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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Alpena County

Michigan · 28,907 residents · 571.899 sq mi
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Alpena County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,603. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $104,900. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,907
−8%since 2000
from 31,314 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
51 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 55 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.1
+19%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K29K30K31K32K1990201020202024Alpena County
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,603
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,177 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,989
+48%since 2000
from $17,566 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,900
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$580
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
21.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+7%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(30,626)
Black0.2%(73)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(181)
Asian0.3%(102)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(892)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(27,006)
Black0.3%(99)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(417)
Asian0.4%(112)
Other2.3%(661)
Diversity Score11%(3,188)
Segregation Score15%(4,323)
Diversity Score
11
+287%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
15
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+44%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.6%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alpena County, Michigan?

Alpena County, Michigan has about 28,907 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Alpena County, Michigan earns about $42,603 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alpena County, Michigan expensive?

In Alpena County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $104,900, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in Alpena County, Michigan?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Alpena County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alpena County, Michigan?

About 14.4% of people in Alpena County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alpena County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Alpena County, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,698 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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