Alger, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 718, Alger's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Alger is a small community located in Ohio, within Hardin County. The total population is 718. It ranks as the 777th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Alger is 38.3 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 39.7 years. 11.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Alger is $38,333. This is 46% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 53% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 39.0%. This is 194% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $68,500. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Alger is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Alger has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.0%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 12.0%.

Education

2.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 91% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Alger, Ohio is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.