Alpena County's estimated 2026 population is 28,823 with a growth rate of -0.1% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Alpena County is the 50th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 29,511 and has seen a growth of -2.33% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.8 years
Female: 49.1 years
Male: 45.6 years
There are 23,547 adults, (7,265 of whom are seniors) in Alpena County.
Female: 14,468 (50.1%)
Male: 14,412 (49.9%)
The racial composition of Alpena County includes 92.6% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,743 | 92.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,600 | 5.54% |
| Black or African American | 291 | 1.01% |
| Other race | 168 | 0.58% |
| Asian | 53 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.09% |
Alpena County's average per capita income is $40,072. Household income levels show a median of $53,950. The poverty rate stands at 17.96%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $80,978 | - |
| Families | $68,834 | $87,846 |
| Households | $53,950 | $74,418 |
| Non Families | $33,630 | $52,397 |
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