Alger County, Michigan
Total Population: 8,813
County Seat: Munising
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
93.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
20.3%
Enrolled in College (18+)
3.9%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.