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Cary, IL

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Cary, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

17,923population

39.2median age

This community is a community of 17,923 with a median age of 39.2. The population is predominantly White (79.2%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (12.9%). Median household income is $113,026. 96.7% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 44.7% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 84.8%, with a median home value of $309,800.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79.2%14,191

Hispanic/Latino

12.9%2,310

Two or More

4.8%868

Asian

1.5%273

Black

0.9%164

Other

0.6%107

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.6%199

High School Diploma

19.9%2,441

Some College (<1 yr)

7.6%937

Some College (1+ yr)

14.9%1,830

Associate's Degree

7.9%974

Bachelor's Degree

28.5%3,502

Master's Degree

13.4%1,648

Professional Degree

2.1%259

Doctorate

0.6%69

HS or Higher

96.7%

BA or Higher

44.7%

Graduate+

16.1%

Housingi

$309,800median home value

$1,428median rent

84.8%homeownership

6,677total units

3.1%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 84.8%

Renter 15.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.7%91

$50K–$100K

0.9%51

$100K–$150K

2.3%128

$150K–$200K

7.6%417

$200K–$300K

34.5%1,893

$300K–$500K

48.4%2,656

$500K–$1M

4.5%247

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

128

$1,000–$1,250

217

$1,250–$1,500

130

$1,500–$2,000

249

$2,000+

202

Year Built

2010–2019

3.6%239

2000–2009

15.5%1,033

1990–1999

20.3%1,356

1980–1989

21.8%1,456

1970–1979

18.9%1,263

1960–1969

6.4%429

1950–1959

5.2%344

1940–1949

2.1%141

1939 or earlier

6.2%416

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

90.9%5,879

Electricity

7.5%482

Bottled/LP Gas

1%64

Solar

0.5%34

No Fuel

0.1%9

Household Economyi

$113,026median household income

$50,715per capita income

4.8%poverty rate

5%unemployment

10,632labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.5%162

$10K–$15K

1.6%104

$15K–$20K

1.3%82

$20K–$25K

1.1%68

$25K–$30K

1.6%101

$30K–$35K

3.4%219

$35K–$40K

0.7%48

$40K–$45K

1.9%122

$45K–$50K

2.2%141

$50K–$60K

8.7%564

$60K–$75K

6.2%399

$75K–$100K

13.5%871

$100K–$125K

9.7%625

$125K–$150K

9.8%635

$150K–$200K

11.8%761

$200K+

24.2%1,566

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$376/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

35 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers23 homes81% occupied$376/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $113,026/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $34K/yr

89%

Very low income$34K–$57K/yr

11%

Who Receives This Housing

74% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

16% of subsidized households are minority

21% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

53% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,6279.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

537

Poland

355

India

Philippines

Canada

United Kingdom

Korea

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

10,064

Avg. Commutei

28.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

10,096

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

751(5.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.7%Insured

3.3%Uninsured