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 $65,374 with a poverty rate of 19.23%. The median age in Alpena is 45.2 years: 41.4 years for males, and 50.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alpena was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,424 | 92.59% |
| Two or more races | 549 | 5.39% |
| Black or African American | 191 | 1.88% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.11% |
| 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 | 4,856 | 2.02 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Non Family | 2,533 | 1.16 | 50.1 | 49.9 |
| Married | 1,632 | 2.91 | 91.4 | 8.6 |
| Female | 491 | 3.04 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Male | 200 | 3.28 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.02
Average Household Size
65.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 434 | 5.63% |
| Associates Degree | 1,368 | 17.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 710 | 9.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 460 | 5.97% |
| High School Graduate | 2,793 | 36.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 112 | 1.45% |
| Some College | 1,833 | 23.77% |
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 | 7,172 | 6,738 | 1,124 |
| 2+ Races | 400 | 318 | 39 |
| Hispanic | 225 | 174 | 21 |
| Black | 85 | 74 | 0 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 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 15.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,917 | $55,815 | $29,722 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,000 | $107,782 | $63,581 |
| High School Graduate | $26,769 | $37,734 | $19,239 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,589 | $13,589 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,242 | $45,233 | $25,431 |
| Some College | $35,693 | $50,227 | $27,591 |
$34,242
Average Earnings
$45,233
Average Male
$25,431
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.49% of Alpena residents speak only English, while 2.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,141 | 1,681 | 18.39% |
| Multiple | 524 | 151 | 28.82% |
| Hispanic | 348 | 100 | 28.74% |
| Black | 164 | 55 | 33.54% |
| Native | 11 | 11 | 100% |
19.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.11%
Male Poverty Rate
21.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alpena is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alpena is White, with 18.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.96% |
| High School | 18.66% |
| Some College | 17.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 22.4% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.48% |
| Female Employed | 11.57% |
| Male Employed | 8.36% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,194 | $75,524 |
| Households | $47,604 | $65,374 |
| Married Families | $76,923 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,353 | $54,050 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.9%
Male Marriage Rate
37.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
641
Number of Veterans
618
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 309 |
| Second Gulf War | 100 |
| Korea | 61 |
| First Gulf War | 56 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 219 |
| 65 to 74 | 167 |
| 55 to 64 | 135 |
| 35 to 54 | 71 |
| 18 to 34 | 49 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 628 | 8.06% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 2.01% |
| Black | 4 | 3.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.7%
Labor Force Participation
50.5%
Employment Rate
8.8%
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
83.48%
Born in Alpena
99.25%
Native Born
0.75%
Foreign Born
0.59%
Non Citizen
0.16%
Naturalized
99.25% of Alpena residents were born in the United States, with 83.48% having been born in Michigan. 0.59% 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% |