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Alger, Ohio Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Alger is 850, with 50% male and 50% female. The population has remained stable, reflecting the town’s small, rural nature.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1882
  • County: Hardin County
  • Land area: 0.3 square miles
  • Population density: 2,833 people per square mile
  • Area code: 419
  • Zip code: 45812

Geography and Location

Alger is located in northwestern Ohio, in Hardin County. The town is situated near U.S. Route 235, approximately 60 miles north of Dayton. Alger is surrounded by farmland, with corn and soybeans being the dominant crops in the area. The town is close to Indian Lake, a popular destination for boating, fishing, and other outdoor activities. Alger experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers.

Demographics

Median resident age: 33.6 years
Median household income: $26,447
Median house value: $53,600

Population by Race

Races in Alger:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.3%)

Ancestries: United States (26.7%), German (12.7%), Irish (10.6%), English (4.5%), Dutch (2.8%), Scottish (2.8%).

Elevation: 978 feet

Land area: 0.3 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Alger

  • High school or higher: 68.8%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 3.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.3%
  • Unemployed: 5.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 25.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alger village

  • Never married: 18.9%
  • Now married: 55.6%
  • Separated: 2.0%
  • Widowed: 9.5%
  • Divorced: 13.9%

0.3% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +19 (+2.2%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Alger:

  • SCCI HOSPITAL LIMA (about 17 miles; LIMA, OH)
  • ST RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER (about 17 miles; LIMA, OH)
  • LIMA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; LIMA, OH)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alger:

  • SPRINGFIELD-BECKLEY MUNI (about 61 miles; SPRINGFIELD, OH; Abbreviation: SGH)
  • TOLEDO EXPRESS (about 61 miles; TOLEDO, OH; Abbreviation: TOL)
  • JAMES M COX DAYTON INTL (about 62 miles; DAYTON, OH; Abbreviation: DAY)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alger:

  • ADA (about 6 miles; ADA, OH; Abbreviation: 0D7)
  • LIMA ALLEN COUNTY (about 12 miles; LIMA, OH; Abbreviation: AOH)
  • BLUFFTON (about 13 miles; BLUFFTON, OH; Abbreviation: 5G7)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alger:

  • OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY (about 5 miles; ADA, OH; Full-time enrollment: 3,161)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY (about 27 miles; FINDLAY, OH; Full-time enrollment: 3,508)
  • BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 49 miles; BOWLING GREEN, OH; Full-time enrollment: 16,537)
  • WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY (about 54 miles; SPRINGFIELD, OH; Full-time enrollment: 2,197)
  • OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE-TOLEDO CAMPUS (about 67 miles; TOLEDO, OH; Full-time enrollment: 7,809)
  • CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY (about 67 miles; CEDARVILLE, OH; Full-time enrollment: 2,782)
  • UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO (about 69 miles; TOLEDO, OH; Full-time enrollment: 15,999)

Libraries

Library in Alger:

  • ALGER PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $70,557; Location: 110 W. WAGNER ST; 9,500 books; 50 audio materials; 600 video materials; 32 serial subscriptions)

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