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Alpena

Arkansas · 392 residents · 1.333 sq mi
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Alpena has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $71,700. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
392
+6%since 2000
from 371 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
294 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 278 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.3
+16%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2893494104705301990201020202024Alpena
2024510
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,906 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,201
−9%since 2000
from $13,429 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance12.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$483
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.9%
−32.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
31.5% rent
Vacancy rate
25.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−9%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(352)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(9)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(365)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(6)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score5.6%(22)
Diversity Score
6
−17%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+24%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.9%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alpena, Arkansas?

Alpena, Arkansas has about 392 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alpena, Arkansas?

The typical household in Alpena, Arkansas earns about $35,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alpena, Arkansas expensive?

In Alpena, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $71,700, and the typical rent is about $483 a month.

How educated are people in Alpena, Arkansas?

About 0.6% of adults age 25 and over in Alpena, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alpena, Arkansas?

About 25.9% of people in Alpena, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alpena, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Alpena, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 80 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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