Alpena County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26007 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,880 | — | #1,508 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,950 | -28.2% | #2,537 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.8 years | +22.9% | #371 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $153,900 | -45.4% | #2,175 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $673 | -42.1% | #2,860 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.0% | +42.5% | #2,445 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Alpena County has a population of 28,880, making it the #1,508 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.8 years, which is 22.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Alpena County is $53,950, ranking #2,537 out of 3,222 counties — 28.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.0% and unemployment stands at 6.2%.
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The median home value in Alpena County is $153,900 (-45.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $673/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.0%.
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94.8% of residents in Alpena County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% above the national rate.
About Alpena County, Michigan
Alpena County, Michigan has a total population of 28,880, making it the 1,508th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Alpena County is 47.8 years, which is 22.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Alpena County is $53,950, which ranks #2,537 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 28.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2%.
The median home value in Alpena County is $153,900, 45.4% below the national median. Renters in Alpena County pay a median gross rent of $673 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Alpena County, 18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.1 min.
Alpena County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.7%).
All data for Alpena County, Michigan comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.