What percentage of people rent in Algoma, WI?
16.3% (±4.7 points) of the occupied homes in Algoma, WI are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 217 renting households against 1,112 that own their home.
In Algoma, the share of households that rent went from 33.8% in 2015–2019 to 16.3% in 2020–2024 (−17.5 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 16.3% (±4.7 points)
- Renting households
- 217 (±70)
- Median renter income
- $24,688 (±$10,073)
Who rents and who owns in Algoma
| Algoma | Kewaunee County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 16.3% (±4.7 points) | 13.5% (±1.6 points) | 32.2% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 217 (±70) | 1,129 (±137) | 797,266 (±6,241) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 1,112 (±87) | 7,228 (±184) | 1,682,214 (±9,276) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.0 (±0.5) | 2.2 (±0.2) | 2.0 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.5 (±0.2) | 2.5 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $24,688 (±$10,073) | $44,595 (±$6,641) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $76,458 (±$16,705) | $87,577 (±$4,116) | $95,874 (±$462) | $100,009 |
In Algoma, the renter share is not measurably different from Kewaunee County (13.5%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (32.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Kewaunee County, Algoma ranks 3 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 715 of 1,848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Algoma has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 33.8% (±6.1 points) | 16.3% (±4.7 points) | −17.5 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $609 (±$135) | $809 (±$136) | +32.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $51,250 (±$6,153) | $64,487 (±$6,517) | +25.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Algoma
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algoma | — | 16.3% (±4.7 points) | — |
| Town of Ahnapee | 2.0 mi | 6.4% (±3.1 points) | Lower |
| Town of Pierce | 5.3 mi | 10.0% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Forestville | 6.1 mi | 11.3% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lincoln (Kewaunee County) | 6.5 mi | 7.2% (±4.6 points) | Lower |
| Town of Forestville | 7.5 mi | 8.1% (±4.6 points) | Lower |
| Town of Casco | 7.8 mi | 4.7% (±4.2 points) | Lower |
| Casco | 9.2 mi | 11.2% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Brussels | 10 mi | 14.7% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Ahnapee, WI (6.4%), Town of Lincoln (Kewaunee County), WI (7.2%), Town of Forestville, WI (8.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Kewaunee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luxemburg | 25.3% (±6.7 points) |
| 2 | Kewaunee | 19.9% (±7.3 points) |
| 3 | Algoma | 16.3% (±4.7 points) |
| 4 | Town of Red River | 14.1% (±5.7 points) |
| 5 | Casco | 11.2% (±5.9 points) |
| 6 | Town of Pierce | 10.0% (±5.5 points) |
| 7 | Town of Franklin (Kewaunee County) | 9.5% (±5.7 points) |
| 8 | Town of Montpelier | 8.6% (±5.1 points) |
| 9 | Town of Lincoln (Kewaunee County) | 7.2% (±4.6 points) |
Showing 9 of 14 places in Kewaunee County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Algoma
How many renters are there in Algoma?
Algoma has an estimated 217 (±70) renting households, 16.3% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Algoma?
In Algoma, the share of households that rent went from 33.8% in 2015–2019 to 16.3% in 2020–2024 (−17.5 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Algoma?
A renting household in Algoma has 2.0 people on average, against 2.5 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Algoma?
The median renting household in Algoma, WI has an income of $24,688 (±$10,073) a year, against $76,458 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Algoma city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Algoma city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Algoma city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Algoma city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Algoma city, Wisconsin
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Algoma city, Wisconsin (place:01000, in state:55).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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