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McHenry County Economic Indicator Dashboard
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 almost 316 million 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.
DEMOGRAPHIC
316.0K
Population
Source: US Census Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024
41.1
Median Age
Source: US Census Bureau 2024
63.1
% Population Age 20-64
Source: US Census Bureau
$100,884
Median Household Income
Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2023 | 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates
TALENT
92.8
% Population w/ High School Graduation or Higher
Source: US Census Bureau
36.0
% Population w/ Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2023 | 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates
12.0
% Population w/ Advanced Degree or Higher
Source: US Census Bureau
20.2%
% Some College – No Degree
Source: US Census Bureau
ECONOMIC
171,104 people
Employed
Source: U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau (May 2025)
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau (May 2025)
7,289 people
Unemployed
Source: U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau (May 2025)
$9,114M
Gross Domestic Product – 2015
Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis – Chained (2012) dollars
QUALITY OF LIFE
$47,285
Per Capita Income
Source: US Census 2023
$334.8K
Median Home Value
Source: C2ER
30.5 min.
Mean Travel Time to Work
Source: U.S. Census 2023
$1,369
Median Rent Price (per month)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2023 | 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates
83.2%
Homeownership Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2023