Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 312,591 (100%) |
| Population Density | 518 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 39 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $104,802 |
| Per Capita Income | $49,388 |
| Median Home Value | $308,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 121,329 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 97,259 (80.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 20,335 (16.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,735 (3.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 117,594 |
| Average Household Size | 2.64 |
| Family Households | 84,562 (71.9%) |
The table below compares McHenry County to the other 102 counties and county equivalents in Illinois by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 6 | 95th |
| Population Density | # 7 | 94th |
| Median Household Income | # 5 | 96th |
| Per Capita Income | # 4 | 97th |
| Diversity Index | # 22 | 79th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.