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Alcona County

Michigan · 10,167 residents · 674.655 sq mi
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Alcona County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,341. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $118,700. With a median age of 58.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,167
−13%since 2000
from 11,719 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
15 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 17 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.2
+19%since 2000
from 49.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K11K11K12K1990201020202024Alcona County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,341
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,362 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,171
+54%since 2000
from $17,653 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$643
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
11.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+1%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(11,419)
Black0.2%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(81)
Asian0.2%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(300)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(9,593)
Black0.2%(23)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(122)
Asian0.1%(14)
Other2.2%(220)
Diversity Score9.2%(940)
Segregation Score11.8%(1,196)
Diversity Score
9
+261%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
12
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+48%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 15.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 42.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alcona County, Michigan?

Alcona County, Michigan has about 10,167 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alcona County, Michigan?

The typical household in Alcona County, Michigan earns about $43,341 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alcona County, Michigan expensive?

In Alcona County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $118,700, and the typical rent is about $643 a month.

How educated are people in Alcona County, Michigan?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Alcona County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alcona County, Michigan?

About 16.3% of people in Alcona County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alcona County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Alcona County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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