McHenry County, Illinois

About McHenry County, Illinois

McHenry County, Illinois has a total population of 312,591, making it the 233rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in McHenry County is 40.7 years, which is 4.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in McHenry County is $104,802, which ranks #124 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 39.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.

The median home value in McHenry County is $308,100, 9.3% above the national median. Renters in McHenry County pay a median gross rent of $1,401 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In McHenry County, 35.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.3 min.

McHenry County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 76.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.1%) and Two or More Races (3.2%).

All data for McHenry County, Illinois comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.