Alger County, Michigan

The median household income in Alger County, Michigan is $59,406, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Alger County is $28,250, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $59,406.

Alger County's median household income of $59,406 is lower than the Michigan state average of $64,304. The per capita income is $28,250, compared to the state average of $35,451.

The per capita income in Alger County, Michigan is $28,250, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Alger County's median household income of $59,406 is below the Michigan average of $64,304. The per capita income of $28,250 is also lower than the state average of $35,451. Lower incomes can reflect the local economic base, rural vs. urban location, and employment opportunities available in the area.

Alger County ranks #53 out of 83 counties in Michigan by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $59,406 and per capita income of $28,250, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.