Algonquin is a medium-sized village located in the state of Illinois. With a population of 29,951 people and seven associated neighborhoods, Algonquin is the 67th largest community in Illinois.

Algonquin real estate is some of the most expensive in Illinois, although Algonquin house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

Also of interest is that Algonquin has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Algonquin telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 17.96% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Algonquin is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Algonquin’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

In Algonquin, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 33.30 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.

The citizens of Algonquin are among the most well-educated in the nation: 43.55% of adults in Algonquin have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Algonquin in 2022 was $54,019, which is wealthy relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $216,076 for a family of four.

Algonquin is a very ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Algonquin home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Algonquin residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Algonquin also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 11.17% of the village’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Algonquin include German, Polish, Irish, Italian, and English.

The most common language spoken in Algonquin is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.