Alpena County's estimated 2026 population is 28,969 with a growth rate of 0.11% 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 -1.84% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White (93.32%)
Two or more races (4.9%)
Black or African American (0.86%)
Asian (0.49%)
Other race (0.36%)
Native American (0.06%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,978 | 93.32% |
| Two or more races | 1,417 | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 249 | 0.86% |
| Asian | 142 | 0.49% |
| Other race | 104 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.06% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $80,645 | - |
| Families | $68,385 | $86,538 |
| Households | $51,909 | $72,874 |
| Non Families | $32,185 | $48,859 |
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