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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Alger County

Michigan · 9,862 residents · 915.034 sq mi
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Alger County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,892. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $76,500. With a median age of 41.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,862
+10%since 1990
from 8,972 in 1990
1990 – 2025
11 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 10 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.2
+12%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Alger County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,892
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,569 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,210
+88%since 1990
from $9,669 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.3%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 14.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$76,500
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$376
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $296 in 1990
US average: $602
82.5%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 80.0% in 1990
17.5% rent
2.1
+17%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(8,413)
Black2.4%(212)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(27)
Asian0.1%(9)
Diversity Score15.5%(1,391)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(8,625)
Black6%(595)
Hispanic / Latino1%(99)
Asian0.3%(32)
Diversity Score18.1%(1,788)
18
+17%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.5%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 73.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.9 min
−27%since 1990
from 20.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alger County, Michigan?

Alger County, Michigan has about 9,862 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Alger County, Michigan?

The typical household in Alger County, Michigan earns about $35,892 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alger County, Michigan expensive?

In Alger County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $76,500, and the typical rent is about $376 a month.

How educated are people in Alger County, Michigan?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Alger County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alger County, Michigan?

About 10.3% of people in Alger County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alger County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Alger County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 890 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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