Algoma, WI

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Algoma Overview

3,227
TOTAL POPULATION
1,642
MALE POPULATION
1,585
FEMALE POPULATION
103.60
MALES / 100 FEMALES
96.53
FEMALES / 100 MALES
45.7
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,802
PER CAPITA INCOME
$88,840
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$72,232
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$15,828
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,513
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Algoma Zip Codes

Algoma Area Codes

Race in Algoma

The most populous races in Algoma are White / Caucasian (2,937 | 91.0%), Hispanic or Latino (100 | 3.1%), and Some other Race (93 | 2.9%).
Race in Algoma
Race# Population% Population
Asian351.1%
Black / African American782.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1003.1%
Native / Alaskan361.1%
White / Caucasian2,93791.0%
Two or more Races481.5%
Some other Race932.9%
Total3,227100.0%

Ancestry in Algoma

The most populous ancestries reported in Algoma are German (1,473 | 45.7%), Belgian (439 | 13.6%), Irish (388 | 12.0%), American (329 | 10.2%), and Polish (170 | 5.3%), together accounting for 86.7% of all Algoma residents.
Ancestry in Algoma
Ancestry# Population% Population
American32910.2%
Belgian43913.6%
British90.3%
Cherokee230.7%
Czech1163.6%
Danish80.3%
Dutch531.6%
English973.0%
European772.4%
Finnish140.4%
French220.7%
French Canadian772.4%
German1,47345.7%
Irish38812.0%
Iroquois541.7%
Italian732.3%
Korean351.1%
Latvian311.0%
Lithuanian311.0%
Mexican652.0%
Northern European200.6%
Norwegian1013.1%
Polish1705.3%
Puerto Rican351.1%
Russian70.2%
Scandinavian130.4%
Scotch-Irish431.3%
Scottish461.4%
Swedish531.6%
Swiss180.6%
Ukrainian40.1%
Welsh90.3%
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Immigrants in Algoma

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Algoma came from Central America (31 | 1.0%), Latin America (31 | 1.0%), and Mexico (31 | 1.0%), together accounting for 2.9% of all Algoma residents.
Immigrants in Algoma
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America311.0%
Latin America311.0%
Mexico311.0%
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Sex and Age in Algoma

Sex and Age in Algoma

The most populous age groups in Algoma are 55 to 59 Years (175 | 10.7%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (125 | 7.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Algoma
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years67 (4.1%)72 (4.5%)
5 to 9 Years110 (6.7%)84 (5.3%)
10 to 14 Years120 (7.3%)57 (3.6%)
15 to 19 Years134 (8.2%)104 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Years113 (6.9%)77 (4.9%)
25 to 29 Years78 (4.8%)95 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Years41 (2.5%)80 (5.1%)
35 to 39 Years110 (6.7%)72 (4.5%)
40 to 44 Years110 (6.7%)58 (3.7%)
45 to 49 Years65 (4.0%)98 (6.2%)
50 to 54 Years68 (4.1%)121 (7.6%)
55 to 59 Years175 (10.7%)109 (6.9%)
60 to 64 Years109 (6.6%)125 (7.9%)
65 to 69 Years123 (7.5%)120 (7.6%)
70 to 74 Years120 (7.3%)54 (3.4%)
75 to 79 Years46 (2.8%)82 (5.2%)
80 to 84 Years44 (2.7%)95 (6.0%)
85 Years and over9 (0.5%)82 (5.2%)
Total1,642 (100.0%)1,585 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Algoma

Median Family Size in Algoma

The median family size in Algoma is 2.90 persons per family, with single female/mother families (55 | 6.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.15 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (43 | 5.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.56 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Algoma
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple742 (88.3%)2.90
Single Male/Father43 (5.1%)2.56
Single Female/Mother55 (6.6%)3.15
Total Families840 (100.0%)2.90

