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Cary

Illinois · 18,271 residents · 6.516 sq mi
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Cary is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,894. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $278,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 74% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,271
+18%since 2000
from 15,531 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,804 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 2,384 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
+9%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K12K15K18K20K1990201020202024Cary
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,894
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,801 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,339
+31%since 2000
from $26,903 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
67.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$278,700
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $184,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$913
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $796 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
10.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+20%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(14,311)
Black0.4%(60)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(843)
Asian1.4%(210)
Other0%
Diversity Score17%(2,639)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(15,801)
Black0.6%(113)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(1,626)
Asian2.4%(440)
Other1.1%(208)
Diversity Score29.6%(5,402)
Diversity Score
30
+74%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 40.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.4 min
+25%since 2000
from 29.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.6%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.9%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cary, Illinois?

Cary, Illinois has about 18,271 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cary, Illinois?

The typical household in Cary, Illinois earns about $96,894 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 $278,700, and the typical rent is about $913 a month.

How educated are people in Cary, Illinois?

About 49.9% 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 4.1% 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 8,228 residents, a change of about 82 percent over that period.

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