2023 ACS Census Data · Population 28,908
Alpena County is a small county in Michigan with a population of 28,908. The median household income is $51,909, 20% below the national average. The poverty rate is 17.0%, median home value is $137,800, and 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 26% below the national average.
Population
28,908
2023 estimate
Rank #1507 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$51,909
Household
Rank #2566 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$137,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #2222 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
17.7%
Adults 25+
Rank #2320 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.6%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
8.2%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
19% below Michigan avg·20% below national avg
Poverty Rate
29% below Michigan avg·13% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
3% below Michigan avg·7% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$33,093
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
17.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
53.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
24% below Michigan avg·34% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
24% below Michigan avg·29% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
1% below Michigan avg·9% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
5% above Michigan avg·7% above national avg
Housing Units
15,674
Households
12,734
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,068
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
82.6%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
18 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
28% below Michigan avg·26% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above Michigan avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
17.2%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.7%
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