Algona, Washington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Algona
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| Nickname(s):
City of the Great Blue Heron
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Location of Algona in King County
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Washington | ||
| County | King | ||
| Incorporated | August 22, 1955 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Mayor-Council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 1.29 sq mi (3.35 km2) | ||
| • Land | 1.29 sq mi (3.35 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,290 | ||
| • Estimate
(2022)
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3,220 | ||
| • Density | 2,482.97/sq mi (958.83/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific (PST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
98001
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| Area code(s) | 253 | ||
| FIPS code | 53-01290 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1511959 | ||
Algona is a small city located in King County, Washington, in the United States. It's part of the larger Seattle metropolitan area. Algona is surrounded by other towns like Auburn and Pacific.
In 2020, about 3,290 people lived in Algona. Because Algona is so close to the city of Pacific, people sometimes call them "Algona-Pacific" together.
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Algona's Past: A Brief History
Algona started with a slightly different name. It was first called "Algoma." This spelling changed because of a mistake made by postal workers, and it was never fixed!
Algona officially became a city on August 22, 1955. This means it got its own local government.
Fun in Algona: City Events
Every year, Algona hosts a special festival called Algona Days. This event is run by the city and is a lot of fun for everyone.
At Algona Days, you can find many different things to enjoy. There are food stands with tasty treats and exciting lawn mower races. You can also find small rides, listen to live music, and enjoy other fun activities.
Algona's Location: Geography Facts
Algona is located in Washington state. The city covers a total area of about 1.29 square miles (3.35 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Who Lives in Algona: Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 1,311 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,276 | −2.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,467 | 15.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,694 | 15.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,460 | 45.2% | |
| 2010 | 3,014 | 22.5% | |
| 2020 | 3,290 | 9.2% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 3,220 | 6.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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In 2010, there were 3,014 people living in Algona. These people lived in 953 households, and 722 of these were families. The city had about 2,336 people per square mile.
Population Details from 2010
The people living in Algona came from many different backgrounds. About 67.1% were White, 3.3% African American, and 11.7% Asian. About 15.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in Algona had children under 18 living there, about 46.5%. The average age of people in the city was 33.1 years old. About 28.4% of residents were under 18 years old.
Algona's Businesses: Economy
Algona is home to Tim's Cascade Snacks. This company makes popular snack foods. Their main office is in Algona, and they also have a factory there. This factory provides jobs for about 80 people in the city.
See also
In Spanish: Algona (Washington) para niños
