Fox River Grove, Illinois
Fox River Grove: City in United States of America
About
Fox River Grove is a city located in the county of McHenry in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,854 and a population density of 2,790 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,518 inhabitants.
The city was created 106 years ago in 1918.
Quick Facts about Fox River Grove
| Population : | 4,518 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | McHenry County |
| Postal code : | 60021 |
| Plate code : | 847 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 847 |
| Area : | 1.74 km2 |
| Altitude : | 817 feet / 249 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1919 (106 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 12:36:22 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 2,597 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.44% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Fox River Grove is located at 42°12'3"N 88°12'52"W (42.2008600, -88.2145300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Fox River Grove decreased by 7.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,854 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,750 | -2.19% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,729 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,691 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,675 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,656 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,631 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,619 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,604 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,573 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,518 | -1.22% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 151,691 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 149,061 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 151,713 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 149,058 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 10.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.6% |
| White only, percent : | 47.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 2.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 10.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 71.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 10.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,334 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 34.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.7% |
Fox River Grove zip code is 60021.
County name: McHenry, County
fips: 17111
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $394,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,941 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $499 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,362 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 39,097 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.77 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 84.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 69.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 169,528 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,218,573 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 991,416 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 845,692 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,608 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $60,598 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,257 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 11,452 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,914 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,461 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 8,758 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,270 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 638 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 10,485 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 6,494.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 22.95 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $156,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,234 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $380 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $907 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,118 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.79 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 84.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 15.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 41,664 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 276,394 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $16,972 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $51,779 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $32,364 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 962 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 495 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 425 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 208 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 711 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 90 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 823 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 373.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 42.72 |
Schools in Fox River Grove
College & universities near Fox River Grove, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144795 | Cosmetology & Spa Academy | Crystal Lake (IL) | 60014 |
Stations (18)
Amtrak & bus stations near Fox River Grove, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLN | Glenview station | 1116 Depot St. | RAIL |
| NPV | Naperville | 105 E. Fourth Ave. | RAIL |
| LAG | La Grange Road | 25 West Burlington St. | RAIL |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
| CHI | Chicago Union Station | 225 South Canal Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Fox River Grove
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fox River Grov Post Office | Fox River Grove (IL) | 60021 |
Other cities in McHenry County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McHenry County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lake | 39,642 | City located in McHenry County, Illinois, USA |
| Algonquin | 30,730 | Village in Illinois |
| Lake in the Hills | 28,345 | Village in Illinois |
| Huntley | 27,256 | Village in McHenry and Kane counties, Illinois, United States |
| McHenry | 27,100 | City in Illinois |
| Cary | 17,929 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Harvard | 8,979 | Private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States |
| Chemung | 8,702 | Township in McHenry County, Illinois |
| Marengo | 7,377 | City in McHenry County, Illinois, United States |
| Johnsburg | 6,310 | Village in United States of America |
| Lakemoor | 5,912 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Spring Grove | 5,679 | City in Houston County, Minnesota, United States |
| Lawrence | 4,380 | Township in Lawrence County, Illinois |
| Wonder Lake | 3,837 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Pistakee Highlands | 3,454 | Census designated place |
| Coral | 3,416 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Fox River Grove distances to largest Illinois cities
