Alger County's estimated 2026 population is 8,575 with a growth rate of -0.76% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Alger County is the 78th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 9,578 and has seen a growth of -10.47% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 49.1 years
Female: 53.9 years
Male: 46 years
There are 7,478 adults, (2,380 of whom are seniors) in Alger County.
Female: 3,796 (43.3%)
Male: 4,966 (56.7%)
The racial composition of Alger County includes 81.92% White, 7.65% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,178 | 81.92% |
| Black or African American | 670 | 7.65% |
| Two or more races | 577 | 6.59% |
| Native American | 202 | 2.31% |
| Other race | 112 | 1.28% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.26% |
Alger County's average per capita income is $42,975. Household income levels show a median of $61,286. The poverty rate stands at 10.36%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $78,083 | - |
| Families | $73,533 | $88,484 |
| Households | $61,286 | $73,201 |
| Non Families | $30,000 | $42,051 |
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