Algona is a city located in Kossuth County Iowa. Algona has a 2024 population of 5,296. It is also the county seat of Kossuth County. Algona is currently declining at a rate of -0.86% annually and its population has decreased by -3.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,478 in 2020.
The average household income in Algona is $65,411 with a poverty rate of 10.33%. The median age in Algona is 43.6 years: 40.3 years for males, and 49.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Algona was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,921 | 90.41% |
| Other race | 230 | 4.23% |
| Two or more races | 200 | 3.67% |
| Black or African American | 61 | 1.12% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,535 | 2.06 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Non Family | 1,323 | 1.15 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
| Married | 935 | 3.04 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Female | 165 | 3.55 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
| Male | 112 | 2.52 | 34.8 | 65.2 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.06
Average Household Size
62.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 195 | 4.96% |
| Associates Degree | 582 | 14.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 651 | 16.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 209 | 5.32% |
| High School Graduate | 1,338 | 34.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 106 | 2.7% |
| Some College | 849 | 21.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,548 | 3,364 | 785 |
| Hispanic | 265 | 148 | 39 |
| Other Race | 167 | 121 | 39 |
| 2+ Races | 84 | 79 | 16 |
| Asian | 31 | 31 | 20 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 64.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,935 | $48,859 | $45,263 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,875 | $68,000 | $56,458 |
| High School Graduate | $38,942 | $44,543 | $26,071 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $15,897 | $53,636 | $13,173 |
| Overall | $42,321 | $51,956 | $32,461 |
| Some College | $45,262 | $59,875 | $39,821 |
$42,321
Average Earnings
$51,956
Average Male
$32,461
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.98% of Algona residents speak only English, while 6.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,602 | 491 | 10.67% |
| Hispanic | 419 | 49 | 11.69% |
| Other | 230 | 13 | 5.65% |
| Asian | 31 | 1 | 3.23% |
| Multiple | 199 | 1 | 0.5% |
10.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.1%
Male Poverty Rate
12.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Algona is Hispanic, with 11.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Algona is Multiple, with 0.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15% |
| Some College | 9.64% |
| High School | 7.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 14.01% |
| Female Unemployed | 11.43% |
| Male Employed | 4.54% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,833 | $80,973 |
| Households | $52,903 | $65,411 |
| Married Families | $93,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,313 | $47,111 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.6%
Male Marriage Rate
40.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
409
Number of Veterans
388
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 177 |
| First Gulf War | 96 |
| Second Gulf War | 56 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 159 |
| 55 to 64 | 104 |
| 65 to 74 | 75 |
| 35 to 54 | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 396 | 9.79% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8.79% |
| Black | 5 | 8.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.3%
Labor Force Participation
56.1%
Employment Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.39%
Born in Algona
94.16%
Native Born
5.84%
Foreign Born
4.76%
Non Citizen
1.08%
Naturalized
94.16% of Algona residents were born in the United States, with 78.39% having been born in Iowa. 4.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,070 | -45 | -0.88% |
| 2028 | 5,115 | -45 | -0.87% |
| 2027 | 5,160 | -46 | -0.88% |
| 2026 | 5,206 | -45 | -0.86% |
| 2025 | 5,251 | -45 | -0.85% |
| 2024 | 5,296 | -46 | -0.86% |
| 2023 | 5,342 | -32 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 5,374 | -14 | -0.26% |
| 2021 | 5,388 | -90 | -1.64% |
| 2020 | 5,478 | 98 | 1.82% |
| 2019 | 5,380 | -22 | -0.41% |
| 2018 | 5,402 | -44 | -0.81% |
| 2017 | 5,446 | -55 | -1% |
| 2016 | 5,501 | 45 | 0.82% |
| 2015 | 5,456 | -24 | -0.44% |
| 2014 | 5,480 | -27 | -0.49% |
| 2013 | 5,507 | -21 | -0.38% |
| 2012 | 5,528 | 6 | 0.11% |
| 2011 | 5,522 | -28 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 5,550 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,741 | -274 | -4.56% |
| 1990 | 6,015 | -274 | -4.36% |
| 1980 | 6,289 | 257 | 4.26% |
| 1970 | 6,032 | 330 | 5.79% |
| 1960 | 5,702 | 287 | 5.3% |
| 1950 | 5,415 | 461 | 9.31% |
| 1940 | 4,954 | 969 | 24.32% |
| 1930 | 3,985 | 261 | 7.01% |
| 1920 | 3,724 | 816 | 28.06% |
| 1910 | 2,908 | -3 | -0.1% |
| 1900 | 2,911 | -2,159 | -42.58% |