Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Alger, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

718

Median Agei

38.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.2%676

Hispanic/Latino

4%29

Two or More

1%7

Black

0.6%4

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Other

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

15.8%77

High School Diploma

46.3%225

Some College (<1 yr)

0.8%4

Some College (1+ yr)

8.6%42

Associate's Degree

5.3%26

Bachelor's Degree

1.2%6

Master's Degree

1.6%8

HS or Higher

79.8%

BA or Higher

2.9%

Graduate+

1.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$68,500

Median Renti

$644

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.1%234

Renter-Occupied

26.9%86

Total Units

370

Homeownership

73.1%

Vacancy Rate

13.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

31.6%74

$50K–$100K

24.4%57

$100K–$150K

16.7%39

$150K–$200K

12.4%29

$200K–$300K

10.3%24

$300K–$500K

4.7%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

5.1%19

2010–2019

1.6%6

2000–2009

7%26

1990–1999

19.2%71

1980–1989

5.7%21

1970–1979

11.9%44

1960–1969

7%26

1950–1959

4.3%16

1940–1949

10.8%40

1939 or earlier

27.3%101

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

65.9%211

Electricity

27.2%87

Wood

5.3%17

Fuel Oil

0.9%3

No Fuel

0.6%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$38,333

Mean Household Incomei

$73,547

Per Capita Incomei

$31,109

Poverty Ratei

38.9%

Unemploymenti

3.4%

Labor Forcei

268

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.3%33

$10K–$15K

3.1%10

$15K–$20K

3.1%10

$20K–$25K

9.7%31

$25K–$30K

9.1%29

$30K–$35K

10.9%35

$35K–$40K

8.8%28

$40K–$45K

3.8%12

$45K–$50K

2.5%8

$50K–$60K

5.3%17

$60K–$75K

8.4%27

$75K–$100K

9.1%29

$100K–$125K

3.1%10

$125K–$150K

8.1%26

$150K–$200K

2.8%9

$200K+

1.9%6

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

256

Avg. Commutei

26.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

259

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

25(4.5% of civilian adults)