Algonquin
Census-designated place in Dorchester County, Maryland

Algonquin is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Dorchester County, Maryland, with 1,220 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cambridge, 2.6 miles S.
- 1,220residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 1.9 km²
- 1,624 / sq mipopulation density
- 21673ZIP code
About Algonquin
Algonquin is a census-designated place (CDP) in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States. The population was 1,241 at the 2010 census. The community was named for the Algonquin people, one of the Native American tribes in the East.
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Living in Algonquin
- Median household income
- $76,500
- Median home value
- $342,600
- Median rent
- $1,670/mo
- Median age
- 58.8
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Algonquin had 1,220 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,220 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,624 per sq mi (627 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Algonquin at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Dorchester County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,220 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.75 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Water area | 2.09 sq mi (5.42 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.5899° N, 76.0916° W |
| ZIP code | 21673 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2400712 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Algonquin
- Cambridge2.6 mi S
- Trappe5.5 mi N
- Church Creek6.8 mi SW
- Oxford7.7 mi NW
- Secretary7.9 mi E
- Madison8.3 mi SW
- East New Market9.1 mi E
- Choptank10.0 mi NE
- Hurlock12.3 mi E
- Easton12.9 mi N
- Preston12.9 mi NE
- Taylors Island14.6 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Algonquin
What county is Algonquin in?
Algonquin is in Dorchester County, Maryland.
What is the population of Algonquin, MD?
1,220 people lived in Algonquin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Algonquin, MD?
The ZIP code of Algonquin is 21673.
What is the elevation of Algonquin?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Algonquin?
Cambridge (2.6 mi), Trappe (5.5 mi), Church Creek (6.8 mi), Oxford (7.7 mi), Secretary (7.9 mi).
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