Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Mc Henry, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

28,074

Median Agei

43.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79.1%22,219

Hispanic/Latino

15.8%4,443

Two or More

2.7%746

Asian

1.7%485

Black

0.6%158

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%19

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%723

High School Diploma

29.4%6,116

Some College (<1 yr)

9.3%1,939

Some College (1+ yr)

15.9%3,316

Associate's Degree

7.8%1,630

Bachelor's Degree

18%3,736

Master's Degree

6.3%1,312

Professional Degree

1.1%220

Doctorate

0.3%71

HS or Higher

91.6%

BA or Higher

25.7%

Graduate+

7.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$266,500

Median Renti

$1,553

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.4%8,847

Renter-Occupied

25.6%3,050

Total Units

12,095

Homeownership

74.4%

Vacancy Rate

1.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.3%207

$50K–$100K

1.9%170

$100K–$150K

5.7%503

$150K–$200K

12.8%1,135

$200K–$300K

40.6%3,592

$300K–$500K

32.9%2,912

$500K–$1M

3.4%301

$1M+

0.3%27

Rent Distribution

Under $500

285

$750–$1,000

203

$1,000–$1,250

318

$1,250–$1,500

575

$1,500–$2,000

1,029

$2,000+

570

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%174

2010–2019

4.8%577

2000–2009

21%2,540

1990–1999

19.3%2,333

1980–1989

14.8%1,792

1970–1979

18.3%2,219

1960–1969

5.6%679

1950–1959

8.9%1,077

1940–1949

2.9%351

1939 or earlier

2.9%353

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.8%9,975

Electricity

14.4%1,713

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%110

Wood

0.6%73

No Fuel

0.2%26

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$86,315

Mean Household Incomei

$105,716

Per Capita Incomei

$45,734

Poverty Ratei

4.6%

Unemploymenti

3.6%

Labor Forcei

16,103

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.3%154

$10K–$15K

1.8%214

$15K–$20K

1.9%228

$20K–$25K

1.7%207

$25K–$30K

4.2%497

$30K–$35K

2.5%294

$35K–$40K

5.1%610

$40K–$45K

4.4%520

$45K–$50K

4.2%500

$50K–$60K

6.3%751

$60K–$75K

9.7%1,159

$75K–$100K

14.3%1,706

$100K–$125K

12.2%1,454

$125K–$150K

10.4%1,241

$150K–$200K

8.6%1,019

$200K+

11.3%1,343

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

266

Residentsi

364

Avg. Tenant Renti

$398/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

7 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers30 homes81% occupied$398/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 888 homes83% occupied$398/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC10 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $86,315/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

89%

Very low income$26K–$43K/yr

8.5%

Low income$43K–$69K/yr

2.5%

Who Receives This Housing

58.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

21.5% of subsidized households are minority

38% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,3678.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,376

Poland

183

Philippines

Korea

United Kingdom

Canada

India

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

15,131

Avg. Commutei

29 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

15,376

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,226(5.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.3%Insured

4.7%Uninsured

Mc Henry, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026