Median Household Size in Algoma

The median household size in Algoma is 2.37 persons per household, with single female/mother households (55 | 4.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.55 persons per household. non-family households (503 | 37.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Algoma
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple742 (55.2%)3.02
Single Male/Father43 (3.2%)2.84
Single Female/Mother55 (4.1%)3.55
Non-family503 (37.4%)1.24
Total Households1,343 (100.0%)2.37

Household Size by Marriage Status in Algoma

Out of a total of 1,343 households in Algoma, 840 (62.5%) are family households, while 503 (37.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 411, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 442.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Algoma
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-442 (32.9%)
2-Person Households411 (30.6%)24 (1.8%)
3-Person Households161 (12.0%)18 (1.3%)
4-Person Households95 (7.1%)19 (1.4%)
5-Person Households84 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households75 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households14 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total840 (62.5%)503 (37.4%)

Female Fertility in Algoma

Fertility by Age in Algoma

Average fertility rate in Algoma is 55.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 87.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 68.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Algoma
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years22 (68.8%)87.0
35 to 50 years10 (31.2%)44.0
Total32 (100.0%)55.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Algoma

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Algoma
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Algoma

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Algoma
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree13 (40.6%)66.0
Bachelor's Degree19 (59.4%)224.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total32 (100.0%)55.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Algoma

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Algoma
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Algoma

Income Overview in Algoma

Per Capita Income in Algoma is $32,802, while median incomes of families and households are $88,840 and $72,232 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,227$32,802
Median Family Income840$88,840
Mean Family Income840$91,244
Median Household Income1,343$72,232
Mean Household Income1,343$77,214
Income Deficit840$15,828
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,22727.28%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,22772.72¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,2270.37

Earnings by Sex in Algoma

Average Earnings in Algoma are $42,436, $46,563 for men and $33,859 for women, a difference of 27.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Algoma
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male862 (52.5%)$46,563
Female781 (47.5%)$33,859
Total1,643 (100.0%)$42,436

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Algoma

The most common earnings brackets in Algoma are $45,000 to $49,999 for men (102 | 11.8%) and $40,000 to $44,999 for women (106 | 13.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Algoma
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less25 (2.9%)62 (7.9%)
$2,500 to $4,99922 (2.5%)9 (1.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49970 (8.1%)34 (4.3%)
$7,500 to $9,99951 (5.9%)70 (9.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49911 (1.3%)18 (2.3%)
$12,500 to $14,99914 (1.6%)15 (1.9%)
$15,000 to $17,4995 (0.6%)44 (5.6%)
$17,500 to $19,99916 (1.9%)18 (2.3%)
$20,000 to $22,49921 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)57 (7.3%)
$25,000 to $29,99949 (5.7%)26 (3.3%)
$30,000 to $34,99915 (1.7%)48 (6.1%)
$35,000 to $39,99929 (3.4%)35 (4.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99978 (9.0%)106 (13.6%)
$45,000 to $49,999102 (11.8%)33 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $54,99993 (10.8%)54 (6.9%)
$55,000 to $64,99961 (7.1%)88 (11.3%)
$65,000 to $74,99969 (8.0%)28 (3.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99971 (8.2%)36 (4.6%)
$100,000+60 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total862 (100.0%)781 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Algoma

Average earnings in Algoma are $49,977 for men and $39,931 for women, a difference of 20.1%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $52,697, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $37,500. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $48,214, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $40,859.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Algoma
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$37,500$0
High School Diploma$45,163$40,859
College or Associate's Degree$52,697$0
Bachelor's Degree$49,107$48,214
Graduate Degree--
Total$49,977$39,931

Family Income in Algoma

Family Income Brackets in Algoma

According to the Algoma family income data, there are 256 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 30.5% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Algoma
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000425.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999121.4%
$25,000 to $34,999232.7%
$35,000 to $49,999779.2%
$50,000 to $74,99916319.4%
$75,000 to $99,99919723.5%
$100,000 to $149,99925630.5%
$150,000 to $199,999516.1%
$200,000+192.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Algoma

