State
County
Land Area (mi²)
6.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,972.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.26%
Growth Since 2010
1.41%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Cary, Illinois Population 2021
18,529
Cary is a city located in McHenry County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 18,529, it is the 132nd largest city in Illinois and the 1972nd largest city in the United States . Cary is currently growing at a rate of 1.26% annually and its population has increased by 1.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,271 in 2010. Cary reached it's highest population of 18,529 in 2021. Spanning over 6 miles, Cary has a population density of 2,972 people per square mile.
The average household income in Cary is $117,397 with a poverty rate of 5.09%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,196 per month, and the median house value is $232,500. The median age in Cary is 40.5 years, 39 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
Cary Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cary was:
- White: 92.22%
- Two or more races: 2.82%
- Black or African American: 2.04%
- Other race: 1.47%
- Asian: 1.45%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Cary, Illinois is 18,529 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 17,836.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 18,271.
Cary, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,541 | 92.22% |
| Two or More Races | 506 | 2.82% |
| Black or African American | 365 | 2.04% |
| Some Other Race | 264 | 1.47% |
| Asian | 260 | 1.45% |
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Cary Population by Race
Cary Population Pyramid $2021
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Cary Population by Age
Cary Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,424 | 2.78 | 86.9 |
| Married | 4,043 | 3.21 | 94.2 |
| Non Family | 1,435 | 1.16 | 75.8 |
| Female | 745 | 3.54 | 71 |
| Male | 201 | 2.97 | 79.1 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
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Cary Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 295 | 2.44% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 156 | 1.29% |
| High School Graduate | 2,156 | 17.80% |
| Some College | 3,033 | 25.04% |
| Associates Degree | 1,024 | 8.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,666 | 30.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,781 | 14.71% |
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Cary Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Cary Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,604 | 10,503 | 5,000 |
| Hispanic | 943 | 615 | 151 |
| Asian | 250 | 237 | 149 |
| Black | 225 | 216 | 81 |
| Other Race | 161 | 117 | 31 |
| 2+ Races | 104 | 97 | 66 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 99.05%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 63.46%.
Cary Educational Attainment by Race
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$52,392
Average Earnings
$68,939
Average Male
$39,289
Average Female
Cary Earnings by Educational Attainment
Cary Language by Age
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Cary Language
86.82% of Cary residents speak only English, while 13.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.03% of the population.
Cary Language
Cary Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,911 | 650 | 4.36% |
| Hispanic | 1,947 | 185 | 9.50% |
| Multiple | 506 | 59 | 11.66% |
| Other | 264 | 50 | 18.94% |
| Black | 365 | 18 | 4.93% |
5.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.57%
Male Poverty Rate
5.60%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Cary
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cary is Other, with 18.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cary is White, with 4.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.72%.
Cary Poverty
Cary Poverty Rate by Education
Cary Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
59.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.8%
Male Marriage Rate
57.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Cary Married by Age and Sex
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Cary Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Cary Marital Status by Race
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Cary Marital Status
Cary Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 684 | 5.28% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 2.83% |
| Black | 31 | 13.78% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 7.43% |
Cary Veterans by Race
Cary Veterans by Education
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7.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
Cary Veterans by Education
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74.5%
Labor Force Participation
71.4%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Cary Employment by Age
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Cary Employment by Race
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Cary Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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91.00%
Native Born
9.00%
Foreign Born
4.03%
Non Citizen
4.97%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
91.00% of Cary residents were born in the United States, with 74.73% having been born in Illinois. 4.03% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Cary Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,529 | 231 | 1.26% |
| 2020 | 18,298 | 231 | 1.28% |
| 2019 | 18,067 | 231 | 1.30% |
| 2018 | 17,836 | -41 | -0.23% |
| 2017 | 17,877 | -26 | -0.15% |
| 2016 | 17,903 | -90 | -0.50% |
| 2015 | 17,993 | -30 | -0.17% |
| 2014 | 18,023 | -48 | -0.27% |
| 2013 | 18,071 | -126 | -0.69% |
| 2012 | 18,197 | -77 | -0.42% |
| 2011 | 18,274 | -74 | -0.40% |
| 2010 | 18,348 | 2,817 | 1.68% |
| 2000 | 15,531 | 5,488 | 4.46% |
| 1990 | 10,043 | 3,403 | 4.22% |
| 1980 | 6,640 | 2,282 | 4.30% |
| 1970 | 4,358 | 1,828 | 5.59% |
| 1960 | 2,530 | 0.00% |