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Alger

Washington · 403 residents · 2.61 sq mi
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Alger is a city of 403 people in Washington. The population has more than tripled since 2000, adding 314 people. The median age is 42.8, about 6 years above the US median. Poverty is uncommon here, at 0.0% of people here. The foreign-born share is 0%. Getting to work takes 38 minutes on average.

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
Median age
42.8
+5%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Land area
2.61 sq mi
Population, 2000 – 2024
01883755637512000201020202024Alger
2024687
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 53.7%(15)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 95%(20)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 144.2%(17)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 1910.7%(43)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.7%(23)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3411.9%(48)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4412.4%(50)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5417.4%(70)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6415.4%(62)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 749.7%(39)
US avg: 7%
75 to 843.2%(13)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over0.7%(3)
US avg: 1.8%
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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
76.5%
−6.3 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%
Persons per household
4.07 people
US average: 2.60
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
3.9
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(84)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(349)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(34)
Asian1.7%(7)
Other14.5%(59)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Irish34.3%(85)
Polish29.8%(74)
Dutch23.4%(58)
German17.3%(43)
Croatian12.5%(31)
Portuguese12.5%(31)
American6.9%(17)
English4.4%(11)
Swedish3.6%(9)
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%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% 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%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
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)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Showing 2024 (the nearest year with coverage data).

Uninsured
0.0%
−41.4 ptssince 2013
from 41.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
57.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
9.6%
−13.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
26.3%
−29.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.0% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
14.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
65.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 66.7% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
41.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2020
from 56.0% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)42.6%(20)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 47 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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