Alger
Census-designated place in Skagit County, Washington
Alger is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Skagit County, Washington, with 507 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 269 ft (82 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bow, 4.9 miles SW.
- 507residents (2020 Census)
- 269 ftelevation · 82 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.7 km²
- 195 / sq mipopulation density
- 98232ZIP code
About Alger
Alger is a census-designated place (CDP) in Skagit County, Washington, United States. The population was 507 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Mount Vernon–Anacortes, Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Alger is located along Old Highway 99 North Road. It is near the midway point of the route between Seattle and Vancouver, 76 miles from the former and 66 miles from the latter. A former logging camp, Alger is now a working-class exurban community and home to the Skagit Speedway.
The nearby Skagit Speedway has been operating for 50 years and attracting racers from all over the Northwest and West; Kasey Kahne raced there before becoming a NASCAR Sprint Cup driver. It is a 1/3 mile banked oval track built of silica and clay, and the faster classes of sprint cars achieve lap averages of almost 100 mph. Races are typically held on Saturday nights under floodlights, and camping is available for racers and spectators in the Speedway's grounds.
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Living in Alger
- Median household income
- $109,151
- Median home value
- $700,000
- Median age
- 47.1
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Alger had 507 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 507 |
|---|---|
| Density | 195 per sq mi (75 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alger at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Skagit County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 507 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.61 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.6105° N, 122.3293° W |
| ZIP code | 98232 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5301255 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alger
- Bow4.9 mi SW
- Edison5.6 mi SW
- Sudden Valley7.8 mi N
- Sedro-Woolley8.2 mi SE
- Acme9.1 mi NE
- Geneva9.9 mi N
- Burlington10.1 mi S
- Bay View10.5 mi SW
- Bellingham11.8 mi NW
- Clear Lake11.9 mi S
- Mount Vernon13.4 mi S
- Lyman13.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Alger
What county is Alger in?
Alger is in Skagit County, Washington.
What is the population of Alger, WA?
507 people lived in Alger at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Alger, WA?
The ZIP code of Alger is 98232.
What is the elevation of Alger?
269 feet (82 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alger?
Bow (4.9 mi), Edison (5.6 mi), Sudden Valley (7.8 mi), Sedro-Woolley (8.2 mi), Acme (9.1 mi).
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