Algiers, Vermont Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 242, Algiers'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

Algiers is a small community located in Vermont, within Windham County. The total population is 242. It ranks as the 121st most populous out of 179 Census-designated places in Vermont.

Age Demographics

The median age in Algiers is 34.6 years. This is 20% lower than the state median of 43.1 years. With 31.4% of the population under 18, Algiers has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 13.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 29.3%. This is 192% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Algiers, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 28.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 61% lower than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Algiers is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (12.0% vs 2.6%).

Education

15.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 66% lower than the state rate of 43.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Algiers, Vermont 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 Vermont state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 179 Census-designated places in Vermont. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.