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Algonquin, MD
Census-designated place in Dorchester County, Maryland.
Population
1,074
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,430
ZIP codes
0
Algonquin and its ZIP codes
Algonquin at a glance
- Algonquin is about 2.2 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- The median household income is $76,500, 26% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $342,600 (18% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,670 a month.
Local data for Algonquin, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Algonquin, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,500
Poverty rate
10.7%
Median home value
$342,600
Median rent
$1,670/mo
Homeownership
85.7%
Bachelor's or higher
27.9%
Median age
58.8
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (155), Irish Americans (114), Polish Americans (57).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dorchester County. PPP loans are for Algonquin.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,133
11,861 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,255
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$384M
FY 2026, $11,818 per person
How people get to work
Algonquin, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.3%
- Carpooled24.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.0%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Algonquin, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: coastal flooding
Storm events since 1996
430
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,382
8.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 29°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Algonquin, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Algonquin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CambridgeCity | 3 mi | 10.6 |
| TrappeTown | 6.1 mi | 2.7 |
| Church CreekTown | 6.2 mi | 0.3 |
| MadisonCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 3.2 |
| OxfordTown | 7.8 mi | 0.6 |
| SecretaryTown | 8.5 mi | 0.3 |
| East New MarketTown | 9.8 mi | 0.4 |
| ChoptankCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| HurlockTown | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| EastonTown | 14 mi | 11.5 |
| PrestonTown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Taylors IslandCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| Tilghman IslandCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| St. MichaelsTown | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| ViennaTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| BrookviewTown | 17 mi | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Algonquin, MD in?
- Algonquin is in Dorchester County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Algonquin, MD?
- About 1,074 people live in Algonquin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Algonquin?
- Nearby places include Cambridge (3 mi), Trappe (6.1 mi), Church Creek (6.2 mi), Madison (7.1 mi), Oxford (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023