CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8702
Illinois · McHenry County · 5,845 residents · 104.88 sq mi
Notable rankings
#57highest rent burden in IL#1234 US84.1%#322lowest low density in IL55.73/sq mi#421highest population in IL5,845TRACT SHAPE · McHenry County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8702 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,294. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $303,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,845
−1%since 2020
from 5,880 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
56 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 56 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.7
−1%since 2020
from 44.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$95,294
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $78,277 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,786
+31%since 2020
from $31,804 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
+28%since 2020
from 0.328 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23%
Wholesale trade13.7%
Information8.5%
Other services5%
Public administration4.1%
Finance & insurance3.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
Construction3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
Education & health services1.2%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$303,600
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $266,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,195
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,064 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 81.8% in 2020
11.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
84.1%
+56.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
−6%since 2020
from 3.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(4,194)
Black0.3%(20)
Hispanic / Latino27.8%(1,634)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(32)
Diversity Score51.7%(3,043)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(4,722)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(1,082)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(39)
Diversity Score39.1%(2,287)
Diversity Score
39
−24%since 2020
from 52 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 87.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.9 min
−5%since 2020
from 32.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 83.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 63.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
Female
48.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
Foreign born
11.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 92.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 80.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,845 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $95,294 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $303,600, and the typical rent is about $1,195 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 4.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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