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McHenry County is the 6th largest county in the metro area and one of the fastest growing. Population has increased by 2% since 2020, with McHenry County having over 317 thousand residents.
McHenry County is the 6th largest economy in the metro area. The County’s GRP – the total value of goods and services produced – has grown 22% since 2020
McHenry County has added nearly 200 new businesses to its economy since 2021 – faster growth than Lake, Cook, and DuPage Counties, as well as the metro areas as a whole.
View McHenry County’s Economic Overview Report for information including: historic & projected trends, population, industry, business and workforce characteristics, educational pipeline and in-demand skills.
DEMOGRAPHIC
317,063
41.1
63.1%
Population Age 20-64
$101,811
TALENT
92.8
36.0
12.0
20.2%
ECONOMIC
178,880
Total Labor Force
172,754
Total Employees
107,936
Jobs
$14.98B
Gross Regional Product
QUALITY OF LIFE
$72,162
$334.8K
Median Home Value
30.5 min.
Mean Travel Time to Work
$1,369
Median Rent Price (per month)
82.8%
Homeownership