1996 Annual Growth Report
City Mayor: Glenn Wilson The City of Algona has a total land area of 860 acres. Algona incorporated in 1955. The city boasts a noted wetland which is home to herons. Demographics
Algona
City Info: (206) 833-2897
Employment and Income
Housing
Development Activity
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Population, 1980 |
1,467 |
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Population, 1990 |
1,694 |
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Population, 1996 |
2,035 |
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Population Growth, 1980-1990 |
15% |
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Population Growth, 1990-1996 |
20% |
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Households, 1990 |
587 |
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Hhld Growth Target 1992-2012 |
450 |
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1990 Age Structure: |
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17 and under |
513 |
30% |
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18 - 64 |
1,050 |
62% |
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65 and over |
131 |
8% |
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Race and Ethnic Categories, 1990: |
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White |
1,535 |
91% |
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African American |
14 |
1% |
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Asian |
74 |
4% |
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Hispanic* |
75 |
4% |
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1994 Number of Business Units: |
69 |
Total Jobs in Algona, 1994: |
1,802 |
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Manufacturing |
893 |
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Median Household Income: |
Wholesale/Utilities |
165 |
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1989 |
(1990 Census) |
$32,798 |
Retail |
460 |
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1994 |
(Estimated) |
$50,300 |
Finance/Services |
121 |
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Government and Other |
163 |
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Households by Income Category, 1989: |
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0 - 50% |
115 |
20% |
Major Businesses and Employers: |
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50 - 80% |
110 |
19% |
Boeing |
Peter Pan Seafood |
Dyna Craft |
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80 - 120% |
182 |
31% |
SCS Industries |
Available Hardware |
TARCO |
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120% + |
174 |
30% |
ACCUDUCT |
Proficient Foods |
Tilton Trust |
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1990 Median House Value: |
$72,300 |
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1990 Median Rental: |
$403 |
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% Change Average House Sale, '90-'94 : |
12% |
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% Change Average 2-Bdrm Rental, '90-'94: |
12% |
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1995 Total Housing Units: |
792 |
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Single Family |
** |
738 |
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Multifamily |
54 |
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Total New Residential Permits, 1995: |
18 |
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Single Family |
** |
18 |
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Multifamily |
0 |
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Total Plats / Lots Applied for in 1995: |
0 |
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Total Plats / Lots Recorded in 1995: |
0 |
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Sources: 1990 Census of Population and Housing; King County Housing Affordability Bulletin, June 1995; Puget Sound Regional Council tally of jobs covered by state unemployment insurance, from WA State Employment Security Department. The City of Algona. Suburban Cities Association of King County, Washington.
* Persons of Hispanic Origin can be of any race. **Single Family includes mobile homes.
Updated: Jan. 8, 2003
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