CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8709.06
Illinois · McHenry County · 4,637 residents · 20.768 sq mi
Notable rankings
#418highest rent burden in IL62.4%TRACT SHAPE · McHenry County, IL
The short version
Census Tract 8709.06 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,284. Population has declined 5% since 2020. Median home value is $317,500.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% 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
4,637
−5%since 2020
from 4,906 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
223 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 236 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.7
+13%since 2020
from 34.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$93,284
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $86,780 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,131
+41%since 2020
from $33,523 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
+15%since 2020
from 0.368 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.1%
Information9.6%
Other services7.2%
Wholesale trade6.5%
Public administration6.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
Education & health services1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$317,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $251,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,234
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,065 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 66.7% in 2020
32.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.4%
+23.2 ptssince 2020
from 39.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+17%since 2020
from 2.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(3,720)
Black1.6%(78)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(943)
Asian0.5%(25)
Other2.9%(140)
Diversity Score48.4%(2,373)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(3,311)
Black2%(92)
Hispanic / Latino21%(974)
Asian1.2%(55)
Other4.4%(205)
Diversity Score55.4%(2,571)
Diversity Score
55
+15%since 2020
from 48 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 31.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 94.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.3 min
−9%since 2020
from 32.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−13.3 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% 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
10.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 72.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
Female
55.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
Foreign born
15.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 94.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 79.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% 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 4,637 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 $93,284 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 $317,500, and the typical rent is about $1,234 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 40.1% 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 8.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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