Alpena is a city located in Alpena County Michigan. Alpena has a 2024 population of 10,107. It is also the county seat of Alpena County. Alpena is currently declining at a rate of -0.23% annually and its population has decreased by -0.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,197 in 2020.
The average household income in Alpena is $61,653 with a poverty rate of 20.93%. The median age in Alpena is 44.7 years: 40 years for males, and 49.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alpena was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,598 | 94.1% |
| Two or more races | 411 | 4.03% |
| Black or African American | 156 | 1.53% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,903 | 2.01 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
| Non Family | 2,579 | 1.19 | 50.6 | 49.4 |
| Married | 1,636 | 2.82 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Female | 472 | 3.02 | 46.2 | 53.8 |
| Male | 216 | 3.4 | 63 | 37 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.01
Average Household Size
63.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 478 | 6.25% |
| Associates Degree | 1,313 | 17.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 590 | 7.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 444 | 5.81% |
| High School Graduate | 2,703 | 35.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 143 | 1.87% |
| Some College | 1,971 | 25.79% |
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 | 7,218 | 6,686 | 1,002 |
| 2+ Races | 272 | 223 | 27 |
| Hispanic | 208 | 147 | 16 |
| Black | 62 | 53 | 1 |
| Native American | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,921 | $61,711 | $49,583 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,551 | $86,932 | $62,036 |
| High School Graduate | $23,017 | $27,083 | $16,453 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,911 | $14,018 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,881 | $38,142 | $26,727 |
| Some College | $33,664 | $44,531 | $27,768 |
$31,881
Average Earnings
$38,142
Average Male
$26,727
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.93% of Alpena residents speak only English, while 3.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,264 | 1,823 | 19.68% |
| Multiple | 392 | 169 | 43.11% |
| Hispanic | 353 | 136 | 38.53% |
| Black | 105 | 29 | 27.62% |
| Native | 32 | 20 | 62.5% |
20.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.99%
Male Poverty Rate
22.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alpena is Native, with 62.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alpena is White, with 19.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.93% |
| High School | 21.23% |
| Some College | 16.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 36.64% |
| Male Unemployed | 24% |
| Female Employed | 9.95% |
| Male Employed | 8.57% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,952 | $66,801 |
| Households | $43,613 | $61,653 |
| Married Families | $68,047 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,122 | $55,436 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.5%
Male Marriage Rate
39.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
721
Number of Veterans
674
Male Veterans
47
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 329 |
| Second Gulf War | 159 |
| First Gulf War | 121 |
| World War II | 41 |
| Korea | 39 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 225 |
| 65 to 74 | 200 |
| 55 to 64 | 153 |
| 35 to 54 | 90 |
| 18 to 34 | 53 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 712 | 9.03% |
| Native American | 7 | 25% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 2.13% |
| Black | 2 | 1.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.6%
Labor Force Participation
51.3%
Employment Rate
8.9%
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
85.1%
Born in Alpena
98.98%
Native Born
1.02%
Foreign Born
0.75%
Non Citizen
0.27%
Naturalized
98.98% of Alpena residents were born in the United States, with 85.1% having been born in Michigan. 0.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,995 | -23 | -0.23% |
| 2028 | 10,018 | -22 | -0.22% |
| 2027 | 10,040 | -22 | -0.22% |
| 2026 | 10,062 | -23 | -0.23% |
| 2025 | 10,085 | -22 | -0.22% |
| 2024 | 10,107 | -23 | -0.23% |
| 2023 | 10,130 | -9 | -0.09% |
| 2022 | 10,139 | -63 | -0.62% |
| 2021 | 10,202 | 5 | 0.05% |
| 2020 | 10,197 | 247 | 2.48% |
| 2019 | 9,950 | -35 | -0.35% |
| 2018 | 9,985 | -25 | -0.25% |
| 2017 | 10,010 | -94 | -0.93% |
| 2016 | 10,104 | -43 | -0.42% |
| 2015 | 10,147 | -68 | -0.67% |
| 2014 | 10,215 | -36 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 10,251 | -81 | -0.78% |
| 2012 | 10,332 | -72 | -0.69% |
| 2011 | 10,404 | -69 | -0.66% |
| 2010 | 10,473 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,304 | -50 | -0.44% |
| 1990 | 11,354 | -860 | -7.04% |
| 1980 | 12,214 | -1,591 | -11.52% |
| 1970 | 13,805 | -877 | -5.97% |
| 1960 | 14,682 | 1,547 | 11.78% |
| 1950 | 13,135 | 327 | 2.55% |
| 1940 | 12,808 | 642 | 5.28% |
| 1930 | 12,166 | 1,065 | 9.59% |
| 1920 | 11,101 | -1,605 | -12.63% |
| 1910 | 12,706 | 904 | 7.66% |
| 1900 | 11,802 | 519 | 4.6% |
| 1890 | 11,283 | 5,130 | 83.37% |
| 1880 | 6,153 | -3,842 | -38.44% |