Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Algona, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,377

Median Agei

40.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.1%4,629

Hispanic/Latino

10%538

Two or More

3.2%173

Asian

0.5%25

Black

0.2%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.2%84

High School Diploma

32.6%1,247

Some College (<1 yr)

11.1%425

Some College (1+ yr)

13.4%513

Associate's Degree

10.2%392

Bachelor's Degree

19.2%733

Master's Degree

4.5%171

Professional Degree

1%40

Doctorate

0.9%33

HS or Higher

95.1%

BA or Higher

25.5%

Graduate+

6.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$160,800

Median Renti

$885

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.9%1,759

Renter-Occupied

31.1%793

Total Units

2,703

Homeownership

68.9%

Vacancy Rate

5.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.8%67

$50K–$100K

15.2%268

$100K–$150K

23.5%413

$150K–$200K

22.9%402

$200K–$300K

19%334

$300K–$500K

10.2%179

$500K–$1M

5.5%96

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

348

$1,000–$1,250

127

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%12

2010–2019

5.7%155

2000–2009

8.8%238

1990–1999

5.5%149

1980–1989

6.4%173

1970–1979

23.3%630

1960–1969

14.2%383

1950–1959

6.5%176

1940–1949

7.7%207

1939 or earlier

21.5%580

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.4%1,951

Electricity

18.8%480

Bottled/LP Gas

3.6%92

Fuel Oil

0.7%17

Wood

0.5%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,040

Mean Household Incomei

$74,133

Per Capita Incomei

$35,587

Poverty Ratei

6.6%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

2,697

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.2%106

$10K–$15K

2.1%54

$15K–$20K

5.4%138

$20K–$25K

3%76

$25K–$30K

4%101

$30K–$35K

1.8%45

$35K–$40K

5.4%138

$40K–$45K

11.1%283

$45K–$50K

4%102

$50K–$60K

12.6%321

$60K–$75K

12.1%308

$75K–$100K

9.2%235

$100K–$125K

13.1%334

$125K–$150K

7%178

$150K–$200K

3.8%97

$200K+

1.4%36

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

114

Residentsi

124

Avg. Tenant Renti

$333/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing14 homes98% occupied$315/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers49 homes76% occupied$364/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 850 homes87% occupied$307/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC1 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $56,040/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

71%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

25.4%

Low income$28K–$45K/yr

2.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $45K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

65.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

7.9% of subsidized households are minority

60.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

51.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4047.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

145

Korea

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,540

Avg. Commutei

11.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,644

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

290(6.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.5%Insured

5.5%Uninsured