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Algona, Washington

Coordinates: 47°16′55″N 122°15′02″W / 47.281987°N 122.250467°W / 47.281987; -122.250467
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Algona, Washington
City
Flag of Algona, Washington
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Official seal of Algona, Washington
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Nickname: 
City of the Great Blue Heron
Location of Algona, Washington
Location of Algona, Washington
Algona is located in Washington (state)
Algona
Algona
Algona is located in the United States
Algona
Algona
Coordinates: 47°16′55″N 122°15′02″W / 47.281987°N 122.250467°W / 47.281987; -122.250467
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyKing
IncorporatedAugust 22, 1955
Government
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 • TypeMayor–council
 • MayorTroy Linnell[1]
 • Council MemberBill Thomas
Lynda Osborn
Tim Fairley
Gordon Cook
David White
Area
[3]
 • Total
1.292 sq mi (3.346 km2)
 • Land1.292 sq mi (3.346 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.000 km2)  0.0%
Elevation
[4]
75 ft (23 m)
Population
 (2020)[5]
 • Total
3,290
 • Estimate 
(2024)[6]
3,269
 • Density2,530.7/sq mi (977.11/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
ZIP Code
98001[7]
Area code253
FIPS code53-01290
GNIS feature ID2409680[4]
Websitealgonawa.gov

Algona (/ælˈɡoʊnə/)[8] is a city in King County, Washington, United States, and the Seattle metropolitan area, surrounded by the suburbs of Auburn to the north and east, Pacific to the south, and unincorporated King County to the west. The population was 3,290 at the 2020 census,[5] and was estimated at 3,269 in 2024.[6]

History

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The community was originally called "Algoma". (A recording error by postal officials accounts for the error in spelling, which was never corrected.)[9][10]

Algona was officially incorporated on August 22, 1955.

Events

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Every year Algona has a city-run festival called "Algona Days". The event includes an assortment of food vendors, lawn mower racing, small rides, live music and other events.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.292 square miles (3.35 km2), all land.[3]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19601,311—
19701,276−2.7%
19801,46715.0%
19901,69415.5%
20002,46045.2%
20103,01422.5%
20203,2909.2%
2024 (est.)3,269[6]−0.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]
2020 Census[5]

The typical home for sale in Algona was built in 1981, which is about the same age as the typical home for sale in Washington.[12]

As of the 2024 American Community Survey, there are 930 estimated households in Algona with an average of 3.5 persons per household. The city has a median household income of $84,583. Approximately 11.5% of the city's population lives at or below the poverty line. Algona has an estimated 60.4% employment rate, with 15.5% of the population holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 75.8% holding a high school diploma.[13] There were 964 housing units at an average density of 746.13 per square mile (288.1/km2).

The top five reported languages (people were allowed to report up to two languages, thus the figures will generally add to more than 100%) were English (_%), Spanish (_%), Indo-European (_%), Asian and Pacific Islander (_%), and Other (_%).

The median age in the city was 32.5 years.

Algona, Washington – racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / ethnicity (NH = non-Hispanic) Pop. 1980[14] Pop. 1990[15] Pop. 2000[16] Pop. 2010[17] Pop. 2020[18]
White alone (NH) 1,372
(93.52%)		 1,505
(88.84%)		 1,843
(61.15%)		 1,687
(51.28%)
Black or African American alone (NH) 5
(0.34%)		 14
(0.83%)		 96
(3.19%)
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) — 46
(2.72%)		 37
(1.23%)
Asian alone (NH) — 49
(2.89%)		 349
(11.58%)
Pacific Islander alone (NH) — — 60
(1.99%)
Other race alone (NH) 71
(4.84%)		 5
(0.30%)		 3
(0.10%)
Mixed race or multiracial (NH) — — 148
(4.91%)
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 19
(1.30%)		 75
(4.43%)		 147
(5.98%)		 478
(15.86%)		 619
(18.81%)
Total 1,467
(100.00%)		 1,694
(100.00%)		 2,460
(100.00%)		 3,014
(100.00%)		 3,290
(100.00%)

