State
Land Area
1.6 sq mi
Density
180.3/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.38%
Growth Since 2010
2.80%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Alpena is a city located in South Dakota. With a 2020 population of 294, it is the 156th largest city in South Dakota and the 15393rd largest city in the United States. Alpena is currently growing at a rate of 1.38% annually and its population has increased by 2.80% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 286 in 2010. Spanning over 2 miles, Alpena has a population density of 180 people per square mile.
The average household income in Alpena is $93,255 with a poverty rate of 4.79%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $721 per month, and the median house value is $55,600. The median age in Alpena is 51.6 years, 47.3 years for males, and 54.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 100.6 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alpena was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 302 | 96.49% |
| Some Other Race | 6 | 1.92% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5 | 1.60% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 147 | 2.13 | 86.4 |
| Married | 76 | 2.59 | 97.4 |
| Non Family | 62 | 1.32 | 71 |
| Female | 8 | 3.75 | 100 |
| Male | 1 | 4 | 100 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35 | 14.64% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12 | 5.02% |
| High School Graduate | 92 | 38.49% |
| Some College | 46 | 19.25% |
| Associates Degree | 15 | 6.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 28 | 11.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 4.60% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 216 | 182 | 39 |
| Hispanic | 18 | 5 | |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | |
| Other Race | 2 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.06%.
94.30% of Alpena residents speak only English, while 5.70% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.70% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 276 | 11 | 3.99% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 4 | 12.50% |
4.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.55%
Male Poverty Rate
7.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alpena is Hispanic, with 12.50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alpena is White, with 3.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.29%.
55.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.7%
Male Marriage Rate
53.4%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27 | 11.34% |
18.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
72.7%
Labor Force Participation
72.7%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
92.97%
Native Born
7.03%
Foreign Born
6.71%
Non Citizen
92.97% of Alpena residents were born in the United States, with 61.98% having been born in South Dakota. 6.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 294 | 4 | 1.38% |
| 2019 | 290 | 4 | 1.40% |
| 2018 | 286 | 2 | 0.70% |
| 2017 | 284 | 4 | 1.43% |
| 2016 | 280 | -2 | -0.71% |
| 2015 | 282 | -3 | -1.05% |
| 2014 | 285 | -3 | -1.04% |
| 2013 | 288 | 3 | 1.05% |
| 2012 | 285 | -2 | -0.70% |
| 2011 | 287 | -4 | -1.37% |
| 2010 | 291 | 0.00% |