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Algona, WA
City in King County, Washington.
Population
3,247
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,514
ZIP codes
0
Algona and its ZIP codes
Algona at a glance
- Algona is about 21 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- The median household income is $85,332, 13% below the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $441,500 (22% below Washington) and median rent is $1,838 a month.
Local data for Algona, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Algona, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,332
Poverty rate
12.1%
Median home value
$441,500
Median rent
$1,838/mo
Homeownership
83.1%
Bachelor's or higher
16.1%
Median age
34.5
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (881), German Americans (242), Irish Americans (209).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for King County. PPP loans are for Algona.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$136,848
1,436,484 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$128,684
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$24.6B
FY 2026, $10,843 per person
How people get to work
Algona, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.4%
- Carpooled12.3%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle7.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Algona, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
75
Countywide, mostly lightning
Flood insurance policies
4,529
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 37°F
40.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Algona, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.8%
U.S. 33.3% -6.5 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities near Algona
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PacificCity | 1.4 mi | 2.4 |
| Lakeland SouthCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 4.9 |
| AuburnCity | 1.7 mi | 29.6 |
| MiltonCity | 3.6 mi | 2.8 |
| EdgewoodCity | 3.9 mi | 8.4 |
| Lakeland NorthCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 3.2 |
| SumnerCity | 4 mi | 7.6 |
| Federal WayCity | 4.3 mi | 22.3 |
| Fife HeightsCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1 |
| Lake TappsCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 12.3 |
| Lake HolmCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 8.4 |
| North PuyallupCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1 |
| FifeCity | 5.8 mi | 5.8 |
| PuyallupCity | 7 mi | 14.4 |
| WallerCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 8 |
| Des MoinesCity | 7.6 mi | 6.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Algona, WA in?
- Algona is in King County, Washington.
- What is the population of Algona, WA?
- About 3,247 people live in Algona, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Algona?
- Nearby places include Pacific (1.4 mi), Lakeland South (1.4 mi), Auburn (1.7 mi), Milton (3.6 mi), Edgewood (3.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023