Alger County's estimated 2026 population is 8,605 with a growth rate of -0.52% 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 -10.16% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Alger County includes 82.08% White, 7.87% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (82.08%)
Black or African American (7.87%)
Two or more races (5.8%)
Native American (2.66%)
Other race (1.3%)
Asian (0.28%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,234 | 82.08% |
| Black or African American | 694 | 7.87% |
| Two or more races | 511 | 5.8% |
| Native American | 234 | 2.66% |
| Other race | 115 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.28% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Alger County's average per capita income is $39,750. Household income levels show a median of $59,406. The poverty rate stands at 10.23%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $75,547 | - |
| Families | $71,346 | $85,107 |
| Households | $59,406 | $69,972 |
| Non Families | $30,150 | $41,214 |
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