Alpena township is located in Alpena County Michigan. Alpena township has a 2024 population of 9,145. Alpena township is currently growing at a rate of 0.27% annually and its population has increased by 0.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,104 in 2020.
The average household income in Alpena township is $77,246 with a poverty rate of 19.16%. The median age in Alpena township is 49.2 years: 48.6 years for males, and 49.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alpena township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,348 | 91.7% |
| Two or more races | 562 | 6.17% |
| Asian | 119 | 1.31% |
| Black or African American | 51 | 0.56% |
| Other race | 24 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,983 | 2.25 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
| Married | 1,717 | 2.58 | 96.6 | 3.4 |
| Non Family | 1,504 | 1.24 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Female | 465 | 3.76 | 75.1 | 24.9 |
| Male | 297 | 3.01 | 94.3 | 5.7 |
2.69
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
86.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 229 | 3.33% |
| Associates Degree | 918 | 13.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,007 | 14.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 637 | 9.27% |
| High School Graduate | 2,369 | 34.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 114 | 1.66% |
| Some College | 1,596 | 23.23% |
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 | 6,431 | 6,119 | 1,526 |
| 2+ Races | 314 | 285 | 59 |
| Asian | 61 | 61 | 59 |
| Hispanic | 61 | 61 | 9 |
| Black | 47 | 45 | 0 |
| Other Race | 17 | 17 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 96.72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,321 | $68,056 | $40,100 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,496 | $63,972 | $75,333 |
| High School Graduate | $24,659 | $36,271 | $20,027 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,000 | $0 | $26,406 |
| Overall | $36,677 | $45,821 | $25,616 |
| Some College | $35,250 | $39,485 | $24,478 |
$36,677
Average Earnings
$45,821
Average Male
$25,616
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.73% of Alpena township residents speak only English, while 2.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,139 | 1,526 | 18.75% |
| Multiple | 533 | 127 | 23.83% |
| Black | 45 | 38 | 84.44% |
| Hispanic | 67 | 9 | 13.43% |
| Other | 24 | 7 | 29.17% |
19.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.1%
Male Poverty Rate
19.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alpena township is Black, with 84.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alpena township is Hispanic, with 13.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.64% |
| High School | 18.94% |
| Some College | 18.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 39.26% |
| Female Unemployed | 14.13% |
| Male Employed | 13.9% |
| Female Employed | 8.55% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,298 | $94,279 |
| Households | $51,539 | $77,246 |
| Married Families | $84,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,529 | $41,405 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.4%
Male Marriage Rate
47.9%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
851
Number of Veterans
839
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 403 |
| First Gulf War | 244 |
| Second Gulf War | 210 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 311 |
| 55 to 64 | 241 |
| 75+ | 197 |
| 35 to 54 | 87 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 831 | 12.16% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 6.27% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 27.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.4%
Labor Force Participation
49.9%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
86.63%
Born in Alpena township
97.81%
Native Born
2.19%
Foreign Born
0.88%
Non Citizen
1.31%
Naturalized
97.81% of Alpena township residents were born in the United States, with 86.63% having been born in Michigan. 0.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,270 | 25 | 0.27% |
| 2028 | 9,245 | 25 | 0.27% |
| 2027 | 9,220 | 25 | 0.27% |
| 2026 | 9,195 | 25 | 0.27% |
| 2025 | 9,170 | 25 | 0.27% |
| 2024 | 9,145 | 25 | 0.27% |
| 2023 | 9,120 | 25 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 9,095 | -25 | -0.27% |
| 2021 | 9,120 | 16 | 0.18% |
| 2020 | 9,104 | 364 | 4.16% |
| 2019 | 8,740 | -6 | -0.07% |
| 2018 | 8,746 | 5 | 0.06% |
| 2017 | 8,741 | -69 | -0.78% |
| 2016 | 8,810 | -8 | -0.09% |
| 2015 | 8,818 | -41 | -0.46% |
| 2014 | 8,859 | -13 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 8,872 | -62 | -0.69% |
| 2012 | 8,934 | -47 | -0.52% |
| 2011 | 8,981 | -38 | -0.42% |
| 2010 | 9,019 | 0 | 0% |