Algonquin, Maryland

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Population in 2010: 1,241.
Population change since 2000: -8.8%
Males: 551  (44.5%)
Females: 690  (55.5%)
Median resident age:

61.3 years
Maryland median age:

39.3 years

Zip codes: 21613.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $55,655 (it was $56,250 in 2000)
Algonquin:

$55,655
MD:

$90,203

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $43,324 (it was $28,483 in 2000)

Algonquin CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $260,272 (it was $132,000 in 2000)
Algonquin:

$260,272
MD:

$370,800

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $324,628; detached houses: $322,101

Median gross rent in 2021: $1,187.

March 2022 cost of living index in Algonquin: 83.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 8.3%
(6.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 13.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 75.7% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Algonquin, MD (2021)
    • 82781.7%White alone
    • 14714.5%Hispanic
    • 232.3%Two or more races

Races in Algonquin detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: English (32.9%), Italian (13.3%), American (9.5%), Irish (7.8%), European (7.6%), British (1.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 12 feet

Land area: 1.07 square miles.

Population density: 1,163 people per square mile   (low).

Algonquin, Maryland map

75 residents are foreign born (5.7% Latin America, 0.8% Europe).

This place:

7.4%
Maryland:

15.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $2,217 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $2,588 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bowie, MD (43.7 miles , pop. 50,269).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (54.4 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (110.3 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Cambridge, MD (1.3 miles ),
Trappe, MD (2.4 miles ),
Church Creek, MD (2.5 miles),
Oxford, MD (2.9 miles ),
Secretary, MD (2.9 miles ),
Madison, MD (2.9 miles ),
District 13, Bucktown, MD (3.0 miles ),
East New Market, MD (3.1 miles)

Latitude: 38.58 N, Longitude: 76.10 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 410

Distribution of median household income in Algonquin, MD in 2021
Distribution of house value in Algonquin, MD in 2021
Algonquin satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

2.7%
Maryland:

2.3%
Most common industries in Algonquin, MD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (16.4%)
  • Health care (13.9%)
  • Educational services (13.5%)
  • Public administration (11.9%)
  • Social assistance (3.8%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (2.8%)
  • Computer & electronic products (2.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (24.9%)
  • Public administration (13.3%)
  • Educational services (6.9%)
  • Health care (5.9%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.6%)
  • Machinery (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.9%)
  • Educational services (20.9%)
  • Public administration (10.3%)
  • Social assistance (8.0%)
  • Construction (6.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.4%)
  • Computer & electronic products (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Algonquin, MD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.8%)
  • Carpenters (6.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Carpenters (10.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.4%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (5.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (17.1%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (11.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.4%)
  • Registered nurses (5.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (3.7%)

Average climate in Algonquin, Maryland

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 65.0. This is about average.

City:

65.0
U.S.:

74.2
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2017 was 0.147. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.147
U.S.:

0.267
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 0.368. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 1.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.368
U.S.:

1.789
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 30.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 5.94. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.94
U.S.:

8.46

Tornado activity:

Algonquin-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Maryland state average. It is 27% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/28/2002, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.0 miles away from the Algonquin place center killed 3 people and injured 122 people and caused $124 million in damages.

On 4/28/2002, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 15.8 miles away from the place center caused $150,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Algonquin-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maryland state average. It is 62% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 110.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 120.8 miles away from Algonquin center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 110.7 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 120.1 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 122.5 miles away from Algonquin center
On 11/30/2017 at 21:47:31, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MW, Depth: 6.1 mi) earthquake occurred 55.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Dorchester County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 6, Winter Storms: 4, Snowstorms: 2, Storms: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Flood: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Algonquin topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Algonquin:

  • GLASGOW NURSING HOME, INC (Nursing Home, about 1 miles away; CAMBRIDGE, MD)
  • MALLARD BAY NUR AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 1 miles away; CAMBRIDGE, MD)
  • SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE AT MALLARD BAY (Nursing Home, about 1 miles away; CAMBRIDGE, MD)
  • CHESAPEAKE WOODS CENTER (Nursing Home, about 1 miles away; CAMBRIDGE, MD)
  • DORCHESTER CNTY HLTH DEPT HHA (Home Health Center, about 2 miles away; CAMBRIDGE, MD)
  • CAMBRIDGE DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 2 miles away; CAMBRIDGE, MD)
  • DORCHESTER GENL HOSP (Hospital, about 2 miles away; CAMBRIDGE, MD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Algonquin:

