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The Village of Cary had a population of 17,923 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Cary ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Illinois. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Cary is located at latitude 42.212 and longitude -88.2381 in McHenry County. The formal boundaries for the Village of Cary encompass a land area of 6.24 sq. miles and a water area of 0.08 sq. miles. McHenry County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Village of Cary has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Village of Cary is located within Township of Algonquin, a minor civil division (MCD) of McHenry County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,923 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,747 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 35 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $113,026 |
| Per Capita Income | $50,715 |
| Median Home Value | $309,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,677 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,483 (82.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 985 (14.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 209 (3.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 6,468 |
| Average Household Size | 2.76 |
| Family Households | 4,783 (73.9%) |
The table below compares Cary to the other 1,461 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs 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 | # 144 | 90th |
| Population Density | # 158 | 89th |
| Median Household Income | # 157 | 89th |
| Per Capita Income | # 187 | 87th |
| Diversity Index | # 379 | 74th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.
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