Algona, IA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Algona, Iowa Info Snack

Population
5,415
Unemployment
5.2%
Poverty
12.5%
Median Home
$134,400
Median Income
$48,492
Median Rent
$781

Algona SnackAbility

8
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
5
Safety
8
Amenities
8
Education
7
Commute
10

Algona, IA Crime Report

34
Total Crimes
632.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
-73.06%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Algona
/ 100k People
Iowa
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 34 632.0 2,001.7 2,346.0
Violent Crime 17 316.0 303.5 387.8
Murder 0 0.0 3.5 6.5
Robbery 0 0.0 29.8 73.9
Aggravated Assault 17 316.0 229.4 279.7
Property Crime 17 316.0 1,698.2 1,958.2
Burglary 0 0.0 371.1 314.2
Larceny 15 278.8 1,130.1 1,398.0
Car Theft 2 37.2 197.1 246.0

Algona, IA Cost Of Living

87
Algona's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Algona Iowa National Average
Overall 87 92 100
Services 95 95 100
Groceries 88 95 100
Health 100 102 100
Housing 63 74 100
Transportation 90 100 100
Utilities 108 99 100

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Rankings for Algona in Iowa

Map Of Algona, IA

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Population over time in Algona

Year Population % Change
2020 5,415 -0.7%
2019 5,455 -0.6%
2018 5,488 -0.1%
2017 5,496 0.0%
2016 5,494 -0.3%
2015 5,513 -0.3%
2014 5,527 -0.1%
2013 5,534 -0.2%
2012 5,544 -0.4%
2011 5,569 -

Race / Ethnicity in Algona

White
92.5% (5,007)
African American
1.7% (94)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.4% (22)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
0.5% (28)
Hispanic
4.9% (264)
Race Algona IA USA
White 92.5% 85.0% 60.1%
African American 1.7% 3.6% 12.2%
American Indian 0.0% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 2.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.1% 0.3%
Two Or More 0.5% 2.2% 2.8%
Hispanic 4.9% 6.2% 18.2%

Gender in Algona

Female
54.5% (2,953)
Male
45.5% (2,462)
Gender Algona IA USA
Female 54.5% 50.3% 50.8%
Male 45.5% 49.7% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Algona for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
4.0% (216)
9-12th Grade
4.0% (216)
High School / GED
36.0% (1,949)
Some College
22.0% (1,191)
Associate's Degree
16.0% (866)
Bachelor's Degree
15.0% (812)
Master's Degree
3.0% (162)
Professional Degree
0.0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
Education Algona IA USA
< 9th Grade 4.0% 1.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 4.0% 5.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 36.0% 31.0% 27.0%
Some College 22.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 16.0% 12.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 15.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 3.0% 7.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Algona, Iowa

Less than $10,000
5.0% (27,023)
$10,000 to $14,999
11.7% (63,260)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.5% (57,118)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.6% (30,094)
$35,000 to $49,999
19.4% (105,229)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.8% (101,544)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.1% (65,512)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.4% (66,945)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.2% (12,078)
$200,000 or more
2.3% (12,693)
Income Algona IA USA
Less than $10,000 5.0% 5.1% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 11.7% 4.0% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.5% 8.6% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.6% 9.3% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 19.4% 13.1% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.8% 19.1% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.1% 14.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.4% 15.9% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.2% 5.6% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 2.3% 5.0% 8.3%

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