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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Alpena

South Dakota · 282 residents · 1.631 sq mi
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Alpena has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,786. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $14,999. The poverty rate of 24.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

282
+6%vs 2000
vs 265 in 2000
1990 – 2025
173 / sq mi
+6%vs 2000
vs 162 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.7
−11%vs 2000
vs 41.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1842453063664271990201020202024Alpena
2024317
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,786
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,455 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,336
−24%vs 2000
vs $13,533 in 2000
US average: $14,340
24.8%
+10.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$14,999
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$189
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $375 in 2000
US average: $450
80.6%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.6% in 2000
19.4% rent
0.9
+8%vs 2000
vs 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(282)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.5%
+3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.2%
−12.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.7%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.1 min
+22%vs 2000
vs 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alpena, South Dakota?

Alpena, South Dakota has about 282 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Alpena, South Dakota earns about $16,786 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 $14,999, and the typical rent is about $189 a month.

How educated are people in Alpena, South Dakota?

About 5.5% 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 24.8% of people in Alpena, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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