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Alger, OH
Village in Hardin County, Ohio.
Population
718
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,427
ZIP codes
0
Alger and its ZIP codes
Alger at a glance
- Alger is about 8.4 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $38,333, 46% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $68,500 (68% below Ohio) and median rent is $644 a month.
Local data for Alger, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alger, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,333
Poverty rate
39.0%
Median home value
$68,500
Median rent
$644/mo
Homeownership
73.1%
Bachelor's or higher
2.9%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (116), Irish Americans (96), Italian Americans (84).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hardin County. PPP loans are for Alger.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,079
7,632 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,662
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$169M
FY 2026, $5,497 per person
How people get to work
Alger, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.7%
- Carpooled15.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alger, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
311
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
61
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 20°F
35.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alger, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.5%
U.S. 33.3% +10.2 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
21.9%
U.S. 12.8% +9.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Alger
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McGuffeyVillage | 3.3 mi | 0.4 |
| AdaVillage | 3.8 mi | 2.1 |
| HarrodVillage | 4 mi | 0.2 |
| LafayetteVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.2 |
| WestminsterCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.8 |
| DolaCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.8 |
| WaynesfieldVillage | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| BeaverdamVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| DunkirkVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| New HampshireCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| BlufftonVillage | 13 mi | 3.7 |
| KentonCity | 13 mi | 5 |
| Chippewa ParkCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| JeneraVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| LimaCity | 14 mi | 13.6 |
| UniopolisCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alger, OH in?
- Alger is in Hardin County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Alger, OH?
- About 718 people live in Alger, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alger?
- Nearby places include McGuffey (3.3 mi), Ada (3.8 mi), Harrod (4 mi), Lafayette (6.5 mi), Westminster (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023