McHenry, Illinois Population 2022
McHenry is a city located in McHenry County Illinois. McHenry has a 2020 population of 27,229. McHenry is currently growing at a rate of 0.21% annually and its population has increased by 0.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,059 in 2010.
The average household income in McHenry is $94,175 with a poverty rate of 6.47%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,221 per month, and the median house value is $181,300. The median age in McHenry is 39.8 years, 38.5 years for males, and 41.2 years for females.
McHenry Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of McHenrywas:
- White: 94.05%
- Asian: 1.98%
- Other race: 1.73%
- Two or more races: 1.31%
- Black or African American: 0.67%
- Native American: 0.26%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,217 | 94.05% |
| Asian | 531 | 1.98% |
| Some Other Race | 465 | 1.73% |
| Two or More Races | 350 | 1.31% |
| Black or African American | 180 | 0.67% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 70 | 0.26% |
McHenry Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,184 | 2.61 | 71.4 |
| Married | 5,630 | 3.28 | 82.8 |
| Non Family | 3,167 | 1.24 | 54.6 |
| Female | 924 | 2.97 | 55.5 |
| Male | 463 | 3.11 | 80.6 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 535 | 2.91% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 934 | 5.09% |
| High School Graduate | 5,544 | 30.20% |
| Some College | 4,384 | 23.88% |
| Associates Degree | 1,895 | 10.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,487 | 19.00% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,576 | 8.59% |
McHenry Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,754 | 14,906 | 4,656 |
| Hispanic | 2,075 | 1,525 | 177 |
| Other Race | 298 | 186 | |
| Asian | 286 | 271 | 157 |
| Black | 120 | 88 | 44 |
| 2+ Races | 90 | 90 | 29 |
| Native American | 53 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 54.90%.
$47,631
Average Earnings
$59,378
Average Male
$38,069
Average Female
McHenry Language by Age
McHenry Language
86.00% of McHenry residents speak only English, while 14.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.71% of the population.
McHenry Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,529 | 1,074 | 4.99% |
| Hispanic | 3,851 | 606 | 15.74% |
| Black | 180 | 56 | 31.11% |
| Other | 8 | NaN% |
6.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.40%
Male Poverty Rate
7.56%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in McHenry
The race most likely to be in poverty in McHenry is Black, with 31.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in McHenry is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.12%.
McHenry Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.0%
Male Marriage Rate
53.2%
Female Marriage Rate
McHenry Married by Age and Sex
McHenry Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
McHenry Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,465 | 7.41% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 1.02% |
McHenry Veterans by Education
1.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
68%
Labor Force Participation
65.3%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
73.59%
Born in McHenry
90.61%
Native Born
9.39%
Foreign Born
5.49%
Non Citizen
3.89%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.61% of McHenry residents were born in the United States, with 73.59% having been born in Illinois. 5.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 27,229 | 56 | 0.21% |
| 2021 | 27,173 | 56 | 0.21% |
| 2020 | 27,117 | 56 | 0.21% |
| 2019 | 27,061 | 56 | 0.21% |
| 2018 | 27,005 | 195 | 0.73% |
| 2017 | 26,810 | 176 | 0.66% |
| 2016 | 26,634 | 3 | 0.01% |
| 2015 | 26,631 | -3 | -0.01% |
| 2014 | 26,634 | -67 | -0.25% |
| 2013 | 26,701 | -164 | -0.61% |
| 2012 | 26,865 | -95 | -0.35% |
| 2011 | 26,960 | -99 | -0.37% |
| 2010 | 27,059 | 5,558 | 2.33% |
| 2000 | 21,501 | 5,324 | 2.89% |
| 1990 | 16,177 | 5,440 | 4.18% |
| 1980 | 10,737 | 3,965 | 4.72% |
| 1970 | 6,772 | 3,436 | 7.34% |
| 1960 | 3,336 | 0.00% |