5-person families (84 | 10.0%) account for the highest median family income in Algoma with $135,489 per family, while 2-person families (439 | 52.3%) have the highest median income of $39,943 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Algoma
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families439 (52.3%)$79,886
3-Person Families205 (24.4%)$112,928
4-Person Families89 (10.6%)$101,964
5-Person Families84 (10.0%)$135,489
6-Person Families9 (1.1%)$0
7+ Person Families14 (1.7%)$0
Total840 (100.0%)$88,840

Family Income by Number of Earners in Algoma

The median family income in Algoma is $88,840, with families comprising 3+ earners (83) having the highest median family income of $136,929, while families with no earners (110) have the lowest median family income of $37,292, accounting for 9.9% and 13.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Algoma
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners110 (13.1%)$37,292
1 Earner286 (34.1%)$87,585
2 Earners361 (43.0%)$89,770
3+ Earners83 (9.9%)$136,929
Total840 (100.0%)$88,840

Household Income in Algoma

Household Income Brackets in Algoma

With 295 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Algoma, accounting for 22.0% of all households. In contrast, only 30 households (2.2%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Algoma
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000735.4%
$10,000 to $14,999604.5%
$15,000 to $24,999745.5%
$25,000 to $34,9991188.8%
$35,000 to $49,99915411.5%
$50,000 to $74,99922616.8%
$75,000 to $99,99926519.7%
$100,000 to $149,99929522.0%
$150,000 to $199,999513.8%
$200,000+302.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Algoma

The median household income in Algoma is $72,232, with the highest median household income of $92,981 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 301 households (22.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $48,558, with 41 households (3.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Algoma
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years41 (3.0%)$48,558
25 to 44 Years301 (22.4%)$92,981
45 to 64 Years453 (33.7%)$77,321
65+ Years548 (40.8%)$54,250
Total1,343 (100.0%)$72,232

Poverty in Algoma

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Algoma

With 10.3% poverty level for males and 17.6% for females among the residents of Algoma, 5 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 6 males (42.9%) and 57 females (32.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Algoma
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years23 (34.3%)6 (8.3%)
5 Years6 (42.9%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years22 (17.3%)33 (32.4%)
12 to 14 Years8 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)5 (6.5%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years57 (31.0%)24 (23.1%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)57 (32.6%)
35 to 44 Years27 (12.3%)2 (1.5%)
45 to 54 Years4 (3.0%)32 (14.6%)
55 to 64 Years16 (5.8%)41 (17.5%)
65 to 74 Years2 (0.8%)2 (1.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)73 (29.9%)
Total165 (10.3%)275 (17.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Algoma

According to the poverty statistics in Algoma, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Algoma
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years44 (65.7%)66 (91.7%)
5 Years8 (57.1%)28 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years105 (82.7%)69 (67.6%)
12 to 14 Years61 (88.4%)6 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)72 (93.5%)
16 and 17 Years63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years127 (69.0%)80 (76.9%)
25 to 34 Years119 (100.0%)118 (67.4%)
35 to 44 Years193 (87.7%)128 (98.5%)
45 to 54 Years129 (97.0%)187 (85.4%)
55 to 64 Years259 (94.2%)193 (82.5%)
65 to 74 Years241 (99.2%)172 (98.9%)
75 Years and over84 (100.0%)171 (70.1%)
Total1,433 (89.7%)1,290 (82.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Algoma

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Algoma show that 2.6% or 19 of the total 742 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 5.8%, comprising of 10 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Algoma
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children503 (98.2%)9 (1.8%)
1 or 2 Children164 (94.3%)10 (5.8%)
3 or 4 Children42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total723 (97.4%)19 (2.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Algoma

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Algoma
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)22 (52.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)35 (63.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Algoma

The poverty data for Algoma shows that 19 of the married-couple family households (2.6%) and 35 of the single-parent households (35.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (5.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Algoma
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children9 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children10 (5.8%)22 (27.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19 (2.6%)35 (35.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Algoma

