Algona, WA Demographics

A map of Algona's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,199	1,687	36.9%	51.3%
Hispanic	925	619	28.5%	18.8%
Asian	537	485	16.5%	14.7%
Black	288	140	8.9%	4.3%
Multiracial	257	254	7.9%	7.7%
Native American/Other	41	105	1.3%	3.2%

Algona, Washington has an estimated population of 3,247, a slight decrease from the 3,290 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 36.9% White, 28.5% Hispanic, 16.5% Asian, 8.9% Black, 7.9% Multiracial, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Algona, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Algona has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Algona, that probability was 67.1% in 2020 and 74.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Algona is ranked the 249th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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). Algona was ranked the 248th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Algona's White Population

1,199 residents of Algona, or 36.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Algona is significantly lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Algona ranks 549th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Algona's White population has declined by an estimated 28.9%. White residents' share of Algona's population has decreased from 51.3% to 36.9%.

Algona is less White than neighboring Pacific (51.4% White), Lakeland South (55.7% White), Auburn (48.2% White), Edgewood (70.9% White), and Lakeland North (42.9% White).

Algona's Black Population

288 residents of Algona, or 8.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Algona is higher than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Algona ranks 56th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Algona's Black population has grown by an estimated 105.7%. Black residents' share of Algona's population has increased from 4.3% to 8.9%.

Algona is more Black than neighboring Pacific (6.7% Black), Lakeland South (3% Black), Auburn (6.6% Black), and Edgewood (3% Black). Algona is less Black than neighboring Lakeland North (10.9% Black).

Algona's Asian Population

537 residents of Algona, or 16.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Algona is higher than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Algona ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Algona's Asian population has grown by an estimated 10.7%. Asian residents' share of Algona's population has increased from 14.7% to 16.5%.

Algona is more Asian than neighboring Pacific (10.7% Asian), Lakeland South (13.3% Asian), Auburn (12.1% Asian), and Edgewood (7.9% Asian). Algona is less Asian than neighboring Lakeland North (18.8% Asian).

Algona's Hispanic Population

925 residents of Algona, or 28.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Algona is considerably higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Algona ranks 100th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Algona's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 49.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Algona's population has increased from 18.8% to 28.5%.

Algona is more Hispanic than neighboring Pacific (22.4% Hispanic), Lakeland South (15.3% Hispanic), Auburn (20.8% Hispanic), Edgewood (7.9% Hispanic), and Lakeland North (16.4% Hispanic).

Algona's Native American/Other Population

41 residents of Algona, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Algona is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Algona ranks 137th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Algona's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 61.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Algona's population has decreased from 3.2% to 1.3%.

Algona is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pacific (3.7% Native American/Other), Lakeland South (3% Native American/Other), Auburn (5.3% Native American/Other), Edgewood (4% Native American/Other), and Lakeland North (4% Native American/Other).

Algona's Multiracial Population

257 residents of Algona, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Algona is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Algona ranks 126th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Algona's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Algona's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.9%.

Algona is more Multiracial than neighboring Pacific (5.2% Multiracial), Auburn (7.1% Multiracial), Edgewood (6.3% Multiracial), and Lakeland North (7% Multiracial). Algona is less Multiracial than neighboring Lakeland South (9.8% 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.