Michigan Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,762 (100%) |
| Population Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 32 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $61,286 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,895 |
| Median Home Value | $176,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,217 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,047 (49.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 484 (7.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,686 (43.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 3,531 |
| Average Household Size | 2.19 |
| Family Households | 2,327 (65.9%) |
The table below compares Alger County to the other 83 counties and county equivalents in Michigan by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 78 | 7th |
| Population Density | # 79 | 6th |
| Median Household Income | # 53 | 38th |
| Per Capita Income | # 79 | 6th |
| Diversity Index | # 21 | 76th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Michigan Census Data Comparison Tool.
