Algoma is a city located in Kewaunee County Wisconsin. Algoma has a 2024 population of 3,207. Algoma is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually and its population has decreased by -1.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,247 in 2020.
The average household income in Algoma is $77,214 with a poverty rate of 13.91%. The median age in Algoma is 45.7 years: 42.6 years for males, and 49.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Algoma was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,937 | 91.01% |
| Other race | 93 | 2.88% |
| Black or African American | 78 | 2.42% |
| Two or more races | 48 | 1.49% |
| Native American | 36 | 1.12% |
| Asian | 35 | 1.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,343 | 2.37 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Married | 742 | 3.02 | 95 | 5 |
| Non Family | 503 | 1.24 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Female | 55 | 3.55 | 18.2 | 81.8 |
| Male | 43 | 2.84 | 100 | 0 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
80.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 128 | 5.59% |
| Associates Degree | 348 | 15.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 297 | 12.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 110 | 4.81% |
| High School Graduate | 893 | 39.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 69 | 3.01% |
| Some College | 444 | 19.4% |
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 | 2,155 | 1,979 | 351 |
| Hispanic | 66 | 45 | 45 |
| Other Race | 42 | 21 | 21 |
| Asian | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Black | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,512 | $49,107 | $48,214 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,896 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $43,442 | $45,163 | $40,859 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,417 | $37,500 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,420 | $49,977 | $39,931 |
| Some College | $48,175 | $52,697 | $0 |
$44,420
Average Earnings
$49,977
Average Male
$39,931
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.53% of Algoma residents speak only English, while 3.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,862 | 307 | 10.73% |
| Other | 93 | 54 | 58.06% |
| Hispanic | 100 | 54 | 54% |
| Black | 78 | 41 | 52.56% |
| Multiple | 48 | 23 | 47.92% |
| Native | 36 | 15 | 41.67% |
13.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.33%
Male Poverty Rate
17.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Algoma is Other, with 58.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Algoma is White, with 10.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.53% |
| Some College | 10.31% |
| High School | 4.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 4.6% |
| Male Employed | 3.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,840 | $91,244 |
| Households | $72,232 | $77,214 |
| Married Families | $89,691 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,469 | $48,519 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.8%
Male Marriage Rate
55.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
255
Number of Veterans
249
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 70 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 160 |
| 65 to 74 | 44 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 75+ | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 223 | 9.46% |
| Black | 26 | 38.81% |
| Native American | 6 | 16.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
65.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.3%
Labor Force Participation
55.3%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
74.56%
Born in Algoma
99.04%
Native Born
0.96%
Foreign Born
0.96%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.04% of Algoma residents were born in the United States, with 74.56% having been born in Wisconsin. 0.96% 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 | 3,157 | -10 | -0.32% |
| 2028 | 3,167 | -10 | -0.31% |
| 2027 | 3,177 | -10 | -0.31% |
| 2026 | 3,187 | -10 | -0.31% |
| 2025 | 3,197 | -10 | -0.31% |
| 2024 | 3,207 | -10 | -0.31% |
| 2023 | 3,217 | -4 | -0.12% |
| 2022 | 3,221 | -10 | -0.31% |
| 2021 | 3,231 | -16 | -0.49% |
| 2020 | 3,247 | 196 | 6.42% |
| 2019 | 3,051 | 11 | 0.36% |
| 2018 | 3,040 | -19 | -0.62% |
| 2017 | 3,059 | -17 | -0.55% |
| 2016 | 3,076 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2015 | 3,074 | -14 | -0.45% |
| 2014 | 3,088 | -16 | -0.52% |
| 2013 | 3,104 | -35 | -1.12% |
| 2012 | 3,139 | -6 | -0.19% |
| 2011 | 3,145 | -21 | -0.66% |
| 2010 | 3,166 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,357 | 4 | 0.12% |
| 1990 | 3,353 | -303 | -8.29% |
| 1980 | 3,656 | -367 | -9.12% |
| 1970 | 4,023 | 168 | 4.36% |
| 1960 | 3,855 | 471 | 13.92% |
| 1950 | 3,384 | 732 | 27.6% |
| 1940 | 2,652 | -505 | -16% |