Alger County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26003 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,762 | — | #2,582 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,286 | -18.4% | #1,954 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 49.1 years | +26.2% | #278 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $176,200 | -37.5% | #1,683 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $714 | -38.6% | #2,676 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% | -17.8% | #874 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Alger County has a population of 8,762, making it the #2,582 most populous county in the US. The median age is 49.1 years, which is 26.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Alger County is $61,286, ranking #1,954 out of 3,222 counties — 18.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.4% and unemployment stands at 6.8%.
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The median home value in Alger County is $176,200 (-37.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $714/mo and the homeownership rate is 86.3%.
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95.7% of residents in Alger County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.4% above the national rate.
About Alger County, Michigan
Alger County, Michigan has a total population of 8,762, making it the 2,582nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Alger County is 49.1 years, which is 26.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Alger County is $61,286, which ranks #1,954 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8%.
The median home value in Alger County is $176,200, 37.5% below the national median. Renters in Alger County pay a median gross rent of $714 per month. The homeownership rate is 86.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Alger County, 21.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.7 min.
Alger County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 81.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (7.6%) and Two or More Races (5.9%).
All data for Alger County, Michigan comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.