Algoma, WI Demographics

A map of Algoma's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,869	2,967	88.9%	91.5%
Hispanic	162	95	5.0%	2.9%
Multiracial	108	121	3.3%	3.7%
Native American/Other	59	28	1.8%	0.9%
Black	30	22	0.9%	0.7%
Asian	0	10	0.0%	0.3%

Algoma, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 3,228, a less than 1% change from the 3,243 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.9% White, 5.0% Hispanic, 3.3% Multiracial, 1.8% Native American/Other, 0.9% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Algoma, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Algoma has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Algoma, that probability was 16.1% in 2020 and 20.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Algoma is ranked the 210th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 places. 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). Algoma was ranked the 205th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Algoma's White Population

2,869 residents of Algoma, or 88.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Algoma is considerably higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Algoma ranks 360th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Algoma's White population has declined by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Algoma's population has decreased from 91.5% to 88.9%.

Algoma is more White than neighboring Casco (76.3% White), and Sturgeon Bay (87.2% White). Algoma is less White than neighboring Forestville (95.2% White), Kewaunee (91.8% White), and Luxemburg (95.6% White).

Algoma's Black Population

30 residents of Algoma, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Algoma is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Algoma ranks 297th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Algoma's Black population has grown by an estimated 36.4%. Black residents' share of Algoma's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Algoma is more Black than neighboring Forestville (0% Black), Kewaunee (0.1% Black), Sturgeon Bay (0% Black), and Luxemburg (0% Black). Algoma is less Black than neighboring Casco (1.8% Black).

Algoma's Asian Population

0 residents of Algoma, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Algoma is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Algoma ranks 491st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Algoma's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Algoma's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Algoma is less Asian than neighboring Forestville (0.2% Asian), Kewaunee (1.6% Asian), and Sturgeon Bay (0.9% Asian).

Algoma's Hispanic Population

162 residents of Algoma, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Algoma is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Algoma ranks 421st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Algoma's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 70.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Algoma's population has increased from 2.9% to 5.0%.

Algoma is more Hispanic than neighboring Forestville (2.9% Hispanic), Kewaunee (4.3% Hispanic), and Luxemburg (1.9% Hispanic). Algoma is less Hispanic than neighboring Casco (19.8% Hispanic), and Sturgeon Bay (6.1% Hispanic).

Algoma's Native American/Other Population

59 residents of Algoma, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Algoma is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Algoma ranks 277th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Algoma's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 110.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Algoma's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.8%.

Algoma is more Native American/Other than neighboring Forestville (0% Native American/Other), Kewaunee (0% Native American/Other), Casco (0% Native American/Other), Sturgeon Bay (1.1% Native American/Other), and Luxemburg (0% Native American/Other).

Algoma's Multiracial Population

108 residents of Algoma, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Algoma is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Algoma ranks 247th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Algoma's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Algoma's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Algoma is more Multiracial than neighboring Forestville (1.8% Multiracial), Kewaunee (2.2% Multiracial), Casco (2.1% Multiracial), and Luxemburg (2.5% Multiracial). Algoma is less Multiracial than neighboring Sturgeon Bay (4.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.