Algona, IA Demographics

A map of Algona's Population by Race

Algona, Iowa had a population of 5,487 in 2020. It was 89.6% White, 0.7% Black, 0.9% Asian, 6.3% Hispanic, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 2.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Algona, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Algona is the 73rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Algona's White Population

4,919 residents of Algona identify as White, or 89.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Algona slightly larger than the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Algona is ranked #767 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Algona is less White than neighboring Irvington (100% White), Burt (92.1% White), Sexton (91.3% White), St. Joseph (94.1% White), and St. Benedict (100% White).

Algona's Black Population

41 residents of Algona identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Algona roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Algona is ranked #274 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Algona is more Black than neighboring Irvington (0% Black), Burt (0.5% Black), St. Joseph (0% Black), and St. Benedict (0% Black). Algona is less Black than neighboring Sexton (4.3% Black).

Algona's Asian Population

47 residents of Algona identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Algona roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Algona is ranked #154 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Algona is more Asian than neighboring Irvington (0% Asian), Burt (0.5% Asian), St. Joseph (0% Asian), and St. Benedict (0% Asian). Algona is less Asian than neighboring Sexton (4.3% Asian).

Algona's Hispanic Population

345 residents of Algona identify as Hispanic, or 6.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Algona roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Algona is ranked #167 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Algona is more Hispanic than neighboring Irvington (0% Hispanic), Burt (3.6% Hispanic), Sexton (0% Hispanic), St. Joseph (5.9% Hispanic), and St. Benedict (0% Hispanic).

Algona's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Algona identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Algona roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Algona is ranked #595 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Algona is more Native American/Other than neighboring Irvington (0% Native American/Other), Burt (0% Native American/Other), Sexton (0% Native American/Other), St. Joseph (0% Native American/Other), and St. Benedict (0% Native American/Other).

Algona's Multiracial Population

130 residents of Algona identify as Multiracial, or 2.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Algona roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Algona is ranked #583 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Algona is more Multiracial than neighboring Irvington (0% Multiracial), Sexton (0% Multiracial), St. Joseph (0% Multiracial), and St. Benedict (0% Multiracial). Algona is less Multiracial than neighboring Burt (3.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.