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Alger

Washington · 687 residents · 2.606 sq mi
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Alger is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,151. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 598 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $700,000. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 228%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
687
+672%since 2000
from 89 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
264 / sq mi
+1247%since 2009
from 20 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
47.1
+15%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
01883755637512000201020202024Alger
2024687
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.9%(34)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.6%(59)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2414.6%(100)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.8%(47)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.4%(58)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.6%(100)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6419.8%(136)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7420.5%(141)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.5%(10)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.3%(2)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,151
+342%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,542 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,603
+107%since 2000
from $18,180 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.6%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−29.1 ptssince 2000
from 35.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
+20%since 2010
from 0.304 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$700,000
+228%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
6.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.4
+63%since 2010
from 3.9 in 2010
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
66
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Alger on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(84)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(617)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(36)
Asian4.9%(34)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
24
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.2%(36)
Asian origin
Chinese4.9%(34)
Ancestry
German22.1%(152)
American9.2%(63)
English9.2%(63)
Russian8.3%(57)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Russian population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+191%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
16.5%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−18.6 ptssince 2011
from 19.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.7%
−20.7 ptssince 2011
from 79.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.7%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
13.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2012
from 21.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−58.6 ptssince 2013
from 58.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2017
from 92.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married35.4%(130)
Married49%(180)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced15.5%(57)
Women 15+
Never married40.9%(117)
Married50%(143)
Widowed3.5%(10)
Divorced5.6%(16)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alger, Washington?

Alger, Washington has about 687 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alger, Washington?

The typical household in Alger, Washington earns about $109,151 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alger, Washington expensive?

In Alger, Washington, the median home is worth about $700,000.

How educated are people in Alger, Washington?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Alger, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alger, Washington?

About 6.7% of people in Alger, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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