Alger County, Michigan
County
Overview
- County Name
- Alger County
- State
- Michigan
- FIPS Code
- 26003
- State FIPS
- 26
- County FIPS
- 003
Geography
- Land Area
- 915.03 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4132.65 sq mi
- Total Area
- 5047.68 sq mi
- Latitude
- 46.521736
- Longitude
- -86.657119
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 8,713
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 7,430
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,579 | 98.5% |
| Hispanic | 134 | 1.5% |
| White | 7,207 | 82.7% |
| Black | 676 | 7.8% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 201 | 2.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 63 | 0.7% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,342 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 87 | 1.2% |
| White | 6,151 | 82.8% |
| Black | 708 | 9.5% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 437 | 5.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 24 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 8,762
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $61,311
- Poverty Rate
- 9.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 801
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,178 | 81.9% |
| Black | 670 | 7.6% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 6,862
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,103 | 45.2% |
| Republican | 2,354 | 34.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,405 | 20.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,511 | 51.2% |
| Female | 3,351 | 48.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,712 | 83.2% |
| Hispanic | 97 | 1.4% |
| Black | 50 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,071
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 59.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,426 | 60.0% |
| Hispanic | 55 | 56.7% |
| Black | 35 | 70.0% |
| Asian | 20 | 44.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,029 | 57.8% |
| Female | 2,042 | 60.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,144 (31.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,434 (21.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 6,217
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $188,287
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $632
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 72.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.7%
- Work From Home
- 8.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.