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Alger

Washington · 403 residents · 2.606 sq mi
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Alger is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $67,009. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 314 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $263,900. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
403
+353%since 2000
from 89 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
155 / sq mi
+353%since 2000
from 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
+5%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
01883755637512000201020202024Alger
2024687
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,009
+291%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,542 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,351
+50%since 2000
from $18,180 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−35.8 ptssince 2000
from 35.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.304
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade41.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$263,900
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
58.6%
−24.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
3.9
−54%since 2000
from 8.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(84)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.3%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(349)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(34)
Asian1.7%(7)
Other14.5%(59)
Diversity Score46.4%(187)
Diversity Score
46
+250%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.7 min
+421%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.2%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.9%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.1%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
31.9%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.3%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alger, Washington?

Alger, Washington has about 403 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alger, Washington?

The typical household in Alger, Washington earns about $67,009 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 $263,900.

How educated are people in Alger, Washington?

About 22.3% 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 0.0% 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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