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Alger, WA

Census-designated place in Skagit County, Washington.

Population

687

Land area

2.6sq mi

People per sq mi

264

ZIP codes

0

Alger and its ZIP codes

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Alger at a glance

  • Alger is about 2.2 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $109,151 a year, 11% more than the Washington figure of $98,141.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $700,000 (24% above Washington).

Local data for Alger, WA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Alger, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$109,151

Poverty rate

6.7%

Median home value

$700,000

Homeownership

93.4%

Bachelor's or higher

26.1%

Median age

47.1

Average commute

21.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (152), Russian Americans (57), Mexican Americans (36).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Skagit County. PPP loans are for Alger.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$68,826

54,140 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$71,399

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.1B

FY 2026, $8,674 per person

Skagit County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Alger, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone77.8%
  • Carpooled6.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home15.3%

Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Alger, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: volcanic activity

Storm events since 1996

16

Countywide, mostly flash flood

Flood insurance policies

2,457

4.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

75° / 35°F

48.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Alger, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.8%

U.S. 33.3% -1.5 pts

Diabetes

9.2%

U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts

Smoking

11.0%

U.S. 12.8% -1.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.7%

U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts

Cities near Alger

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BowCensus-designated place5 mi1.2
EdisonCensus-designated place5.8 mi1.3
Sudden ValleyCensus-designated place7.5 mi4.3
Sedro-WoolleyCity8.6 mi4.3
AcmeCensus-designated place9 mi1.5
GenevaCensus-designated place9.4 mi1.4
BurlingtonCity10 mi4.3
Bay ViewCensus-designated place11 mi2.6
BellinghamCity11 mi28.2
Clear LakeCensus-designated place12 mi2.7
Mount VernonCity13 mi12.3
LymanTown14 mi0.7
DemingCensus-designated place16 mi2.8
Marietta-AlderwoodCensus-designated place16 mi5.8
AnacortesCity16 mi11.7
Big LakeCensus-designated place17 mi7.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Alger, WA in?
Alger is in Skagit County, Washington.
What is the population of Alger, WA?
About 687 people live in Alger, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Alger?
Nearby places include Bow (5 mi), Edison (5.8 mi), Sudden Valley (7.5 mi), Sedro-Woolley (8.6 mi), Acme (9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023