Algona, IA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Algona, Iowa Info Snack
Table Of Contents
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
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
Total Crimes
632.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-73.06%
Below National Average
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
Algona's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
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 | |
Algona, IA Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Carptrash at en.wikipedia | GFDL
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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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% |
