Alger is a CDP located in Skagit County Washington. Alger has a 2024 population of 358. Alger is currently declining at a rate of -0.83% annually but its population has increased by 138.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 150 in 2020.
The average household income in Alger is $140,077 with a poverty rate of 5.34%. The median age in Alger is 45.6 years: 47.5 years for males, and 44 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alger was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 572 | 87.33% |
| Other race | 47 | 7.18% |
| Asian | 36 | 5.5% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 161 | 4.07 | 95 | 5 |
| Married | 116 | 5.24 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 44 | 0 | 84.1 | 15.9 |
| Female | 1 | 3 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4.91
Average Family Size
4.07
Average Household Size
95.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 30 | 6.62% |
| Associates Degree | 3 | 0.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 70 | 15.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 63 | 13.91% |
| High School Graduate | 215 | 47.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 72 | 15.89% |
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 | 406 | 376 | 133 |
| Other Race | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 47 | 47 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 32.76%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $30,345 | $0 | $30,345 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $56,779 | $55,577 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,446 | $57,404 | $0 |
| Some College | $93,750 | $0 | $0 |
$55,446
Average Earnings
$57,404
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.35% of Alger residents speak only English, while 5.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 572 | 35 | 6.12% |
5.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
0%
Male Poverty Rate
11.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alger is White, with 6.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alger is White, with 6.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $107,264 | $167,168 |
| Households | $106,318 | $140,077 |
| Married Families | $107,297 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,724 | $65,705 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.9%
Male Marriage Rate
54.1%
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
77
Number of Veterans
77
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Vietnam | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 62 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67 | 12.45% |
| Other Race | 10 | 21.28% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 21.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.4%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
0.9%
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
48.85%
Born in Alger
84.89%
Native Born
15.11%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
15.11%
Naturalized
84.89% of Alger residents were born in the United States, with 48.85% having been born in Washington. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 358 | -3 | -0.83% |
| 2023 | 361 | -3 | -0.82% |
| 2022 | 364 | 142 | 63.96% |
| 2021 | 222 | 72 | 48% |
| 2020 | 150 | -34 | -18.48% |
| 2019 | 184 | 37 | 25.17% |
| 2018 | 147 | -88 | -37.45% |
| 2017 | 235 | 79 | 50.64% |
| 2016 | 156 | 15 | 10.64% |
| 2015 | 141 | -23 | -14.02% |
| 2014 | 164 | -34 | -17.17% |
| 2013 | 198 | -9 | -4.35% |
| 2012 | 207 | 47 | 29.37% |
| 2011 | 160 | -243 | -60.3% |
| 2010 | 403 | 0 | 0% |