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Alger

Washington · 507 residents · 2.61 sq mi
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Alger is a city of 507 people in Washington. The population has more than tripled since 2000, adding 418 people. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 6% of adults. The poverty rate is 0.0%, under the national 12.8%. People stay put here: 100% were in the same home a year ago. 0% of people here were born outside the United States.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

507
+470%since 2000
from 89 in 2000
2000 – 2024
40.5
−1%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Land area
2.61 sq mi
Population, 20002024
01883755637512000201020202024Alger
2024687
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.5%(33)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.1%(26)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.7%(34)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.7%(34)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.9%(30)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412%(61)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.7%(54)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.8%(65)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6417.9%(91)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.1%(51)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.1%(26)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.4%(2)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$70,478
+246%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,542 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
$45,474
+150%since 2000
from $18,180 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
−35.8 ptssince 2000
from 35.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade65.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$293,800
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
66.1%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
33.9% rent
1.33 people
−67%since 2010
from 4.07 people in 2010
US average: 2.61
4.2
+6%since 2010
from 3.9 in 2010
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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(383)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(72)
Asian3.2%(16)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Nicaraguan12%(18)
Ancestry
German32%(48)
Italian32%(48)
Dutch9.3%(14)
Section 05

Education

6.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
23.9%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−19.7 ptssince 2011
from 19.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
34.7%
−44.7 ptssince 2011
from 79.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
0.0%
US average: 73.3%
34.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

75.3%
+30.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
24.7%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
−41.4 ptssince 2013
from 41.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 91.9%
100.0%
US average: 86.2%
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

0.0%
−41.4 ptssince 2013
from 41.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
51.3%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
22.7%
US average: 13.7%
56.0%
US average: 17.6%
6.0%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
7.3%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
66.7%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
56.0%
US average: 35.2%

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, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era58.1%(25)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 43 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 507 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alger, Washington?

The typical household in Alger, Washington earns about $70,478 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 $293,800.

How educated are people in Alger, Washington?

About 6.0% 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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