Employment by Class of Employer in Algoma

Among the 1,451 employed individuals in Algoma, private company employees (1,098 | 75.7%), not-for-profit organizations (124 | 8.6%), and local government employees (80 | 5.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Algoma
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,09875.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)453.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)725.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations1248.6%
Local Government Employees805.5%
State Government Employees231.6%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers90.6%
Total1,451100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Algoma

According to the labor force statistics for Algoma, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,640), 57.3% or 1,513 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.6% or 54 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 97.7% or 342 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 58.3% or 14 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Algoma
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years140 (87.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years88 (46.3%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years113 (65.3%)7 (6.2%)
30 to 34 Years96 (79.3%)5 (5.2%)
35 to 44 Years342 (97.7%)15 (4.4%)
45 to 54 Years301 (85.5%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years113 (39.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years161 (68.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years135 (32.4%)13 (9.6%)
75 Years and over24 (6.7%)14 (58.3%)
Total1,513 (57.3%)54 (3.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Algoma

According to labor force statistics for Algoma, 74.4% of individuals (1,126) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,514) are in the labor force, with 2.4% or 27 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 86.3% or 483 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.0% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Algoma
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School77 (83.7%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma483 (86.3%)14 (2.5%)
College / Associate Degree391 (62.7%)12 (2.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher175 (73.5%)10 (4.0%)
Total1,126 (74.4%)36 (2.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Algoma

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Algoma are Business & Financial (143 | 9.8%), Community & Social Service (80 | 5.5%), Management (73 | 5.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (72 | 4.9%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (69 | 4.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Algoma

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Algoma, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (66.7%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (62.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Business & Financial (76.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Algoma
OccupationMaleFemale
Management37 (50.7%)36 (49.3%)
Business & Financial33 (23.1%)110 (76.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science45 (62.5%)27 (37.5%)
Computers & Mathematics10 (35.7%)18 (64.3%)
Architecture & Engineering35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 29 (36.2%)51 (63.7%)
Education, Arts & Media14 (66.7%)7 (33.3%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library15 (30.6%)34 (69.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating17 (24.6%)52 (75.4%)
Health Technologists17 (43.6%)22 (56.4%)
Total (Category)161 (36.8%)276 (63.2%)
Total (Overall)785 (53.8%)674 (46.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Algoma are Healthcare Support (93 | 6.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (65 | 4.5%), Personal Care & Service (40 | 2.7%), Food Preparation & Serving (27 | 1.8%), and Security & Protection (14 | 1.0%).
Services Occupations in Algoma

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Algoma, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (73.9%), Security & Protection (64.3%), and Law Enforcement (64.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (90.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (77.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Algoma
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support9 (9.7%)84 (90.3%)
Security & Protection9 (64.3%)5 (35.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement9 (64.3%)5 (35.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving6 (22.2%)21 (77.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance48 (73.9%)17 (26.2%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
Total (Category)72 (30.1%)167 (69.9%)
Total (Overall)785 (53.8%)674 (46.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Algoma are Office & Administration (155 | 10.6%), and Sales & Related (101 | 6.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Algoma

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Algoma
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related61 (60.4%)40 (39.6%)
Office & Administration23 (14.8%)132 (85.2%)
Total (Category)84 (32.8%)172 (67.2%)
Total (Overall)785 (53.8%)674 (46.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Algoma are Construction & Extraction (121 | 8.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (51 | 3.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (19 | 1.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Algoma

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Algoma
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry13 (68.4%)6 (31.6%)
Construction & Extraction121 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)185 (96.9%)6 (3.1%)
Total (Overall)785 (53.8%)674 (46.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Algoma are Production (155 | 10.6%), Transportation (118 | 8.1%), and Material Moving (63 | 4.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Algoma

