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Alpena County

State:
Michigan
County Seat:
Alpena

Alpena County's estimated 2025 population is 29,046 with a growth rate of 0.25% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Alpena County is the 49th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 29,511 and has seen a growth of -1.58% since that time.

29,046
Total Population
51
Population Density (mi²)
49
Population Rank (State)
71 0.25%
Annual Population Growth

Alpena County Population

Alpena County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Alpena County includes 93.32% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White26,97893.32%
Two or more races1,4174.9%
Black or African American2490.86%
Asian1420.49%
Other race1040.36%
Native American180.06%

Alpena County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Alpena County's average per capita income is $36,520. Household income levels show a median of $51,909. The poverty rate stands at 16.98%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$80,645-
Families$68,385$86,538
Households$51,909$72,874
Non Families$32,185$48,859

$36,520

Average Income

$51,909

Median Household Income

16.98%

Poverty Rate