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Alpena

Arkansas · 374 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 $38,214. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $71,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
374
+1%since 2000
from 371 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
281 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 278 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+18%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2893494104705301990201020202024Alpena
2024510
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,214
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,906 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,718
+10%since 2000
from $13,429 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10%
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing16.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$469
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
27.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(310)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(18)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other11.2%(42)
Diversity Score36.3%(136)
Diversity Score
36
+439%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+34%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.8%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−72.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alpena, Arkansas?

Alpena, Arkansas has about 374 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alpena, Arkansas?

The typical household in Alpena, Arkansas earns about $38,214 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 $71,400, and the typical rent is about $469 a month.

How educated are people in Alpena, Arkansas?

About 10.4% 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 16.9% 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 62 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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