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Alpena

South Dakota · 215 residents (2025 est.) · 1.631 sq mi
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Alpena has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,667. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $51,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
317
+20%since 2000
from 265 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
194 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 162 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
−15%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:215 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1842453063664271990201020202024Alpena
2024317
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,667
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,455 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,093
+300%since 2000
from $13,533 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.562
+60%since 2010
from 0.351 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade42.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information1.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$925
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
21.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.8
−6%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(263)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64%(203)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino30.9%(98)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(16)
Diversity Score61.5%(195)
Diversity Score
61
+3177%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
−8%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 77.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.8%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
47.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
15.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2012
from 7.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
−64.6 ptssince 2013
from 72.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.7%
+17.4 ptssince 2017
from 80.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2016
from 89.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2016
from 10.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alpena, South Dakota?

Alpena, South Dakota has about 317 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alpena, South Dakota?

The typical household in Alpena, South Dakota earns about $66,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alpena, South Dakota expensive?

In Alpena, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $51,800, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Alpena, South Dakota?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Alpena, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alpena, South Dakota?

About 6.6% of people in Alpena, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alpena, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Alpena, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 35 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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