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The City of Alpena had a population of 10,154 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Alpena is located at latitude 45.0617 and longitude -83.4328 in Alpena County. The formal boundaries for the City of Alpena encompass a land area of 8.54 sq. miles and a water area of 0.69 sq. miles. Alpena County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Alpena has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,154 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,243 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 17 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $47,545 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,201 |
| Median Home Value | $118,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,610 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,360 (59.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,728 (30.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 522 (9.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 5,088 |
| Average Household Size | 1.93 |
| Family Households | 2,283 (44.9%) |
The table below compares Alpena to the other 745 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Michigan by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 100 | 87th |
| Population Density | # 268 | 64th |
| Median Household Income | # 608 | 18th |
| Per Capita Income | # 298 | 60th |
| Diversity Index | # 452 | 40th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Michigan Census Data Comparison Tool.
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