 825 (0.9%) | 1,203 (5.9%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 1,097 (1.2%) | 1,137 (5.5%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 1,301 (1.4%) | 948 (4.6%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 3,763 (4.0%) | 2,281 (11.1%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 6,283 (6.6%) | 2,720 (13.3%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 12,774 (13.5%) | 4,074 (19.9%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 13,333 (14.0%) | 2,751 (13.4%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 22,173 (23.4%) | 2,610 (12.7%) |
$150,000 or more | 31,583 (33.3%) | 1,414 (6.9%) |
Total | 94,946 (100.0%) | 20,521 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in McHenry County
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 984 (1.0%) | 482 (2.4%) |
$300 to $499 | 2,245 (2.4%) | 486 (2.4%) |
$500 to $799 | 9,450 (10.0%) | 1,341 (6.5%) |
$800 to $999 | 8,046 (8.5%) | 2,137 (10.4%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 19,353 (20.4%) | 7,886 (38.4%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 19,715 (20.8%) | 4,697 (22.9%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 13,950 (14.7%) | 1,822 (8.9%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 10,808 (11.4%) | 341 (1.7%) |
$3,000 or more | 10,395 (11.0%) | 389 (1.9%) |
Total | 94,946 (100.0%) | 20,521 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in McHenry County
Housing Structures in McHenry County
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 89,529 | 77.5% |
Single Unit, Attached | 12,187 | 10.5% |
2 Unit Apartments | 1,349 | 1.2% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 2,921 | 2.5% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 4,328 | 3.7% |
10 or more Apartments | 4,422 | 3.8% |
Mobile Home / Other | 731 | 0.6% |
Total | 115,467 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in McHenry County
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 82,890 (92.6%) | 6,639 (7.4%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 9,193 (75.4%) | 2,994 (24.6%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 170 (12.6%) | 1,179 (87.4%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 885 (30.3%) | 2,036 (69.7%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 656 (15.2%) | 3,672 (84.8%) |
10 or more Apartments | 500 (11.3%) | 3,922 (88.7%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 652 (89.2%) | 79 (10.8%) |
Total | 94,946 (82.2%) | 20,521 (17.8%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in McHenry County
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 87 (0.1%) | 806 (3.9%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 1,460 (1.5%) | 3,710 (18.1%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 20,262 (21.3%) | 10,216 (49.8%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 32,127 (33.8%) | 3,916 (19.1%) |
8 or more Rooms | 41,010 (43.2%) | 1,873 (9.1%) |
Total | 94,946 (100.0%) | 20,521 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in McHenry County
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 87,132 (91.8%) | 13,059 (63.6%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 2,467 (2.6%) | 349 (1.7%) |
Electricity | 4,761 (5.0%) | 6,812 (33.2%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 37 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (0.1%) |
All other Fuels | 455 (0.5%) | 121 (0.6%) |
No Fuel Used | 94 (0.1%) | 169 (0.8%) |
Total | 94,946 (100.0%) | 20,521 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in McHenry County
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 1,511 (1.6%) | 2,850 (13.9%) |
1 Vehicle | 20,667 (21.8%) | 8,462 (41.2%) |
2 Vehicles | 43,906 (46.2%) | 6,472 (31.5%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 28,862 (30.4%) | 2,737 (13.3%) |
Total | 94,946 (100.0%) | 20,521 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in McHenry County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in McHenry County
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 27,803 | 67,143 |
Median Property Value | $258,300 | $274,900 |
Median Household Income | $85,609 | $24,680 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $876 | $10,201 |
Real Estate Taxes | $6,570 | $650 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in McHenry County
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 1,097 (4.0%) | 929 (1.4%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 717 (2.6%) | 1,183 (1.8%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 15,608 (56.1%) | 37,447 (55.8%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 8,635 (31.1%) | 23,070 (34.4%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 1,409 (5.1%) | 3,595 (5.3%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 204 (0.7%) | 546 (0.8%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 133 (0.5%) | 373 (0.6%) |
Total | 27,803 (100.0%) | 67,143 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in McHenry County
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 912 (3.3%) | 1,132 (1.7%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 1,745 (6.3%) | 902 (1.3%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 2,321 (8.4%) | 1,478 (2.2%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 2,793 (10.1%) | 1,442 (2.1%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 4,716 (17.0%) | 3,490 (5.2%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 3,584 (12.9%) | 8,058 (12.0%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 4,829 (17.4%) | 9,749 (14.5%) |
$150,000 or more | 6,903 (24.8%) | 17,344 (25.8%) |
Total | 27,803 (100.0%) | 67,143 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in McHenry County