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Algoma
OccupationMaleFemale
Production125 (80.6%)30 (19.4%)
Transportation110 (93.2%)8 (6.8%)
Material Moving48 (76.2%)15 (23.8%)
Total (Category)283 (84.2%)53 (15.8%)
Total (Overall)785 (53.8%)674 (46.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Algoma

Employment Industries in Algoma

The major employment industries in Algoma include Manufacturing (379 | 26.0%), Professional & Scientific (143 | 9.8%), Retail Trade (123 | 8.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (120 | 8.2%), and Transportation & Warehousing (115 | 7.9%).
Employment Industries in Algoma

Employment Industries by Sex in Algoma

The Algoma industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (82.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (89.3%), and Educational Services (86.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Algoma
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting29 (82.9%)6 (17.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing242 (63.8%)137 (36.1%)
Wholesale Trade2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade73 (59.4%)50 (40.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing87 (75.6%)28 (24.3%)
Utilities9 (50.0%)9 (50.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance6 (10.7%)50 (89.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific45 (31.5%)98 (68.5%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support41 (51.2%)39 (48.7%)
Educational Services7 (13.5%)45 (86.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance32 (26.7%)88 (73.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation26 (63.4%)15 (36.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services12 (28.6%)30 (71.4%)
Public Administration17 (60.7%)11 (39.3%)
Total785 (53.8%)674 (46.2%)

Education in Algoma

School Enrollment in Algoma

The most common levels of schooling among the 740 students in Algoma are high school (228 | 30.8%), middle school (144 | 19.5%), and elementary school (129 | 17.4%).
School Enrollment in Algoma
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool344.6%
Kindergarten618.2%
Elementary School12917.4%
Middle School14419.5%
High School22830.8%
College / Undergraduate12917.4%
Graduate / Professional152.0%
Total740100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Algoma

Out of a total of 740 students who are enrolled in schools in Algoma, 147 (19.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 593 (80.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 27 (75.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 27 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Algoma
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old142 (78.4%)39 (21.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds96 (54.2%)81 (45.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds140 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds83 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over9 (25.0%)27 (75.0%)
Total593 (80.1%)147 (19.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Algoma

Education (116 | 27.6%), science & technology (98 | 23.3%), business (51 | 12.1%), social sciences (35 | 8.3%), and arts & humanities (31 | 7.4%) are the most common fields of study among 421 individuals in Algoma who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Algoma
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural235.5%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences358.3%
Engineering276.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies61.4%
Science & Technology9823.3%
Business5112.1%
Education11627.6%
Literature & Languages61.4%
Liberal Arts & History204.8%
Visual & Performing Arts81.9%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities317.4%
Total421100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Algoma

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Algoma

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Algoma are males with 2 vehicles (324, accounting for 41.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (334, making up 48.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Algoma
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle12 (1.5%)7 (1.1%)
1 Vehicle91 (11.6%)86 (13.0%)
2 Vehicles324 (41.3%)334 (50.4%)
3 Vehicles160 (20.4%)182 (27.5%)
4 Vehicles173 (22.1%)54 (8.1%)
5 or more Vehicles24 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total784 (100.0%)663 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Algoma

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Algoma are 5 to 9 minutes (298 commuters, 21.8%), less than 5 minutes (278 commuters, 20.4%), and 20 to 24 minutes (171 commuters, 12.5%).
Commute Time in Algoma
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes27820.4%
5 to 9 Minutes29821.8%
10 to 14 Minutes685.0%
15 to 19 Minutes493.6%
20 to 24 Minutes17112.5%
25 to 29 Minutes664.8%
30 to 34 Minutes795.8%
35 to 39 Minutes866.3%
40 to 44 Minutes181.3%
45 to 59 Minutes15611.4%
60 to 89 Minutes685.0%
90 or more Minutes272.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Algoma

