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Alger

Washington · 507 residents · 2.606 sq mi
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Alger has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,478. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 418 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $293,800. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

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

Total population
507
+470%since 2000
from 89 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
195 / sq mi
+470%since 2000
from 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
−1%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
01883755637512000201020202024Alger
2024687
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,478
+246%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,542 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
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

Median home value
$293,800
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
66.1%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
33.9% rent
Afford Score
4.2
−52%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(383)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(72)
Asian3.2%(16)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score40.7%(206)
Diversity Score
41
+207%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
23.9%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−19.7 ptssince 2011
from 19.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.7%
−44.7 ptssince 2011
from 79.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
75.3%
+30.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
24.7%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−58.6 ptssince 2013
from 58.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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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