Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL

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2021 Population

172,842

0.738% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

41.4

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

6.24%

5.91% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$92,676

2.73% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$232,000

2.56% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL had a population of 173k people with a median age of 41.4 and a median household income of $92,676. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL grew from 171,575 to 172,842, a 0.738% increase and its median household income grew from $90,209 to $92,676, a 2.73% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.4%), White (Hispanic) (8.22%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.52%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.43%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.43%).

12.7% of the households in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96% of the residents in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in McHenry County (Southeast)--Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL are Cosmetology & Spa Academy (154 degrees awarded in 2021) and First Institute of Travel, Inc. (140 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL was $232,000, and the homeownership rate was 81.5%.

Most people in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL was 2 cars per household.

Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL borders Elgin (North & Central) & Dundee Townships PUMA, IL, Kane County (West) PUMA, IL, Avon, Lake Villa, Antioch & Grant Townships PUMA, IL, Ela, Freemont, Wauconda & Cuba Townships PUMA, IL, Palatine & Barrington Townships PUMA, IL, and McHenry County (North, West & Central) PUMA, IL.

United States Illinois

Population & Diversity

Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL is home to a population of 173k people, from which 96% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.43% of Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL residents were born outside of the country (14.6k people).

In 2021, there were 9.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (141k people) in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.2k White (Hispanic) and 4.35k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL are Spanish (12,393 households), Polish (2,180 households), and Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages (776 households).

Citizenship

96%

2021 Citizenship

96.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96% of Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL was 96.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
141k ± 1.5k
White (Hispanic)
14.2k ± 1.09k
Two+ (Hispanic)
4.35k ± 1.08k

12.2%

Hispanic Population

21.1k people

12.2% of the people in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL are hispanic (21.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

8.43%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

14.6k people

8.47%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

14.5k people

As of 2021, 8.43% of Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL residents (14.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL was 8.47%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
12,393 households (7.56%)
Polish
2,180 households (1.33%)
Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages
776 households (0.473%)

12.7% of the households in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL was Spanish. 7.56% of the households in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,811 ± 377
Gulf War (2001-)
1,617 ± 329
Gulf War (1990s)
1,307 ± 354

Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.74 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL employs 88.8k people. The largest industries in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL are Construction (7,301 people), Elementary & secondary schools (6,334 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,930 people), and the highest paying industries are Paperboard container manufacturing ($150,897), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($150,545), and Communications, & audio & video equipment manufacturing ($135,789).

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

42,025

Women

46.7%

47,893

Men

53.3%

The workforce of Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL in 2020 was 89,918 people, with 46.7% woman, and 53.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

88.8k

2021 Value

−1.2%

1 Year decline

± −1.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL declined at a rate of −1.2%, from 89.9k employees to 88.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,670 people), Other managers (2,606 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (2,125 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

88.8k

2021 Value

−1.2%

1 Year decline

± −1.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL declined at a rate of −1.2%, from 89.9k employees to 88.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL, are Construction (7,301 people), Elementary & secondary schools (6,334 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,930 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL, though some of these residents may live in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$61,665

Median earning men ± $1,733

$39,932

Median earning women ± $1,728

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($108,229), Public Administration ($93,559), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,417).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,280), Wholesale Trade ($57,596), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,331).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL. Showing the available data for Illinois.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.1%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL awarded 294 degrees. The student population of Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 131 male students and 588 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL are Hispanic or Latino (128 and 43.5%), followed by White (124 and 42.2%), Black or African American (20 and 6.8%), and Asian (9 and 3.06%).

The largest universities in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL by number of degrees awarded are Cosmetology & Spa Academy (154 and 52.4%) and First Institute of Travel, Inc. (140 and 47.6%).

The most popular majors in McHenry County (Southeast)--Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL are Medical Assistant (86 and 29.3%), General Cosmetology (62 and 21.1%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (59 and 20.1%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.503% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.508% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (35.4k), Some college (32.5k), and Bachelors Degree (31.7k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL was $232,000 in 2021, which is 0.947 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $226,200 to $232,000, a 2.56% increase. The homeownership rate in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL is 81.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL have an average commute time of 31.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL is $92,676. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL was Vernon, Moraine, West Deerfield & Libertyville (Southeast) Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $141,613, followed by Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL and DuPage & Wheatland Townships PUMA, IL, with respective values of $139,079 and $119,865.

Property

$232,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,033

$53,263

Median Property Taxes

±$1,250

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

81.5%

Homeownership

2021

63.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 81.5% of the housing units in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL was Vernon, Moraine, West Deerfield & Libertyville (Southeast) Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $141,613, followed by Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL and DuPage & Wheatland Townships PUMA, IL, with respective values of $139,079 and $119,865.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$92,676

Median Household Income

± $3,314

65.4k

Number of Households

± 1,819

In 2021, the median household income of the 65.4k households in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL grew to $92,676 from the previous year's value of $90,209.

The following chart displays the households in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.442

2021 Wage GINI in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL

0.452

2020 Wage GINI in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL

In 2021, the income inequality in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.18% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.6%)
Worked At Home (11.9%)
Carpooled (6.85%)

In 2021, 77.6% of workers in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.9%) and those who carpooled to work (6.85%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

31.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL have a longer commute time (31.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.93% of the workforce in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.24% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL (10.7k out of 172k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.2% of the population of Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL has health coverage, with 62.4% on employee plans, 9.48% on Medicaid, 12.1% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 0.777% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 17.9% between 18 and 34 years, 43.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.78%

Uninsured

62.4%

Employer Coverage

9.48%

Medicaid

12.1%

Medicare

10.4%

Non-Group

0.777%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL declined by 2.92% from 4.93% to 4.78%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Algonquin, McHenry & Nunda Townships PUMA, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.