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 8,445 (30.4%) | 123,344 (183.7%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 6,227 (22.4%) | 27,775 (41.4%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 3,366 (12.1%) | 19,529 (29.1%) |
4.0x or more | 9,537 (34.3%) | 9,128 (13.6%) |
Total | 27,803 (100.0%) | 67,143 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in McHenry County
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 785 (2.8%) | 127 (0.2%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 475 (1.7%) | 728 (1.1%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 25,911 (93.2%) | 1,102 (1.6%) |
Total | 27,803 (100.0%) | 67,143 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in McHenry County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in McHenry County
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 19,841 (97.4%) | 526 (2.6%) |
6 to 18 Years | 53,754 (97.3%) | 1,519 (2.8%) |
19 to 25 Years | 23,594 (93.1%) | 1,746 (6.9%) |
26 to 34 Years | 28,530 (89.1%) | 3,474 (10.8%) |
35 to 44 Years | 36,843 (92.5%) | 2,974 (7.5%) |
45 to 54 Years | 41,391 (94.1%) | 2,618 (5.9%) |
55 to 64 Years | 43,313 (95.3%) | 2,153 (4.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 29,480 (99.6%) | 113 (0.4%) |
75 Years and older | 17,724 (99.7%) | 55 (0.3%) |
Total | 294,470 (95.1%) | 15,178 (4.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in McHenry County
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 19,841 (97.4%) | 526 (2.6%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 53,754 (97.3%) | 1,519 (2.8%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 23,594 (93.1%) | 1,746 (6.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in McHenry County
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 15,077 (93.1%) | 1,113 (6.9%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 26,266 (90.7%) | 2,691 (9.3%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 35,351 (93.1%) | 2,637 (6.9%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 38,655 (93.4%) | 2,747 (6.6%) |
$100,000 and over | 178,684 (96.8%) | 5,934 (3.2%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in McHenry County
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 5,104 (25.1%) | 15,565 (76.4%) |
6 to 18 Years | 12,261 (22.2%) | 43,285 (78.3%) |
19 to 25 Years | 2,615 (10.3%) | 21,184 (83.6%) |
25 to 34 Years | 4,220 (13.2%) | 25,298 (79.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 3,591 (9.0%) | 34,010 (85.4%) |
45 to 54 Years | 3,766 (8.6%) | 38,663 (87.8%) |
55 to 64 Years | 5,658 (12.4%) | 39,132 (86.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 28,025 (94.7%) | 17,279 (58.4%) |
75 Years and over | 17,557 (98.8%) | 11,913 (67.0%) |
Total | 82,797 (26.7%) | 246,329 (79.5%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in McHenry County
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (0.2%) |
5 to 17 Years | 1,541 (5.5%) | 937 (3.5%) |
18 to 34 Years | 2,007 (6.3%) | 1,913 (6.4%) |
35 to 64 Years | 4,578 (7.0%) | 5,745 (9.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 3,011 (20.9%) | 2,706 (17.8%) |
75 Years and over | 3,241 (43.1%) | 4,354 (42.5%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in McHenry County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (0.2%) |
5 to 17 Years | 42 (0.2%) | 94 (0.4%) |
18 to 34 Years | 138 (0.4%) | 128 (0.4%) |
35 to 64 Years | 1,298 (2.0%) | 1,042 (1.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,512 (10.5%) | 665 (4.4%) |
75 Years and over | 1,906 (25.3%) | 1,847 (18.0%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 62 (0.2%) | 125 (0.5%) |
18 to 34 Years | 473 (1.5%) | 191 (0.6%) |
35 to 64 Years | 907 (1.4%) | 873 (1.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 432 (3.0%) | 395 (2.6%) |
75 Years and over | 602 (8.0%) | 717 (7.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 1,405 (5.0%) | 682 (2.5%) |
18 to 34 Years | 1,274 (4.0%) | 1,245 (4.2%) |
35 to 64 Years | 1,566 (2.4%) | 1,969 (3.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 542 (3.8%) | 562 (3.7%) |
75 Years and over | 637 (8.5%) | 843 (8.2%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 153 (0.5%) | 67 (0.3%) |
18 to 34 Years | 292 (0.9%) | 433 (1.5%) |
35 to 64 Years | 1,808 (2.8%) | 2,515 (3.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,520 (10.6%) | 1,937 (12.7%) |
75 Years and over | 1,787 (23.7%) | 2,847 (27.8%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 360 (1.3%) | 68 (0.3%) |
18 to 34 Years | 217 (0.7%) | 233 (0.8%) |
35 to 64 Years | 716 (1.1%) | 864 (1.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 413 (2.9%) | 487 (3.2%) |
75 Years and over | 589 (7.8%) | 1,081 (10.5%) |
Technology Access in McHenry County
Computing Device Access in McHenry County
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 101,380 | 87.8% |
Smartphone | 105,147 | 91.1% |
Tablet | 84,672 | 73.3% |
No Computing Device | 3,652 | 3.2% |
Total | 115,467 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in McHenry County
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 195 | 0.2% |
Broadband Home | 94,612 | 81.9% |
Cellular Data Only | 10,010 | 8.7% |
Satellite Internet | 8,522 | 7.4% |
No Internet | 5,908 | 5.1% |
Total | 115,467 | 100.0% |
McHenry County Summary
McHenry County is located in the northern part of Illinois, and is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is bordered by Lake and Cook counties to the east, Boone and Winnebago counties to the west, and Wisconsin to the north. The county seat is Woodstock, and the largest city is Crystal Lake. The county has a total area of 611 square miles, and a population of 308,760 as of the 2010 census.
