McHenry County, Illinois
McHenry County is home to 312,591 people. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Illinois rate (11.8%). The median household income is $104,802.
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| Measure | Value | Illinois | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 312,591 | 12,694,798 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $104,802 | $83,390 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 6.2% | 11.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 8.2% | 15.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 4.5% | 6.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.2% | 37.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $308,100 | $263,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,401 | $1,274 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 50.6% | 47.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 9.9% | 14.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 40.7 years | 39.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Boone County
- Cook County
- DeKalb County
- Kane County
- Lake County
- Kenosha County, Wisconsin
- Walworth County, Wisconsin
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.