  • Salisbury University (about 32 miles; Salisbury, MD; Full-time enrollment: 8,375)
  • University of Maryland Eastern Shore (about 35 miles; Princess Anne, MD; FT enrollment: 3,902)
  • United States Naval Academy (about 35 miles; Annapolis, MD; FT enrollment: 5,681)
  • Wor-Wic Community College (about 36 miles; Salisbury, MD; FT enrollment: 2,256)
  • Delaware Technical Community College-Owens (about 39 miles; Georgetown, DE; FT enrollment: 3,159)
  • Anne Arundel Community College (about 40 miles; Arnold, MD; FT enrollment: 10,501)
  • Prince George's Community College (about 45 miles; Largo, MD; FT enrollment: 8,537)

Points of interest:

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Churches in Algonquin include: Saint Mary Refuge of Sinners Catholic Church (A), Church of the Nazarene (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Pinks Pond (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Lodgecliffe Canal (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Dorchester County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.2 people
Maryland:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

69.0%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.0%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
6 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Algonquin:

Marital status in Algonquin, MD
  • Never married: 10.8%
  • Now married: 76.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.1%
  • Divorced: 5.5%

For population 25 years and over in Algonquin:

  • High school or higher: 92.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 32.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 14.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.4
Maryland average:

12.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Algonquin, MD (based on Dorchester County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant6,16047
Evangelical Protestant3,46031
Catholic1,2173
Black Protestant7203
Other3392
None20,722-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
Dorchester County:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Dorchester County:

1.26 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 19
Dorchester County:

5.97 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 26
Here:

8.16 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.40 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

11.5%
Maryland:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Dorchester County:

31.5%
Maryland:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

15.0%
State:

15.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

45.9%
Maryland:

50.1%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Algonquin:

38.2%
Maryland:

47.6%

Average BMI:
Algonquin:

28.6
Maryland:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

26.1%
Maryland:

20.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Algonquin:

11.1%
Maryland:

11.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Algonquin:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Algonquin:

34.7%
Maryland:

34.1%

General health condition:
Algonquin:

47.1%
Maryland:

56.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

72.0%
State:

80.5%

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Strongest AM radio stations in Algonquin:

  • WCEM (1240 AM; 1 kW; CAMBRIDGE, MD; Owner: MTS BROADCASTING, L.C.)
  • WBIS (1190 AM; 50 kW; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: NATIONS RADIO, LLC)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WPGC (1580 AM; 50 kW; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WPGC(AM), INC.)
  • WTGM (960 AM; 10 kW; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WWLG (1370 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: M-10 BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WJWL (900 AM; 11 kW; GEORGETOWN, DE; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WGOP (700 AM; daytime; 25 kW; WALKERSVILLE, MD; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Algonquin:

  • WCEM-FM (106.3 FM; CAMBRIDGE, MD; Owner: MTS BROADCASTING L.C.)
  • WINX-FM (94.3 FM; CAMBRIDGE, MD; Owner: CWA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WAAI (100.9 FM; HURLOCK, MD; Owner: MTS BROADCASTING, L.C.)
  • WCEI-FM (96.7 FM; EASTON, MD; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WSCL (89.5 FM; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: SALISBURY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • WBZS-FM (92.7 FM; PRINCE FREDERICK, MD; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF PRINCE FREDERICK LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WTDK (107.1 FM; FEDERALSBURG, MD; Owner: MTS BROADCASTING, L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Algonquin:

  • WMDT (Channel 47; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCAST SERVICE GENERAL PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBOC-TV (Channel 16; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: WBOC, INC.)
  • WDPB (Channel 64; SEAFORD, DE; Owner: WHYY, INC.)
  • WMPT (Channel 22; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WCPB (Channel 28; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • W38BN (Channel 38; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: SALISBURY EDUCATIONAL B/CTING FOUND.)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Algonquin, MD
  • 63.1%Electricity
  • 30.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.2%Wood
  • 2.2%Other fuel
  • 1.7%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Algonquin, MD
  • 63.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 19.5%No fuel used
  • 17.1%Utility gas


Algonquin compared to Maryland state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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