McHenry, IL is an idyllic small town located in the northern region of the state with a population of 27,237 and a population density of 1,855 people per square mile. It’s a great place to live for those who want to enjoy the peace and quiet of rural life while still being close enough to Chicago for easy access to culture and entertainment. The town has many businesses and interesting attractions such as historic McHenry Mansion, Lippold Park, Moraine Hills State Park, McHenry Outdoor Theater, and Volo Bog State Natural Area. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities like hiking, camping, fishing and kayaking in nearby lakes and rivers. The local sports teams include the McHenry County Gators (soccer), McHenry Waves (swimming) and McHenry Crusaders (baseball). Residents can also participate in various organizations such as the Kiwanis Club or volunteer at charities like Toys for Tots or Habitat for Humanity. All these activities make McHenry an ideal place to live or visit.
The population in McHenry is 27,237. There are 1,865 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in McHenry is 42.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in McHenry is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in McHenry
- 55.4% are married
- 9.1% are divorced
- 39.8% are married with children
- 12.3% have children, but are single
Race in McHenry
- 82.2% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 2.5% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 14.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander