Alger County, Michigan Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Alger County, Michigan
Alger County, Michigan Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
8,762
Median Age
49.1
Male Median
46.0
Female Median
53.9
Alger County, Michigan Population Growth

Alger County, Michigan Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -8.8%%.
-8.8%% Growth
Alger County, Michigan Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Alger County, Michigan Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 49.1 | 8,762 |
| 2023 | 48.8 | 8,813 |
| 2022 | 47.2 | 8,866 |
| 2021 | 49.3 | 8,911 |
| 2020 | 49.6 | 9,098 |
| 2019 | 49.5 | 9,151 |
| 2018 | 49.4 | 9,194 |
| 2017 | 49.3 | 9,254 |
| 2016 | 49.0 | 9,396 |
| 2015 | 48.7 | 9,476 |
| 2014 | 48.3 | 9,516 |
| 2013 | 48.1 | 9,497 |
| 2012 | 47.5 | 9,531 |
| 2011 | 46.9 | 9,571 |
| 2010 | 46.4 | 9,604 |
Alger County, Michigan Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 3.3% |
| 5–17 | 11.4% |
| 18–24 | 7.5% |
| 25–34 | 11.9% |
| 35–54 | 22.6% |
| 55–64 | 16.3% |
| 65+ | 27.2% |
Dependency Ratios for Alger County, Michigan
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 71.9
- Youth Dependency:
- 25.2
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 46.7
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Alger County, Michigan
The median age in Alger County, Michigan is 49.1 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Alger County, Michigan is 8,762.
In Alger County, Michigan, seniors (ages 65+) make up 27.2% of the population, while children under 18 represent 11.4%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Alger County, Michigan is aging.