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词条 Algona, Washington
释义

  1. History

  2. Events

  3. Geography

  4. Demographics

     2010 census  2000 census 

  5. Politics

  6. References

  7. External links

{{Infobox settlement
|official_name = Algona, Washington
|settlement_type = City
|nickname = City of the Great Blue Heron
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|subdivision_name = United States
|subdivision_type1 = State
|subdivision_name1 = Washington
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|subdivision_name2 = King
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|government_type = Mayor-Council
|leader_title = Mayor
|leader_name = David Hill
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|established_title = Founded
|established_date = 1955
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|population_est = 3185
|pop_est_as_of = 2017
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|population_total = 3014
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|timezone = Pacific (PST)
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|postal_code_type = ZIP code
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Algona is a city in King County, Washington, United States, and the Seattle metropolitan area, surrounded by the suburbs of Auburn to the north and east, Pacific to the south, and unincorporated King County to the west. The population is 3,014 as of the 2010 census.[4] The population was 3,075 at 2013 Estimate from Office of Financial Management.

Due to Algona's close adjacency to the city of Pacific, the two communities are sometimes referred to collectively as Algona-Pacific or Algona/Pacific.

History

The community was originally called Algoma (a recording error by postal officials accounts for the error in spelling, which was never corrected).[5][6]

Algona was officially incorporated on August 22, 1955.

Events

Every year Algona has a city-run festival called "Algona Days". The event includes an assortment of food vendors, lawn mower racing, small rides, live music and other events.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|1.29|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it land.[7]

Demographics

{{US Census population
|1960= 1311
|1970= 1276
|1980= 1467
|1990= 1694
|2000= 2460
|2010= 3014
|estyear=2017
|estimate=3185
|estref=[8]
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census[9]
2015 estimate[10]
}}

The typical home for sale in Algona was built in 1981, which is about the same age as the typical home for sale in Washington.[11]

2010 census

As of the census[12] of 2010, there were 3,014 people, 953 households, and 722 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|2336.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 1,018 housing units at an average density of {{convert|789.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 67.1% White, 3.3% African American, 1.7% Native American, 11.7% Asian, 2.0% Pacific Islander, 7.5% from other races, and 6.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.9% of the population.

There were 953 households of which 46.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.2% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.15 and the average family size was 3.49.

The median age in the city was 33.1 years. 28.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.2% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 6.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,460 people, 845 households, and 643 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,827.6 people per square mile (703.6/km²). There were 878 housing units at an average density of 652.3 per square mile (251.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 84.80% White, 1.67% African American, 1.87% Native American, 5.93% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 2.28% from other races, and 3.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.98% of the population.

There were 845 households out of which 43.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.8% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the city the age distribution of the population shows 30.7% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 36.6% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 6.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $50,833, and the median income for a family was $52,462. Males had a median income of $40,450 versus $28,370 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,734. About 3.2% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

As of the 2004 Presidential election, Algona consists of three voting precincts. All three gave pluralities to Democrat John Kerry, although only one (which consists the southern half of the city) gave him a majority. However, the remaining precinct was sufficiently Democratic to give Kerry a moderate majority overall. The 2004 Presidential results were as follows.

  • John F. Kerry (Democrat) – 509 (51.41%)
  • George W. Bush (Republican) – 458 (46.26%)
  • Ralph Nader (Independent) – 15 (1.52%)
  • Other candidates and write-ins – 8 (0.81%)

References

1. ^{{cite web|title=2017 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2017_Gazetteer/2017_gaz_place_53.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=March 28, 2019}}
2. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}
3. ^{{cite gnis|id=1511959|name=Algona}}
4. ^{{cite web|title=2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File |url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table |work=American FactFinder |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=23 September 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721034521/http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table |archivedate=21 July 2011 |df= }}
5. ^{{cite news | url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=OFVOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=4e4DAAAAIBAJ&pg=6845%2C4107045 | title=Unusual names, odd spellings found in Washington | work=The Spokesman-Review | date=Dec 24, 1977 | accessdate=20 May 2015 | pages=A12}}
6. ^{{cite book|last=Meany|first=Edmond S.|title=Origin of Washington geographic names|url=https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015027074981;view=1up;seq=20|year=1923|publisher=University of Washington Press|location=Seattle|page=4}}
7. ^{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2012-12-19 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/64vfLAeJ2?url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-01-24 |df= }}
8. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2017.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=March 24, 2018}}
9. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=May 24, 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6YSasqtfX?url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|archivedate=May 12, 2015|df= }}
10. ^{{cite web|title=Population Estimates|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2015/SUB-EST2015-3.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=June 22, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161019182931/https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2015/SUB-EST2015-3.html|archive-date=2016-10-19|dead-url=yes|df=}}
11. ^{{Cite web |url=http://www.estately.com/WA/98001/real-estate-market |title=Archived copy |access-date=2009-07-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090105212220/http://www.estately.com/WA/98001/real-estate-market |archive-date=2009-01-05 |dead-url=yes |df= }}
12. ^{{cite web|title=American FactFinder|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2012-12-19}}

External links

  • Official website
{{King County, Washington}}{{Washington}}

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