Alpha is a village located in Iron County Michigan. Alpha has a 2024 population of 124. Alpha is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 123 in 2020.
The average household income in Alpha is $42,778 with a poverty rate of 20.95%. The median age in Alpha is 58.9 years: 58.5 years for males, and 61.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alpha was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 192 | 91.43% |
| Native American | 13 | 6.19% |
| Two or more races | 5 | 2.38% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 122 | 1.72 | 85.2 | 14.8 |
| Non Family | 87 | 1.47 | 82.8 | 17.2 |
| Married | 23 | 2 | 91.3 | 8.7 |
| Male | 7 | 2.86 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 5 | 3.2 | 80 | 20 |
2.03
Average Family Size
1.72
Average Household Size
85.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 9.55% |
| Associates Degree | 12 | 6.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6 | 3.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 1.12% |
| High School Graduate | 107 | 60.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 3.93% |
| Some College | 27 | 15.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 161 | 145 | 7 |
| Native American | 13 | 7 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 2 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.06%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,750 | $28,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,938 | $46,071 | $25,938 |
| Some College | $46,250 | $48,750 | $0 |
$35,938
Average Earnings
$46,071
Average Male
$25,938
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.03% of Alpha residents speak only English, while 0.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 192 | 44 | 22.92% |
20.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.53%
Male Poverty Rate
31.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alpha is White, with 22.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alpha is White, with 22.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 33.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.67% |
| Some College | 10.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 11.11% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,250 | $68,537 |
| Households | $36,417 | $42,778 |
| Married Families | $61,964 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,583 | $28,864 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
19.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
20.7%
Male Marriage Rate
19.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
42
Number of Veterans
39
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 25 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42 | 22.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.5%
Labor Force Participation
46.5%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.95%
Born in Alpha
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Alpha residents were born in the United States, with 80.95% having been born in Michigan. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 125 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 125 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 125 | 1 | 0.81% |
| 2026 | 124 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 124 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 124 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 124 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 124 | 1 | 0.81% |
| 2021 | 123 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 123 | -11 | -8.21% |
| 2019 | 134 | -1 | -0.74% |
| 2018 | 135 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 135 | -1 | -0.74% |
| 2016 | 136 | -2 | -1.45% |
| 2015 | 138 | -1 | -0.72% |
| 2014 | 139 | -2 | -1.42% |
| 2013 | 141 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 141 | -3 | -2.08% |
| 2011 | 144 | -1 | -0.69% |
| 2010 | 145 | 0 | 0% |