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Alger County

Michigan · 8,842 residents · 915.034 sq mi
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Alger County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,184. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 19% 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 $141,900. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,842
−10%since 2000
from 9,862 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.4
+20%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Alger County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,184
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,892 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,675
+19%since 2000
from $18,210 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,900
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
16.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+47%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(8,625)
Black6%(595)
Hispanic / Latino1%(99)
Asian0.3%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.1%(1,788)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(7,323)
Black6.6%(585)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(115)
Asian0.2%(22)
Other7.1%(631)
Diversity Score34.7%(3,067)
Segregation Score20%(1,767)
Diversity Score
35
+91%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+98%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 46.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.2%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Female
44.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alger County, Michigan?

Alger County, Michigan has about 8,842 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Alger County, Michigan earns about $45,184 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 $141,900, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Alger County, Michigan?

About 19.3% 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 10.7% of people in Alger County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alger County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Alger County, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 130 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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