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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Algona

Washington · 1,694 residents · 1.292 sq mi
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Algona has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,798. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 766 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $71,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,694
−31%vs 2000
vs 2,460 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,311 / sq mi
−31%vs 2000
vs 1,904 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.0
−10%vs 2000
vs 34.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Algona
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,798
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,833 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,253
−38%vs 2000
vs $19,734 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.4%
+3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$71,800
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $134,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$533
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $781 in 2000
US average: $450
74.1%
−6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.1% in 2000
25.9% rent
2.2
−17%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(2,012)
Black1.6%(40)
Hispanic / Latino6%(147)
Asian5.9%(146)
Other0%
Diversity Score32%(786)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(1,535)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(83)
Asian4.6%(78)
Other4.4%(75)
Diversity Score31%(525)
31
−3%vs 2000
vs 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.6%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.0%
−13.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.4%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.1 min
+57%vs 2000
vs 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Algona, Washington?

Algona, Washington has about 1,694 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Algona, Washington?

The typical household in Algona, Washington earns about $32,798 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Algona, Washington expensive?

In Algona, Washington, the median home is worth about $71,800, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Algona, Washington?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in Algona, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Algona, Washington?

About 8.4% of people in Algona, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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