The most common commute times in Algoma are less than 5 minutes (138 commuters, 18.8%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (174 commuters, 27.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Algoma
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes138 (18.8%)140 (22.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes124 (16.9%)174 (27.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes28 (3.8%)40 (6.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes31 (4.2%)18 (2.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes131 (17.8%)40 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes22 (3.0%)44 (7.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes34 (4.6%)45 (7.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes61 (8.3%)25 (4.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes13 (1.8%)5 (0.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes93 (12.7%)63 (10.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes50 (6.8%)18 (2.9%)
90 or more Minutes10 (1.4%)17 (2.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Algoma

The most frequent times of departure to work in Algoma are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (146, 19.9%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (168, 26.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Algoma
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM131 (17.8%)20 (3.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM80 (10.9%)18 (2.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM66 (9.0%)42 (6.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM69 (9.4%)22 (3.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM146 (19.9%)45 (7.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM107 (14.6%)84 (13.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM34 (4.6%)88 (14.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM7 (0.9%)168 (26.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM23 (3.1%)21 (3.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM12 (1.6%)33 (5.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM25 (3.4%)68 (10.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM35 (4.8%)20 (3.2%)
Total735 (100.0%)629 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Algoma

Occupancy by Ownership in Algoma

Of the total 1,343 dwellings in Algoma, owner-occupied units account for 1,079 (80.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 264 (19.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Algoma
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,07980.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units26419.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,343100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Algoma

Occupancy by Household Size in Algoma
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household44232.9%
2-Person Household43532.4%
3-Person Household17913.3%
4+ Person Household28721.4%
Total Housing Units1,343100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Algoma

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Algoma
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household267 (60.4%)175 (39.6%)
2-Person Household386 (88.7%)49 (11.3%)
3-Person Household173 (96.7%)6 (3.4%)
4+ Person Household253 (88.1%)34 (11.8%)
Total Housing Units1,079 (80.3%)264 (19.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Algoma

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Algoma
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School71 (56.4%)55 (43.6%)
High School Diploma457 (89.3%)55 (10.7%)
College/Associate Degree365 (85.9%)60 (14.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher186 (66.4%)94 (33.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Algoma

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Algoma
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years15311.4%
35 to 44 Years18914.1%
45 to 54 Years23717.6%
55 to 64 Years21616.1%
65 to 74 Years29822.2%
75 to 84 Years18313.6%
85 Years and Over675.0%
Total1,343100.0%

Housing Finances in Algoma

Median Income by Occupancy in Algoma

Median Income by Occupancy in Algoma
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,079 (80.3%)$82,113
Renter-Occupied264 (19.7%)$27,321
Average1,343 (100.0%)$72,232

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Algoma

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Algoma
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00034 (3.2%)31 (11.7%)
$5,000 to $9,9997 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99942 (3.9%)18 (6.8%)
$15,000 to $19,9992 (0.2%)19 (7.2%)
$20,000 to $24,9992 (0.2%)51 (19.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99965 (6.0%)53 (20.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999122 (11.3%)32 (12.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999189 (17.5%)36 (13.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999252 (23.4%)13 (4.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999284 (26.3%)11 (4.2%)
$150,000 or more80 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,079 (100.0%)264 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Algoma

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Algoma
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30015 (1.4%)33 (12.5%)
$300 to $499178 (16.5%)29 (11.0%)
$500 to $799210 (19.5%)68 (25.8%)
$800 to $999197 (18.3%)85 (32.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499374 (34.7%)14 (5.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99988 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49917 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,079 (100.0%)264 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Algoma

Housing Structures in Algoma

Housing Structures in Algoma
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,02876.5%
Single Unit, Attached80.6%
2 Unit Apartments1188.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments282.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments523.9%
10 or more Apartments866.4%
Mobile Home / Other231.7%
Total1,343100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Algoma

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Algoma
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached952 (92.6%)76 (7.4%)
Single Unit, Attached5 (62.5%)3 (37.5%)
2 Unit Apartments80 (67.8%)38 (32.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments12 (42.9%)16 (57.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments7 (13.5%)45 (86.5%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)86 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,079 (80.3%)264 (19.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Algoma

