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Algoma, Wisconsin Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Algoma is 3,100, with 48% male and 52% female. The population has remained stable, with the town being a popular destination for fishing and tourism along Lake Michigan.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1851
  • County: Kewaunee County
  • Land area: 2.5 square miles
  • Population density: 1,240 people per square mile
  • Area code: 920
  • Zip code: 54201

Geography and Location

Algoma is located in northeastern Wisconsin, in Kewaunee County, along the shore of Lake Michigan. The town is known for its fishing, boating, and recreational activities, drawing visitors to its scenic waterfront. Algoma is situated along State Highway 42, providing access to Green Bay and Door County. The town’s economy is supported by tourism, agriculture, and fishing. Algoma has a humid continental climate, with cold, snowy winters and warm summers.

Demographics

Median resident age: 37.1 years
Median household income: $71,792
Median house value: $147,700

Population by Race

Races in Algoma:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.3%)
  • Hispanic (0.7%)
  • Two or more races (0.6%)

Ancestries: German (55.4%), Polish (10.1%), Norwegian (8.0%), English (7.5%), Irish (7.3%), United States (4.0%).

Elevation: 600 feet

Land area: 2.4 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Algoma

  • High school or higher: 91.7%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 35.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 14.4%
  • Unemployed: 1.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 17.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Algoma town

  • Never married: 17.8%
  • Now married: 73.3%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 3.4%
  • Divorced: 5.1%

2.2% Foreign born (1.5% Asia, 0.5% Europe).

Population change in the 1990s: +2,471 (+76.5%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Algoma:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Algoma:

  • MENOMINEE-MARINETTE TWIN COUNTY (about 38 miles; MENOMINEE, MI; Abbreviation: MNM)
  • AUSTIN STRAUBEL INTERNATIONAL (about 48 miles; GREEN BAY, WI; Abbreviation: GRB)
  • OUTAGAMIE COUNTY REGIONAL (about 79 miles; APPLETON, WI; Abbreviation: ATW)

Other public-use airports nearest to Algoma:

  • DOOR COUNTY CHERRYLAND (about 16 miles; STURGEON BAY, WI; Abbreviation: SUE)
  • SWEETWATER BAY (about 35 miles; OCONTO, WI; Abbreviation: 30W)
  • J. DOUGLAS BAKE MEML. (about 37 miles; OCONTO, WI; Abbreviation: OCQ)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Algoma:

  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-GREEN BAY (about 35 miles; GREEN BAY, WI; Full-time enrollment: 4,794)
  • NORTHEAST WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 41 miles; GREEN BAY, WI; Full-time enrollment: 4,198)
  • SAINT NORBERT COLLEGE (about 46 miles; DE PERE, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,031)
  • LAKELAND COLLEGE (about 63 miles; SHEBOYGAN, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,103)
  • FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE AT APPLETON (about 70 miles; APPLETON, WI; Full-time enrollment: 3,364)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-OSHKOSH (about 85 miles; OSHKOSH, WI; Full-time enrollment: 9,057)
  • MORAINE PARK TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 96 miles; FOND DU LAC, WI; Full-time enrollment: 3,037)

Schools

Public high school in Algoma:

  • ALGOMA HI (Students: 274; Location: 1715 DIVISION ST; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Algoma:

  • ALGOMA EL/MID (Students: 333; Location: 514 FREMONT ST; Grades: PK – 08)

Private primary/middle schools in Algoma:

  • ST PAULS EV LUTH SCHOOL (Students: 140; Location: 1115 DIVISION STREET; Grades: PK – 8)
  • ST MARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 121; Location: 214 CHURCH STREET; Grades: PK – 8)

Libraries

Library in Algoma:

  • ALGOMA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $233,594; Location: 406 FREMONT ST.; 27,207 books; 931 audio materials; 3,732 video materials; 123 serial subscriptions)

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