McHenry township, Illinois
McHenry township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
McHenry township is a geographic entity located in McHenry County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 48,110. The land area covers 44.73 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 48,110 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.7 yrs | ±1.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 19,223 | ±509 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 19,909 | ±530 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 19,223 | ±509 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 686 | ±235 |
| Median Home Value | $261,900 | ±$8,767 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,396 | ±$83 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $94,531 | ±$4,664 |
| Per Capita Income | $48,742 | ±$3,577 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% | ±1.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,933 | ±898 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | ±1.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 25,287 | ±863 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.9% | ±1.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 47,798 (2024)
ID: 193236
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
3703 N RICHMOND RD, MCHENRY IL 60051-5451
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GUS Population: 315,959 (2024)
ID: 162147
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
2200 N SEMINARY AVE, WOODSTOCK IL 60098-2693
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School McHenry | 04-05 | McHenry, IL | |
| Regular School McHenry | KG-03 | McHenry, IL | |
| Regular School McHenry | KG-05 | McHenry, IL | |
| Regular School McHenry | 06-08 | McHenry, IL | |
| Regular School McHenry | 06-08 | McHenry, IL | |
| Regular School McHenry | KG-05 | McHenry, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Hebron, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Hebron, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Hebron, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Algonquin, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cosmetology & Spa Academy
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College Vocational | 8.5 mi away | 700 E. Terra Cotta, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014 |
8154555900
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MCHENRY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 2.3 mi away | 809 FRONT STREET, MCHENRY, IL, 60050 |
(815) 385-0036
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McHenry County College
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College | 9.0 mi away | 8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL, 60012-2761 |
8154553700
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JOHNSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 2.3 mi away | 3000 NORTH JOHNSBURG ROAD, JOHNSBURG, IL, 60051 |
(815) 344-0077
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First Institute of Travel, Inc.
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College Vocational | 11.0 mi away | 790 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014 |
8154593500
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RIVER EAST PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 813 WEST IL ROUTE 120, MCHENRY, IL, 60051 |
(815) 385-6303
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College of Lake County
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College | 13.7 mi away | 19351 W Washington St., Grayslake, IL, 60030-1198 |
8475432000
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FOX LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 255 EAST GRAND AVENUE, FOX LAKE, IL, 60020 |
(847) 587-0198
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University of Saint Mary of the Lake
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College | 15.6 mi away | 1000 E Maple Ave, Mundelein, IL, 60060-1174 |
8475666401
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NIPPERSINK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 5418 HILL ROAD, RICHMOND, IL, 60071 |
(815) 678-4014
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MC HENRY -WG STRATTON L&D, IL US, located 4.5 miles from McHenry township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.6° | 12.9° | 21.7° | 1.65" | 11.0" |
| February | 34.6° | 16.2° | 25.4° | 1.56" | 8.9" |
| March | 46.0° | 25.9° | 35.9° | 2.21" | 3.9" |
| April | 58.8° | 36.6° | 47.7° | 3.63" | 1.0" |
| May | 70.4° | 47.2° | 58.8° | 4.47" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.2° | 57.0° | 68.6° | 4.81" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.2° | 61.5° | 72.8° | 3.80" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.3° | 59.7° | 71.0° | 3.70" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.7° | 51.4° | 63.6° | 3.61" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.0° | 39.6° | 51.3° | 3.21" | 0.1" |
| November | 48.1° | 29.4° | 38.7° | 2.38" | 1.4" |
| December | 35.9° | 19.3° | 27.6° | 1.94" | 8.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCullom Lake village | Village | 0.9 mi | — |
| Johnsburg village | Village | 1.9 mi | — |
| Ringwood village | Village | 2.1 mi | — |
| McHenry city | City | 2.5 mi | — |
| Wonder Lake village | Village | 3.5 mi | — |
| Pistakee Highlands CDP | CDP | 4.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1711145707. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.