McHenry County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- McHenry County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17111
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 111
Geography
- Land Area
- 603.40 sq mi
- Water Area
- 7.67 sq mi
- Total Area
- 611.07 sq mi
- Latitude
- 42.324298
- Longitude
- -88.452245
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 298,287
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 227,708
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 258,092 | 86.5% |
| Hispanic | 40,198 | 13.5% |
| White | 239,762 | 80.4% |
| Black | 4,109 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 7,885 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 123 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 797 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 204,202 | 89.7% |
| Hispanic | 23,503 | 10.3% |
| White | 191,677 | 84.2% |
| Black | 4,047 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 7,198 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 907 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 36 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 332 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 312,591
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $110,029
- Poverty Rate
- 6.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 19,335
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 248,630 | 79.5% |
| Black | 4,755 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 9,760 | 3.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 221,453
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 54,773 | 24.7% |
| Republican | 66,775 | 30.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 99,738 | 45.0% |
| Other | 1 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 106,697 | 48.2% |
| Female | 114,740 | 51.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 163,582 | 73.9% |
| Hispanic | 20,531 | 9.3% |
| Black | 551 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 3,506 | 1.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 115,136
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 52.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 90,607 | 55.4% |
| Hispanic | 5,881 | 28.6% |
| Black | 194 | 35.2% |
| Asian | 1,312 | 37.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 55,798 | 52.3% |
| Female | 59,333 | 51.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 50,873 (23.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 76,195 (35.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 121,329
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $309,282
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,553
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 72.9%
- Public Transit
- 1.3%
- Work From Home
- 15.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.