2020 census

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As of the 2020 census, there were 3,290 people, 1,013 households, and _ families residing in the city.[19] The population density was 2,546.44 inhabitants per square mile (983.2/km2). There were 1,048 housing units at an average density of 811.15 per square mile (313.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 54.56% White, 4.44% African American, 2.07% Native American, 14.83% Asian, 1.55% Pacific Islander, 10.49% from some other races and 12.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 18.81% of the population.[20]

2010 census

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As of the 2010 census, there were 3,014 people, 953 households, and 722 families living in the city. The population density was 2,336.4 inhabitants per square mile (902.1/km2). There were 1,018 housing units at an average density of 789.1 per square mile (304.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 67.05% White, 3.25% African American, 1.73% Native American, 11.68% Asian, 1.99% Pacific Islander, 7.50% from some other races and 6.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 15.86% of the population.

There were 953 households, of which 46.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.2% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.15 and the average family size was 3.49.

The median age in the city was 33.1 years. 28.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.2% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 6.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

2000 census

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As of the 2000 census, there were 2,460 people, 845 households, and 643 families living in the city. The population density was 1,827.6 inhabitants per square mile (705.6/km2). There were 878 housing units at an average density of 652.3 per square mile (251.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 84.80% White, 1.67% African American, 1.87% Native American, 5.93% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 2.28% from some other races and 3.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 5.98% of the population.

There were 845 households, out of which 43.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.8% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 30.7% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 36.6% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 6.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $50,833, and the median income for a family was $52,462. Males had a median income of $40,450 versus $28,370 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,734. About 3.2% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

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Presidential Elections Results[21]
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2020 45.38% 599 52.65% 635 1.97% 26

As of the 2004 presidential election, Algona consists of three voting precincts. All three gave pluralities to Democrat John Kerry, although only one (which consists the southern half of the city) gave him a majority. However, the remaining precinct was sufficiently Democratic to give Kerry a moderate majority overall. The 2004 Presidential results were as follows.

Economy

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Tim's Cascade Snacks is headquartered in Algona and has a processing plant in the city that employs 80 people.[22][23]

References

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  1. ^ https://cms3.revize.com/revize/algonawa/City%20Council%20Meeting%20packet%20-%20October%2028th.pdf?utm
  2. ^ "Mayor Troy Linnell". City of Algona, Washington. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
  3. ^ a b "2025 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
  4. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Algona, Washington
  5. ^ a b c "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
  6. ^ a b c "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2024". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
  7. ^ "Zip Code Lookup". USPS. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
  8. ^ Phillips, James W. (1971). Washington State Place Names. Seattle and London: University of Washington Press. p. 6. ISBN 0-295-95498-1.
  9. ^ "Unusual names, odd spellings found in Washington". The Spokesman-Review. Associated Press. December 25, 1977. p. A12. Retrieved September 2, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 4.
  11. ^ "Decennial Census of Population and Housing". www.census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  12. ^ "98001 Real Estate Market Information and Statistics | Estately.com". Archived from the original on January 5, 2009. Retrieved July 8, 2009.
  13. ^ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Algona city, Washington". www.census.gov. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
  14. ^ General Social and Economic Characteristics: Washington (PDF). United States Census Bureau. p. 22. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
  15. ^ Washington: 1990 (PDF). United States Census Bureau. p. 36. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
  16. ^ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Algona city, Washington". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
  17. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Algona city, Washington". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
  18. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Algona city, Washington". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
  19. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
  20. ^ "How many people live in Algona city, Washington". USA Today. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
  21. ^ King County Elections
  22. ^ Klaas, Mark (April 11, 2016). "30 years in business: snack company tasting success". Auburn Reporter. Retrieved October 27, 2019.
  23. ^ Raftery, Isolde (November 28, 2018). "Aloha? No, sorry, that was Algona. Those potato chips are not Hawaiian". KUOW. Retrieved October 27, 2019.
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