One downside of living in Algonac, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 31.19 minutes every day commuting to work. However, local public transit is widely used. For those who would prefer to avoid driving entirely and leave their car at home, it may be an option to use the transit instead.
Despite the fact that it is a small city, Algonac has quite a few people who take public transportation – mostly a ferryboat - for their daily commute to work. This helps to fill a real need in the city for affordable transportation.
The percentage of adults in Algonac with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 15.97% of adults in Algonac have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Algonac in 2022 was $28,659, which is lower middle income relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $114,636 for a family of four. However, Algonac contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Algonac home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Algonac residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Algonac include German, Polish, English, Irish, and French.
The most common language spoken in Algonac is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Italian.