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Algoma
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)40 (15.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms14 (1.3%)60 (22.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms352 (32.6%)85 (32.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms402 (37.3%)63 (23.9%)
8 or more Rooms311 (28.8%)16 (6.1%)
Total1,079 (100.0%)264 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Algoma

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Algoma
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas940 (87.1%)188 (71.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas34 (3.2%)9 (3.4%)
Electricity95 (8.8%)58 (22.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene5 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels5 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)9 (3.4%)
Total1,079 (100.0%)264 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Algoma

Household Vehicle Usage in Algoma
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle92 (8.5%)82 (31.1%)
1 Vehicle191 (17.7%)137 (51.9%)
2 Vehicles465 (43.1%)17 (6.4%)
3 or more Vehicles331 (30.7%)28 (10.6%)
Total1,079 (100.0%)264 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Algoma

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Algoma

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units422657
Median Property Value$108,300$129,000
Median Household Income$64,808$46
Monthly Housing Costs$535$0
Real Estate Taxes$2,343$6

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Algoma

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Algoma
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00048 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999152 (36.0%)135 (20.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999196 (46.5%)512 (77.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99926 (6.2%)10 (1.5%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total422 (100.0%)657 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Algoma

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Algoma
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00016 (3.8%)34 (5.2%)
$10,000 to $24,99944 (10.4%)25 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99941 (9.7%)2 (0.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99962 (14.7%)24 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99966 (15.6%)60 (9.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99957 (13.5%)123 (18.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999102 (24.2%)195 (29.7%)
$150,000 or more34 (8.1%)182 (27.7%)
Total422 (100.0%)657 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Algoma

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Algoma
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x262 (62.1%)88,191 (13,423.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x40 (9.5%)375 (57.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x30 (7.1%)219 (33.3%)
4.0x or more81 (19.2%)27 (4.1%)
Total422 (100.0%)657 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Algoma

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Algoma
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80039 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49958 (13.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499316 (74.9%)56 (8.5%)
Total422 (100.0%)657 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Algoma

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Algoma

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Algoma
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years188 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years548 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years167 (72.0%)65 (28.0%)
26 to 34 Years215 (81.4%)49 (18.6%)
35 to 44 Years328 (93.7%)22 (6.3%)
45 to 54 Years258 (73.3%)94 (26.7%)
55 to 64 Years509 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years417 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older328 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,958 (92.8%)230 (7.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Algoma

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Algoma
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born188 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen548 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen167 (72.0%)65 (28.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Algoma

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Algoma
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000332 (91.5%)31 (8.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999380 (98.7%)5 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999491 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999644 (85.3%)111 (14.7%)
$100,000 and over1,102 (93.1%)82 (6.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Algoma

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Algoma
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6102 (54.3%)139 (73.9%)
6 to 18 Years167 (30.5%)437 (79.7%)
19 to 25 Years6 (2.6%)161 (69.4%)
25 to 34 Years66 (25.0%)167 (63.3%)
35 to 44 Years25 (7.1%)321 (91.7%)
45 to 54 Years46 (13.1%)222 (63.1%)
55 to 64 Years229 (45.0%)321 (63.1%)
65 to 74 Years383 (91.8%)175 (42.0%)
75 Years and over328 (100.0%)152 (46.3%)
Total1,352 (42.4%)2,095 (65.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Algoma

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Algoma
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years20 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years18 (5.9%)20 (7.2%)
35 to 64 Years160 (25.5%)103 (17.7%)
65 to 74 Years102 (42.0%)11 (6.3%)
75 Years and over44 (52.4%)166 (68.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Algoma

