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Algona

Washington · 3,290 residents · 1.292 sq mi
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Algona is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,611. Population has grown 34% since 2000. 18% 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 $270,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,290
+34%since 2000
from 2,460 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,546 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 1,904 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
+7%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Algona
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,611
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,901
+26%since 2000
from $19,734 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.9%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$270,400
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,588
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $781 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
21.0% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+39%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(1,687)
Black4.3%(140)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(619)
Asian14.7%(485)
Other12.5%(412)
Diversity Score84.1%(2,768)
Diversity Score
84
+163%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+81%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 74.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.5%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
28.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−69.6 ptssince 2013
from 77.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Algona, Washington?

Algona, Washington has about 3,290 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Algona, Washington?

The typical household in Algona, Washington earns about $73,611 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 $270,400, and the typical rent is about $1,588 a month.

How educated are people in Algona, Washington?

About 17.6% 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 7.6% 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 1,596 residents, a change of about 94 percent over that period.

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