Checked
Algoma, WI
City in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin.
Population
3,228
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,314
ZIP codes
0
Algoma and its ZIP codes
Algoma at a glance
- Algoma is about 12 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $64,487 a year, 17% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $153,300 (42% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $809 a month.
Local data for Algoma, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Algoma, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,487
Poverty rate
16.8%
Median home value
$153,300
Median rent
$809/mo
Homeownership
83.7%
Bachelor's or higher
20.5%
Median age
43.9
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,392), Irish Americans (334), Polish Americans (210).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kewaunee County. PPP loans are for Algoma.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,329
6,863 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,402
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$136M
FY 2026, $6,635 per person
How people get to work
Algoma, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.0%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Algoma, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
269
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
28
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 11°F
30.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Algoma, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.6%
U.S. 33.3% +10.3 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Algoma
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ForestvilleVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.5 |
| CascoVillage | 9.1 mi | 0.7 |
| KewauneeCity | 10 mi | 3.5 |
| LuxemburgVillage | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| DyckesvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Sturgeon BayCity | 16 mi | 9.9 |
| Little SturgeonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| DenmarkVillage | 26 mi | 2 |
| BellevueVillage | 27 mi | 14.4 |
| MishicotVillage | 27 mi | 2.6 |
| Green BayCity | 28 mi | 45.5 |
| MaribelVillage | 28 mi | 1.2 |
| OcontoCity | 29 mi | 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Algoma, WI in?
- Algoma is in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Algoma, WI?
- About 3,228 people live in Algoma, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Algoma?
- Nearby places include Forestville (6.1 mi), Casco (9.1 mi), Kewaunee (10 mi), Luxemburg (13 mi), Dyckesville (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023