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Algoma: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years130 (20.7%)6 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years76 (31.3%)1 (0.6%)
75 Years and over32 (38.1%)13 (5.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Algoma: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)8 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years2 (0.8%)1 (0.6%)
75 Years and over12 (14.3%)13 (5.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Algoma: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years20 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years11 (3.6%)13 (4.7%)
35 to 64 Years109 (17.4%)46 (7.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (1.1%)
75 Years and over12 (14.3%)13 (5.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Algoma: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)4 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years131 (20.9%)76 (13.0%)
65 to 74 Years59 (24.3%)11 (6.3%)
75 Years and over12 (14.3%)157 (64.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Algoma: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years26 (4.1%)29 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)1 (0.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)60 (24.6%)

Technology Access in Algoma

Computing Device Access in Algoma

Computing Device Access in Algoma
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop97172.3%
Smartphone1,06078.9%
Tablet85763.8%
No Computing Device17513.0%
Total1,343100.0%

Internet Access in Algoma

Internet Access in Algoma
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home93569.6%
Cellular Data Only1279.5%
Satellite Internet977.2%
No Internet22416.7%
Total1,343100.0%

Algoma Summary

Algoma, Wisconsin is a city located in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,167 at the 2010 census. It is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, and is part of the Green Bay Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Algoma was founded in 1851 by a group of German immigrants. The city was named after the Algoma region of Canada, which was named after the Algonquin word for “lake.” The city was originally a fishing village, and the first settlers were mostly fishermen and farmers. The city was incorporated in 1872.
In the late 19th century, Algoma became a popular tourist destination, and the city was known for its beautiful beaches and resorts. The city was also home to a number of factories, including a canning factory, a brickyard, and a sawmill.
In the early 20th century, Algoma experienced a period of growth and prosperity. The city was home to a number of businesses, including a bank, a hotel, a movie theater, and a number of stores. The city also had a number of churches, including a Catholic church, a Lutheran church, and a Methodist church.
In the 1950s, Algoma experienced a period of decline. The city’s factories closed, and the population began to decline. In the 1970s, the city began to experience a period of revitalization, and the population began to increase.

Geography

Algoma is located at 44°37′N 87°37′W (44.619, -87.619). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2), all of it land.
The city is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, and is part of the Green Bay Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is located near the cities of Kewaunee and Sturgeon Bay.

Economy

Algoma’s economy is largely based on tourism and fishing. The city is home to a number of resorts and hotels, as well as a number of restaurants and bars. The city is also home to a number of retail stores, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a number of specialty shops.
The city is also home to a number of manufacturing companies, including a canning factory, a brickyard, and a sawmill. The city is also home to a number of businesses, including a bank, a hotel, a movie theater, and a number of stores.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 3,167 people, 1,323 households, and 845 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,427.2 people per square mile (550.7/km2). There were 1,521 housing units at an average density of 686.2 per square mile (265.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
There were 1,323 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $45,938. Males had a median income of $31,964 versus $22,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,945. About 6.2% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Algoma?
Total Population of Algoma is 3,227.
What is the Total Male Population of Algoma?
Total Male Population of Algoma is 1,642.
What is the Total Female Population of Algoma?
Total Female Population of Algoma is 1,585.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Algoma?
There are 103.60 Males per 100 Females in Algoma.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Algoma?
There are 96.53 Females per 100 Males in Algoma.
What is the Median Population Age in Algoma?
Median Population Age in Algoma is 45.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Algoma
Average Family Size in Algoma is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Algoma
Average Household Size in Algoma is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Algoma?
Per Capita income in Algoma is $32,802.
What is the Median Family Income in Algoma?
Median Family Income in Algoma is $88,840.
What is the Median Household income in Algoma?
Median Household Income in Algoma is $72,232.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Algoma?
Income or Wage Gap in Algoma is 27.3%.
Women in Algoma earn 72.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Algoma?
Family Income Deficit in Algoma is $15,828.
Families that are below poverty line in Algoma earn $15,828 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Algoma?
Inequality or Gini Index in Algoma is 0.37.
How Large is the Labor Force in Algoma?
There are 1,513 People in the Labor Forcein in Algoma.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Algoma?
57.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Algoma.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Algoma?
Unemployment Rate in Algoma is 3.6%.