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Alger

Washington · 89 residents · 2.606 sq mi
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Alger has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,542. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 75% since 2009. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. With a median age of 40.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. The poverty rate of 35.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 70% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Owner-heavy
83% owner-occupied
US average: 66%
Section 01

Population & growth

89
+75%vs 2009
vs 51 in 2009
2000 – 2024
34 / sq mi
+75%vs 2009
vs 20 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
40.8
+46%vs 2009
vs 27.9 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
01883755637512000201020202024Alger
2024687
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$13,542
−87%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $125,104 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$18,180
−53%vs 2009
vs $38,469 in 2009
US average: $21,522
35.8%
+35.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$117,000
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$0
US average: $602
82.9%
+30.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 52.2% in 2009
17.1% rent
8.6
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic100%(51)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(84)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score13.3%(12)
13
vs 0 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.1%
−20.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 31.4% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.7%
−17.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 100.0% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

7.3 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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How many people live in Alger, Washington?

Alger, Washington has about 89 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Alger, Washington?

The typical household in Alger, Washington earns about $13,542 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 $117,000, and the typical rent is about $0 a month.

How educated are people in Alger, Washington?

About 11.1% 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 35.8% of people in Alger, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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