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Alpha

Michigan · 126 residents · 0.942 sq mi
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Alpha has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,458. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 72 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $28,500. With a median age of 57.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 47% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
126
−36%since 2000
from 198 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
134 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 210 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.5
+47%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
601041491932371990201020202024Alpha
2024215
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,458
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,134
+58%since 2000
from $12,084 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$28,500
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
12.5% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−36%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(113)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(8)
Asian1.6%(2)
Other1%(1)
Diversity Score21.2%(27)
Diversity Score
21
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+37%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.7%
−66.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
Female
57.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alpha, Michigan?

Alpha, Michigan has about 126 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alpha, Michigan?

The typical household in Alpha, Michigan earns about $31,458 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 $28,500, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Alpha, Michigan?

About 10.9% 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 20.3% 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 95 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

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