Algonquin, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · McHenry County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
29,904
Population
2,389/sq mi density
$131,753
Median Income
$53,698 per capita
$324,000
Home Value
$418,992 Zillow
$1,800
Median Rent
25.5% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
59
Violent Crime/100K
1,202 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$131,753 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$324,000 home value, $1,800/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
59 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
29,904
Census 2023
Population Density
2,389
per square mile
Land Area
4.8
square miles (12.4 km²)
Median Age
41.3 yrs
6% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 14.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 5.6% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
79.4%
Black
2.2%
Hispanic
14.2%
Asian
5.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 79.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 19% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
79.4%
Spanish
19%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
12.2%
Veterans
5.4%
10% below US avg (6%)
Disability
9.1%
30% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.6%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.4%
49% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.411
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 29,904 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,389 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 4.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 41.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.4% |
| Female | 49.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.4% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
Language
| English Only | 79.4% |
| Spanish | 19.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 12.2% |
| Veterans | 5.4% |
| Disability | 9.1% |
| Health Insurance | 95.6% |
| Uninsured | 4.4% |
| Broadband Access | 94.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.411 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |