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Alger County, MI: growth, migration and housing
Alger County has 8,641 residents, down 2.3% since 2020 (-0.8% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 188 households moved in and 180 moved out (+8 net), bringing in a net $2.9M of income. Median household income is $61,286, the median home $176,200 and median rent $714 a month.
In Michigan: 82nd of 83 counties for 5-year population growth · 39th of 83 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 52nd of 83 counties for median household income · 43rd of 83 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Alger County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Marquette County, MI | 49 | $2.7M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Alger County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Marquette County, MI | 49 | $3.5M |
| Delta County, MI | 28 | $1.6M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.