Population 7,929 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Algonquin
Household size in Algonquin
| Period | Algonquin | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.82 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.79 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.33 | 2.50 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.50 | −0.01 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Algonquin are small: just 2.33 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.82, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Algonquin
| Period | Algonquin | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.4 | 38.5 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.4 | 39.4 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 28.8 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.2 | 40.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.8 | +1.7 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
Algonquin is young: half of its residents are under 35.2, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 29.4 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Algonquin
| Period | Algonquin | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.3% | 12.6% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.4% | 12.6% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 24.3% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.2% | 12.4% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −16.2 pts | −0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Algonquin: 20.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 16.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Algonquin
Renters in Algonquin
| Period | Algonquin | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.4% | 30.5% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 65.4% | 32.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.2% | 32.5% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 62.5% | 31.1% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Algonquin: 62.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 45.5% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southeast and least common in the west. The renter share is up 6.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Algonquin
| Period | Algonquin | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 9.8% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 9.8% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 9.8% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 7.9% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Algonquin: 12.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Algonquin
| Period | Algonquin | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1944 | 1975 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1976 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1976 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1980 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +20 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Algonquin is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1944 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Algonquin
| Period | Algonquin | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $385 | $769 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $617 | $826 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $686 | $928 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $828 | $1,200 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$443 | +$431 | +$367 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Algonquin costs $828 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $443 a month from 2006–10, a 115% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 36.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Algonquin has the lowest rents of any Louisville neighborhood.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Algonquin
Bachelor's degrees in Algonquin
| Period | Algonquin | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 24.9% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 26.7% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 29.0% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 32.8% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.7 pts | +7.9 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Algonquin: 17.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 12.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Algonquin
| Period | Algonquin | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.5% | 86.4% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 65.5% | 87.8% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.2% | 90.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.2% | 91.1% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +22.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Algonquin never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 22.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Algonquin
| Period | Algonquin | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.6% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.6% | 9.1% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −19.7 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Algonquin runs well above the national rate: 13.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 19.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Algonquin compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algonquin | 2.33 | 35.2 | 20.2% | 62.5% | 12.5% | 1965 | $828 | 17.5% | 86.2% | 13.0% |
| Park Hill | 3.08 | 30.8 | 47.3% | 71.9% | 32.5% | 1945 | $1,025 | 4.0% | 79.1% | 18.6% |
| Taylor Berry | 2.30 | 35.8 | 29.0% | 46.6% | 16.2% | 1950 | $1,132 | 18.9% | 81.2% | 10.8% |
| South Louisville | 2.26 | 33.1 | 22.0% | 73.0% | 18.0% | 1948 | $993 | 17.0% | 80.0% | 10.7% |
| California | 2.67 | 32.9 | 25.8% | 61.1% | 29.9% | 1945 | $900 | 6.2% | 75.5% | 16.9% |
| Old Louisville | 1.76 | 35.1 | 14.5% | 79.9% | 12.5% | 1948 | $947 | 38.2% | 92.2% | 5.5% |
| Park Duvalle | 2.45 | 35.1 | 37.7% | 65.8% | 14.6% | 1977 | $1,028 | 12.4% | 89.1% | 16.3% |
| Parkland | 2.62 | 36.6 | 33.4% | 47.3% | 26.2% | 1942 | $1,105 | 9.6% | 88.7% | 13.8% |
| Saint Joseph | 1.70 | 32.9 | 4.5% | 60.5% | 25.1% | 1960 | $1,219 | 47.6% | 89.8% | 6.6% |
| Wyandotte | 2.88 | 36.0 | 25.9% | 57.5% | 13.1% | 1945 | $1,114 | 11.0% | 70.6% | 4.4% |
| Russell | 2.39 | 32.4 | 31.8% | 75.4% | 21.9% | 1976 | $863 | 13.1% | 84.5% | 19.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Algonquin. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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