History
McHenry County was formed in 1836, and was named after Major William McHenry, a veteran of the War of 1812. The county was originally part of the Northwest Territory, and was part of the original Winnebago County. In 1839, the county was divided into two parts, with the northern part becoming McHenry County.
The county was largely rural until the 1950s, when suburbanization began to take hold. The population of the county grew rapidly, and by the 2000 census, the population had reached over 200,000.
Geography
McHenry County is located in the northern part of Illinois, and is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is bordered by Lake and Cook counties to the east, Boone and Winnebago counties to the west, and Wisconsin to the north. The county has a total area of 611 square miles, and is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the western part of the county. The highest point in the county is located in the northwest corner, at an elevation of 890 feet.
The county is home to several rivers and streams, including the Fox River, which runs through the county from east to west. The county also contains several lakes, including Crystal Lake, Lake in the Hills, and Pistakee Lake.
Economy
McHenry County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, retail, and service industries. The county is home to several large employers, including the McHenry County College, Centegra Health System, and the McHenry County government.
The county is also home to several large retail centers, including the Crystal Lake Town Center, the Woodstock Square Mall, and the McHenry County Mall.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, McHenry County had a population of 308,760. The racial makeup of the county was 87.3% White, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 4.2% Asian, 2.2% African American, and 0.9% Native American.
The median household income in the county was $76,845, and the median family income was $90,945. The per capita income was $32,945. The poverty rate was 8.2%.
Conclusion
McHenry County is a diverse county located in the northern part of Illinois. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area, and is bordered by Lake and Cook counties to the east, Boone and Winnebago counties to the west, and Wisconsin to the north. The county has a total area of 611 square miles, and a population of 308,760 as of the 2010 census. The county has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, retail, and service industries. The racial makeup of the county is 87.3% White, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 4.2% Asian, 2.2% African American, and 0.9% Native American. The median household income in the county was $76,845, and the median family income was $90,945. The per capita income was $32,945. The poverty rate was 8.2%.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of McHenry County?
Total Population of McHenry County is 311,133.
What is the Total Male Population of McHenry County?
Total Male Population of McHenry County is 155,933.
What is the Total Female Population of McHenry County?
Total Female Population of McHenry County is 155,200.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in McHenry County?
There are 100.47 Males per 100 Females in McHenry County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in McHenry County?
There are 99.53 Females per 100 Males in McHenry County.
What is the Median Population Age in McHenry County?
Median Population Age in McHenry County is 40.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in McHenry County
Average Family Size in McHenry County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in McHenry County
Average Household Size in McHenry County is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in McHenry County?
Per Capita income in McHenry County is $46,322.
What is the Median Family Income in McHenry County?
Median Family Income in McHenry County is $116,736.
What is the Median Household income in McHenry County?
Median Household Income in McHenry County is $100,101.
What is Income or Wage Gap in McHenry County?
Income or Wage Gap in McHenry County is 35.6%.
Women in McHenry County earn 64.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in McHenry County?
Family Income Deficit in McHenry County is $10,379.
Families that are below poverty line in McHenry County earn $10,379 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in McHenry County?
Inequality or Gini Index in McHenry County is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in McHenry County?
There are 173,989 People in the Labor Forcein in McHenry County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in McHenry County?
69.9% of People are in the Labor Force in McHenry County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in McHenry County?
Unemployment Rate in McHenry County is 4.9%.