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Algona

Washington · 3,014 residents · 1.292 sq mi
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Algona is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,942. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $232,300. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,014
+23%since 2000
from 2,460 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,333 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 1,904 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.1
−3%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Algona
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,942
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,637
+15%since 2000
from $19,734 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.345
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$232,300
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,160
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $781 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
71.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
20.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+37%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(1,843)
Black3.2%(96)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(478)
Asian11.6%(349)
Other8.3%(250)
Diversity Score72.5%(2,185)
Diversity Score
73
+127%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+75%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.3%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
21.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Algona, Washington?

Algona, Washington has about 3,014 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Algona, Washington?

The typical household in Algona, Washington earns about $63,942 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 $232,300, and the typical rent is about $1,160 a month.

How educated are people in Algona, Washington?

About 11.9% 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 15.4% of people in Algona, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Algona, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Algona, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,320 residents, a change of about 78 percent over that period.

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