Alger County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Alger County is located in Michigan with a total population of 8,813. It is the 77th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Alger County is 48.8 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Alger County is $59,406. This is 17% lower than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.2%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $165,700. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $217,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Alger County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Alger County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 7.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 5.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

20.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.6%.