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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Cary

Illinois · 15,531 residents · 6.516 sq mi
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Cary is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,801. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 1990. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $184,100. Poverty is rare here, at 1.3% of residents. Households here earn about 65% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,531
+55%since 1990
from 10,043 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,384 / sq mi
+55%since 1990
from 1,541 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.9
+8%since 1990
from 31.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K12K15K18K20K1990201020202024Cary
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$76,801
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,804 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,903
+45%since 1990
from $18,515 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$184,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $123,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$796
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $614 in 1990
US average: $602
90.6%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 87.4% in 1990
9.4% rent
2.4
−1%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(9,801)
Black0.5%(52)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(252)
Asian0.6%(65)
Diversity Score11.6%(1,166)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(14,311)
Black0.4%(60)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(843)
Asian1.4%(210)
Diversity Score17%(2,639)
17
+46%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.9%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 34.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.0%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 92.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.8%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.2 min
−5%since 1990
from 30.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Cary, Illinois?

Cary, Illinois has about 15,531 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cary, Illinois?

The typical household in Cary, Illinois earns about $76,801 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cary, Illinois expensive?

In Cary, Illinois, the median home is worth about $184,100, and the typical rent is about $796 a month.

How educated are people in Cary, Illinois?

About 40.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cary, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cary, Illinois?

About 1.3% of people in Cary, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cary, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Cary, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,488 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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