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Algona

Iowa · 5,487 residents · 4.632 sq mi
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Algona has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,492. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $134,400. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,487
−4%since 2000
from 5,741 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,185 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,239 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+9%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Algona
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,492
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,207 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,556
+86%since 2000
from $16,979 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 10%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,400
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$781
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
31.6% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+29%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(5,618)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(41)
Asian0.8%(45)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(226)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(4,919)
Black0.7%(41)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(345)
Asian0.9%(47)
Other0.5%(28)
Diversity Score20%(1,097)
Diversity Score
20
+407%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.9 min
−16%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Algona, Iowa?

Algona, Iowa has about 5,487 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Algona, Iowa?

The typical household in Algona, Iowa earns about $48,492 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Algona, Iowa expensive?

In Algona, Iowa, the median home is worth about $134,400, and the typical rent is about $781 a month.

How educated are people in Algona, Iowa?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Algona, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Algona, Iowa?

About 12.5% of people in Algona, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Algona, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Algona, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 528 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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