Alger County, Michigan

Total Population: 8,813

County Seat: Munising

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Median Home Value

$165,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$59,406

Across all households

Median Age

48.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

20.3%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)81.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)7.9%
Two or More Races5.1%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native2.7%
Hispanic or Latino1.7%
Other Race0.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%

Under 18 Years

15.0%

65 Years and Over

26.6%

Male

56.7%

Female

43.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.4%

No Health Insurance

5.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

20.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$59,406

Mean Household Income

$69,972

Per Capita Income

$28,250

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

67.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$165,700

Median Rent

$712/mo

Total Housing Units

6,205

Owner-Occupied

84.3%

Renter-Occupied

15.7%

Vacancy Rate

43.8%

Married Couple Households

55.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

17.6%

Average Household Size

2.23

Broadband Internet Access

83.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 26003.