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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 (miĀ²)
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, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

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%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Alpena County Marital Status

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