Algona, Iowa
Algona: city in Iowa
About
Algona is a city located in the county of Kossuth in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,560 and a population density of 476 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,359 inhabitants.
The city was created 172 years ago in 1853.
Quick Facts about Algona
| Population | 5,359 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| County | Kossuth County |
| Postal code | 50511 |
| Phone Area Codes | 515 |
| Area | 11.67 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.0700,-94.2330 |
| Altitude | 1,194 feet / 364 meters |
| Capital city | Algona is capital of Kossuth County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1854 (172 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 18:15:16 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 459 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.75% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Algona is located at 43°4'12"N 94°13'59"W (43.0699700, -94.2330200).
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Official website of Algona
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Algona decreased by 3.75% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,560 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,524 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,531 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,510 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,485 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,460 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,502 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,449 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,417 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,397 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,359 | -0.71% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Algona
1Algona City Hall
112 W Call St, Algona, IA 50511 View details
Phone: +15152952411 | Website available
People born in Algona (23)
People born in Algona, including journalist Steve Doocy, professional wrestler and promoter Bob Geigel, politician Bob Krause, .
More notable people
- Brad Nelson (American baseball player) he was born in 23/12/1982
- Dave Skaugstad (American baseball player) he was born in 10/01/1940
- Denny Myers (American football player and coach (1905-1957)) he was born in 10/11/1905
- Dick Taylor (American politician) he was born in 05/04/1931
- E. Thurman Gaskill (American politician) he was born in 04/04/1935
- J. L. Wilkinson (Baseball executive) he was born in 14/05/1878
- Linda Higgins (American politician) she was born in 11/11/1950
- Mike Mercer (American football player) he was born in 21/11/1935
- Paul Bell (American politician) he was born in 03/10/1950
- Paul Seiler (Professional American football player (1945-2001)) he was born in 01/11/1945
- Solly Salisbury (American baseball player) he was born in 12/11/1876
- Bruce Reimers (American football guard) he was born in 28/09/1960
- Howard C. Belton (American politician) he was born in 02/01/1893
- Kenneth W. Durant (US Navy sailor) he was born in 02/03/1919
- Curt Hanson (American politician) he was born in 13/08/1943
- Patrick Shey (American politician) he was born in 22/01/1959
- Mary Jane Odell she was born in 28/07/1923
- Gardner Cowles Jr. (American newspaper and magazine publisher) he was born in 31/01/1903
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Algona, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154518 | Waldorf University | Forest City (IA) | 50436-1713 |
Closest post offices linked to Algona.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Algona Post Office | Algona (IA) | 50511 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Algona, Washington City in King County, Washington, United States with a population of 3,199 people.
Other cities in Kossuth County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kossuth County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| West Bend | 741 | Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America |
| Bancroft | 684 | Human settlement in Kossuth County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Swea City | 507 | Human settlement in Kossuth County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Burt | 493 | Human settlement in Kossuth County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Whittemore | 469 | Township in Kossuth County, Iowa |
| Titonka | 433 | Human settlement in Kossuth County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Wesley | 364 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Lakota | 275 | Human settlement in Kossuth County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Lu Verne | 246 | Township in Kossuth County, Iowa |
| Fenton | 225 | City in Kossuth County, Iowa |
| Lone Rock | 137 | Human settlement in Kossuth County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Ledyard | 121 | Township in Kossuth County, Iowa |
Distance to Other Cities
Algona distances to largest Iowa cities