Moving to Algonac, Michigan
The current estimated population of Algonac is 4,000, with 48% male and 52% female. The population has remained stable, supported by its location along the St. Clair River and its appeal as a boating community.
City Facts
- Year founded: 1805
- County: St. Clair County
- Land area: 1.5 square miles
- Population density: 2,667 people per square mile
- Area code: 810
- Zip code: 48001
Geography and Location
Algonac is located in southeastern Michigan, in St. Clair County, along the St. Clair River, near Lake St. Clair. The town is known for its boating culture and waterfront activities, attracting tourists and residents who enjoy water sports and fishing. Algonac is part of the “Blue Water Area,” with easy access to Canada across the river. The area experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers, influenced by its proximity to the Great Lakes.
Demographics
Median resident age: 36.7 years
Median household income: $42,133
Median house value: $113,500
Population by Race
Races in Algonac:
- White Non-Hispanic (96.5%)
- American Indian (1.7%)
- Two or more races (1.1%)
- Hispanic (1.0%)
Ancestries: German (29.9%), Polish (12.8%), Irish (11.5%), French (11.4%), English (7.9%), Italian (7.2%).
Elevation: 580 feet
Land area: 1.4 square miles
Population by Education
For population 25 years and over in Algonac
- High school or higher: 79.2%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 10.0%
- Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
- Unemployed: 6.0%
- Mean travel time to work: 33.1 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Algonac city
- Never married: 23.7%
- Now married: 56.4%
- Separated: 1.3%
- Widowed: 8.9%
- Divorced: 9.7%
2.1% Foreign born (1.1% Europe, 0.6% North America, 0.4% Asia).
Population change in the 1990s: +41 (+0.9%).
Hospitals
Hospitals/medical centers near Algonac:
- ST JOHN RIVER DISTRICT HOSPITAL (about 11 miles; EAST CHINA, MI)
- HARBOR OAKS HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; NEW BALTIMORE, MI)
- CRITTENTON HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; COLUMBUS, MI)
Airports
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Algonac:
- DETROIT CITY (about 36 miles; DETROIT, MI; Abbreviation: DET)
- OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL (about 62 miles; PONTIAC, MI; Abbreviation: PTK)
- DETROIT METROPOLITAN WAYNE COUNTY (about 64 miles; DETROIT, MI; Abbreviation: DTW)
Other public-use airports nearest to Algonac:
- HARSENS ISLAND (about 4 miles; HARSENS ISLAND, MI; Abbreviation: Z92)
- MARINE CITY (about 8 miles; MARINE CITY, MI; Abbreviation: 76G)
- DAVID’S LANDING (about 12 miles; ST CLAIR, MI; Abbreviation: 5Y5)
Colleges and Universities
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Algonac:
- ST CLAIR COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 17 miles; PORT HURON, MI; Full-time enrollment: 2,287)
- MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 33 miles; WARREN, MI; Full-time enrollment: 11,057)
- WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (about 41 miles; DETROIT, MI; Full-time enrollment: 4,414)
- WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 42 miles; DETROIT, MI; Full-time enrollment: 20,389)
- UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-DETROIT CAMPUS (about 43 miles; TROY, MI; Full-time enrollment: 2,090)
- MARYGROVE COLLEGE (about 45 miles; DETROIT, MI; Full-time enrollment: 5,301)
- UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY (about 45 miles; DETROIT, MI; Full-time enrollment: 4,119)
Schools
Public high schools in Algonac:
- ALGONAC HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 748; Location: 5200 TAFT ROAD; Grades: 09 – 12)
- BLUE WATER LEARNING ACADEMY (Students: 23; Location: 5202 TAFT ROAD; Grades: 07 – 12)
Public primary/middle schools in Algonac:
- ALGONQUIN MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 639; Location: 9185 MARSH ROAD; Grades: 06 – 08)
- ALGONAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 373; Location: 1300 ST. CLAIR BOULEVARD; Grades: PK – 05)
- MILLSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 344; Location: 1904 MILL ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)
- PTE. TREMBLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 308; Location: 9541 PHELPS; Grades: PK – 05)
Private primary/middle school in Algonac:
- ST CATHERINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 158; Location: 1106 ST CLAIR BLVD; Grades: PK – 8)