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Alpha

Michigan · 124 residents (2025 est.) · 0.942 sq mi
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Alpha has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,115. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $34,100. With a median age of 58.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 46% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
215
+9%since 2000
from 198 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
228 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 210 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.7
+51%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:124 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
601041491932371990201020202024Alpha
2024215
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,115
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,932
+115%since 2000
from $12,084 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.345
+9%since 2010
from 0.315 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information46%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade23%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$34,100
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
12.2% rent
Vacancy rate
22.3%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
−71.4 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.9
−39%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(197)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(205)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(10)
Diversity Score11.1%(24)
Diversity Score
11
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+16%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.0%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.0%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
9.0%
−70.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
Female
57.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.9%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2012
from 33.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.7%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
62.6%
+36.2 ptssince 2017
from 26.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alpha, Michigan?

Alpha, Michigan has about 215 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alpha, Michigan?

The typical household in Alpha, Michigan earns about $39,115 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alpha, Michigan expensive?

In Alpha, Michigan, the median home is worth about $34,100.

How educated are people in Alpha, Michigan?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Alpha, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alpha, Michigan?

About 21.4% of people in Alpha, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alpha, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Alpha, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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