Alger is a village located in Hardin County Ohio. Alger has a 2024 population of 818. Alger is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -2.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 840 in 2020.
The average household income in Alger is $71,552 with a poverty rate of 37.29%. The median age in Alger is 33.4 years: 31.6 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alger was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 755 | 95.93% |
| Other race | 18 | 2.29% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 1.27% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.38% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 351 | 2.24 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
| Non Family | 133 | 1.06 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
| Married | 113 | 2.45 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Female | 66 | 3.95 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Male | 39 | 2.77 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
2.77
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
60.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 65 | 12.52% |
| Associates Degree | 20 | 3.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5 | 0.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 8 | 1.54% |
| High School Graduate | 332 | 63.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48 | 9.25% |
| Some College | 41 | 7.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 500 | 387 | 13 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 2.6%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,795 | $53,456 | $32,656 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,708 | $25,417 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,583 | $52,941 | $28,750 |
| Some College | $42,083 | $0 | $40,208 |
$34,583
Average Earnings
$52,941
Average Male
$28,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.13% of Alger residents speak only English, while 3.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 749 | 285 | 38.05% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 7 | 29.17% |
| Multiple | 10 | 5 | 50% |
37.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
37.31%
Male Poverty Rate
37.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alger is Multiple, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alger is Hispanic, with 29.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 18.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61.06% |
| High School | 23.49% |
| Some College | 11.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 20.24% |
| Female Employed | 12.21% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,750 | $59,041 |
| Households | $36,131 | $71,552 |
| Married Families | $74,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,972 | $82,546 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.7%
Male Marriage Rate
41.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
24
Number of Veterans
24
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22 | 3.86% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 28.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.2%
Labor Force Participation
49.8%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
87.42%
Born in Alger
99.87%
Native Born
0.13%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.13%
Naturalized
99.87% of Alger residents were born in the United States, with 87.42% having been born in Ohio. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 791 | -6 | -0.75% |
| 2028 | 797 | -5 | -0.62% |
| 2027 | 802 | -5 | -0.62% |
| 2026 | 807 | -6 | -0.74% |
| 2025 | 813 | -5 | -0.61% |
| 2024 | 818 | -6 | -0.73% |
| 2023 | 824 | -3 | -0.36% |
| 2022 | 827 | -8 | -0.96% |
| 2021 | 835 | -5 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 840 | 6 | 0.72% |
| 2019 | 834 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2018 | 835 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 835 | -4 | -0.48% |
| 2016 | 839 | -4 | -0.47% |
| 2015 | 843 | -6 | -0.71% |
| 2014 | 849 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 849 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 848 | -12 | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 860 | -5 | -0.58% |
| 2010 | 865 | 0 | 0% |