CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8705.01
Illinois · McHenry County · 4,678 residents · 10.172 sq mi
Notable rankings
#26highest rent burden in IL#534 US92.2%#308highest rent in IL$2,102#401highest old in IL47.3 yrs#438highest broadband in IL97.1%TRACT SHAPE · McHenry County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8705.01 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $356,400. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,678
+3%since 2020
from 4,534 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
460 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 446 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.3
+8%since 2020
from 43.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$109,000
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $123,173 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,759
+5%since 2020
from $47,403 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 66.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
+16%since 2020
from 0.335 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.4%
Information15.5%
Wholesale trade10.5%
Other services6.7%
Public administration5.2%
Finance & insurance5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$356,400
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $308,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,102
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,632 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 92.8% in 2020
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
92.2%
+59.7 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+30%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(4,263)
Black0.9%(39)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(191)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0.6%(28)
Diversity Score14.3%(647)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(3,377)
Black1.5%(70)
Hispanic / Latino18%(841)
Asian4%(187)
Other4.3%(203)
Diversity Score55.4%(2,590)
Diversity Score
55
+288%since 2020
from 14 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
−15.8 ptssince 2020
from 44.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 95.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.0 min
−22%since 2020
from 37.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 75.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 71.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 32.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Female
46.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Foreign born
7.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 99.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 92.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% 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 4,678 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 $109,000 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 $356,400, and the typical rent is about $2,102 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.7% 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 5.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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