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Ohio · 827 residents (2025 est.) · 0.296 sq mi
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Alger has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,333. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 170 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $68,500. The poverty rate of 39.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
718
−19%since 2000
from 888 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,426 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 3,000 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.3
+14%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:827 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6607388178959731990201020202024Alger
2024718
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,333
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,447 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,109
+111%since 2000
from $14,742 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.0%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.573
+60%since 2010
from 0.357 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade34%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information2.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,500
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$644
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
26.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.6%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−7%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
8
RELATED:See current rent listings in Alger on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(882)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.3%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(676)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(9)
Diversity Score14%(100)
Diversity Score
14
+4839%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+76%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.2%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.2%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 26.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.3%
−70.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2017
from 59.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alger, Ohio?

Alger, Ohio has about 718 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alger, Ohio?

The typical household in Alger, Ohio earns about $38,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alger, Ohio expensive?

In Alger, Ohio, the median home is worth about $68,500, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Alger, Ohio?

About 2.9% of adults age 25 and over in Alger, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alger, Ohio?

About 39.0% of people in Alger, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alger, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Alger, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 166 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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