Alger County, MI — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$59,406
Per Capita Income
$28,250
Poverty Rate
10.2%
SNAP Recipients
10.8%
Gini Index
0.394
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K19.7%
$25K–$50K22.1%
$50K–$75K22.4%
$75K–$100K15.4%
$100K–$150K13.7%
$150K–$200K4.2%
$200K+2.5%
The median household income in Alger County, MI is $59,406 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $28,250. 10.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 10.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.394 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).