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Algonquin, Illinois Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Algonquin is 30,000, with 50% male and 50% female. The population has grown significantly due to suburban development within the Chicago metropolitan area.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1890
  • County: McHenry and Kane Counties
  • Land area: 12.3 square miles
  • Population density: 2,439 people per square mile
  • Area code: 847
  • Zip code: 60102

Geography and Location

Algonquin is located in northeastern Illinois, spanning McHenry and Kane Counties, and is part of the greater Chicago metropolitan area. The town is situated along the Fox River, offering recreational opportunities such as boating and fishing. Algonquin has experienced rapid suburban growth, with residential and commercial developments expanding the town. It is accessible via major highways, including Interstate 90 and Illinois Route 31. The climate is humid continental, with cold winters and warm summers.

Demographics

Median resident age: 33.6 years
Median household income: $79,730
Median house value: $195,100

Population by Race

Races in Algonquin:

  • White Non-Hispanic (91.6%)
  • Hispanic (4.1%)
  • Other race (1.2%)
  • Two or more races (1.2%)
  • Black (0.9%)
  • Asian Indian (0.6%)
  • Filipino (0.6%)

Ancestries: German (33.3%), Polish (18.7%), Irish (17.1%), Italian (12.2%), English (9.2%), Swedish (5.1%).

Elevation: 800 feet

Land area: 9.8 square miles

Map of Algonquin, IL

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Algonquin

  • High school or higher: 95.0%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 38.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.1%
  • Unemployed: 2.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 35.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Algonquin village

  • Never married: 18.5%
  • Now married: 70.8%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 3.3%
  • Divorced: 6.7%

6.4% Foreign born (2.9% Europe, 1.6% Asia, 1.1% Latin America, 0.7% North America).

Population change in the 1990s: +10,724 (+85.4%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Algonquin:

  • ELGIN MENTAL HEALTH CENTER (about 9 miles; ELGIN, IL)
  • SHERMAN HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; ELGIN, IL)
  • ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; ELGIN, IL)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Algonquin:

  • CHICAGO O’HARE INTL (about 31 miles; CHICAGO, IL; Abbreviation: ORD)
  • KENOSHA REGIONAL (about 40 miles; KENOSHA, WI; Abbreviation: ENW)
  • CHICAGO MIDWAY INTL (about 47 miles; CHICAGO, IL; Abbreviation: MDW)

Other public-use airports nearest to Algonquin:

  • LAKE IN THE HILLS (about 3 miles; CHICAGO/LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL; Abbreviation: 3CK)
  • GALT FIELD (about 17 miles; GREENWOOD/WONDER LAKE, IL; Abbreviation: 10C)
  • SCHAUMBURG REGIONAL (about 19 miles; CHICAGO/SCHAUMBURG, IL; Abbreviation: 06C)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Algonquin:

  • MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE (about 8 miles; CRYSTAL LAKE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,707)
  • ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 9 miles; ELGIN, IL; Full-time enrollment: 5,077)
  • WILLIAM RAINEY HARPER COLLEGE (about 18 miles; PALATINE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 8,229)
  • COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY (about 23 miles; GRAYSLAKE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 6,973)
  • WHEATON COLLEGE (about 25 miles; WHEATON, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,684)
  • COLLEGE OF DUPAGE (about 27 miles; Glen Ellyn, IL; Full-time enrollment: 15,545)
  • DEVRY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 27 miles; ADDISON, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,076)

Schools

Public high school in Algonquin:

  • HARRY D JACOBS HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 2,009; Location: 2601 BUNKER HILL DR; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Algonquin:

  • WESTFIELD COMMUNITY SCHOOL (Students: 1,815; Location: 2100 SLEEPY HOLLOW; Grades: KG – 08)
  • KENNETH E NEUBERT ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 652; Location: 1100 HUNTINGTON DR; Grades: KG – 05)
  • ALGONQUIN LAKES ELEM SCH (Students: 539; Location: 1401 COMPTON DR; Grades: KG – 05)
  • ALGONQUIN MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 521; Location: 520 LONGWOOD DR; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • EASTVIEW ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 471; Location: 540 LONGWOOD DR; Grades: KG – 05)

Private primary/middle schools in Algonquin:

  • ST MARGARET MARY CATHOLIC SCHO (Students: 282; Location: 113 S HUBBARD ST; Grades: PK – 8)
  • ST JOHNS LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 195; Location: 300 JEFFERSON STREET; Grades: PK – 8)

Libraries

Library in Algonquin:

  • ALGONQUIN AREA P.L.D. (Operating income: $4,284,536; Location: 115 EASTGATE DR.; 104,026 books; 7,183 audio materials; 4,405 video materials; 264 serial subscriptions)

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