2023 ACS Census Data · Population 8,813
Alger County is a small rural county in Michigan with a population of 8,813. The median household income is $59,406, 9% below the national average. The poverty rate is 10.2%, median home value is $165,700, and 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its labor force participation is 29% below the national average.
Population
8,813
2023 estimate
Rank #2577 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$59,406
Household
Rank #1975 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$165,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #1715 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
20.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #1852 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
43.3%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
8% below Michigan avg·9% below national avg
Poverty Rate
23% above Michigan avg·32% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
27% below Michigan avg·29% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$28,250
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
10.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
40.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
9% below Michigan avg·21% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
18% below Michigan avg·23% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
6% above Michigan avg·15% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
6% above Michigan avg·7% above national avg
Housing Units
6,205
Households
3,490
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,271
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
83.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
24 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
18% below Michigan avg·16% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% above Michigan avg·6% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
14.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.1%
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