Algonquin is a village located in both Kane and McHenry County, Illinois, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 23,276. A 2003 special census revealed the village's population to be 27,885.

Geography

Algonquin is located at 42°9'46" North, 88°18'9" West (42.162741, -88.302571).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 25.9 km² (10.0 mi²). 25.5 km² (9.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.4 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.60% water. Algonquin is located in McHenry County.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 23,276 people, 7,706 households, and 6,334 families residing in the village. The population density was 914.2/km² (2,367.4/mi²). There were 7,952 housing units at an average density of 312.3/km² (808.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 94.26% White, 0.92% African American, 0.10% Native American, 2.35% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.20% from other races, and 1.16% from two or more races. 4.07% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 7,706 households out of which 49.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.7% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.8% were non-families. 14.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.02 and the average family size was 3.38.

In the village the population was spread out with 32.8% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 36.8% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 5.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $79,730, and the median income for a family was $84,437. Males had a median income of $60,473 versus $36,624 for females. The per capita income for the village was $29,820. 1.7% of the population and 1.0% of families were below the poverty line. 1.5% of those under the age of 18 and 4.6% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Education

There are several schools located in Algonquin. School Distict 300, a large district based out of Carpentersville serves the village's eastern two-thirds, generally along and east of Randall Rd. The District 300 schools in Algonquin include:

• Westfield Community School
• Neubert Elementary School
• Algonquin Lakes Elementary School
• Eastview Elementary School
• Westfield Middle School
• Algonquin Middle School
• Harry D. Jacobs High School

Consolidated School District 158 is headquartered in Algonquin, and the schools on the Square Barn Road campus serve the village's far western side, as well as portions of neighboring communities Huntley and Lake in the Hills. School District 158 schools serving far western Algonquin include:

• Marion Conley Elementary School (K-2)
• Mackeben Elementary School (3-5)
• Bernice Heinemann Middle School
• Huntley High School

The nearest community colleges are McHenry Community College and Elgin Community College.

Attractions

• Algonquin Commons
• Galleria Center
• Esplanade (Algonquin)