Alpena County, Michigan

Total Population: 28,908

County Seat: Alpena

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Median Home Value

$137,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$51,909

Across all households

Median Age

47.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

17.7%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)93.0%
Two or More Races3.7%
Hispanic or Latino1.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

18.8%

65 Years and Over

24.5%

Male

49.9%

Female

50.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.3%

No Health Insurance

5.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$51,909

Mean Household Income

$72,874

Per Capita Income

$33,093

Unemployment Rate (16+)

7.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

72.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

17.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$137,800

Median Rent

$660/mo

Total Housing Units

15,674

Owner-Occupied

79.4%

Renter-Occupied

20.6%

Vacancy Rate

18.8%

Married Couple Households

44.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.4%

Average Household Size

2.23

Broadband Internet Access

82.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

2.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 26007.