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Algona, Washington, in King county, is 4 miles SE of Federal Way, Washington (center to center) and 22 miles S of Seattle, Washington. The city has a population of 2,460.
In Algona, about 56% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city.
Approximately 15% of Algona is non-white. Algona boasts a diverse population for Washington, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.
Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.
In 2000, Algona had a median family income of $52,462. Algona has a large middle class. The city finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.
Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 82% of housing units in Algona are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction.
In Algona, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Algona strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 9% |  |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Algona to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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