Alpena, MI

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    28,880
    US Senator
    Gary Peters
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Elissa Slotkin
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    47.8
    0.42% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    18%
    5.78% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $53,950
    3.93% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $153,900
    11.7% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    12,210
    2.01% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Alpena, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99.4% of the residents in Alpena, MI are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Alpena, MI are Alpena Community College (345 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Alpena, MI was $153,900, and the homeownership rate was 80%.

    Most people in Alpena, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Alpena, MI was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Alpena, MI is home to a population of 28.9k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.21% of Alpena, MI residents were born outside of the country (349 people).

    In 2024, there were 43.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (26.7k people) in Alpena, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 614 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 613 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.4%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.4% of Alpena, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Alpena, MI was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Alpena, MI
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      26.7k ± 298
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      614 ± 61
    3. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
      613 ± 273
    1.65%
    Hispanic Population
    477 people

    In 2024, there were 43.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (26.7k people) in Alpena, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 614 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 613 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    1.65% of the people in Alpena, MI are hispanic (477 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Alpena, MI as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Michigan.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      83,098 ± 7,048 people
    2. India
      80,532 ± 6,939 people
    3. Iraq
      55,181 ± 5,751 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 83,098 Michigan residents, followed by India with 80,532 and Iraq with 55,181.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.21%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    349 people
    1.28%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    369 people

    As of 2024, 1.21% of Alpena, MI residents (349 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Alpena, MI was 1.28%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      967 ± 136
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      498 ± 182
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      272 ± 86

    Alpena, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.94 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Alpena, MI.

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    Health

    94.8% of the population of Alpena, MI has health coverage, with 32.8% on employee plans, 26.9% on Medicaid, 18.3% on Medicare, 14.2% on non-group plans, and 2.75% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1,276 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,276 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1246 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,276 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

    Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,276 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,276 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.7% under 18 years, 16.6% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    5.16%
    Uninsured
    32.8%
    Employer Coverage
    26.9%
    Medicaid
    18.3%
    Medicare
    14.2%
    Non-Group
    2.75%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Alpena, MI grew by 0.616% from 5.13% to 5.16%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Alpena, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Alpena, MI employs 12.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Alpena, MI were Health Care & Social Assistance (2,266 people), Manufacturing (1,651 people), and Retail Trade (1,510 people), and the highest paying industries were Information ($79,375), Utilities ($76,250), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,156).

    Employment

    Occupations

    12.2k
    2024 Value
    ± 701
    2.01%
    1 Year growth
    ± 7.92%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Alpena, MI grew at a rate of 2.01%, from 12k employees to 12.2k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Alpena, MI, are Management Occupations (1,200 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,172 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,028 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Alpena, MI.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    12.2k
    2024 Value
    ± 701
    2.01%
    1 Year growth
    ± 7.92%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Alpena, MI grew at a rate of 2.01%, from 12k employees to 12.2k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Alpena, MI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,266 people), Manufacturing (1,651 people), and Retail Trade (1,510 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Alpena, MI, though some of these residents may live in Alpena, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $49,774
    Median earning men ± $3,065
    $27,710
    Median earning women ± $2,734

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($85,795), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,844), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($66,376).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($72,750), Manufacturing ($51,136), and Wholesale Trade ($48,750).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.16%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 69
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 67
      Construction
    3. 48
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $118k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $94.5k
      Manufacturing
    3. $59.2k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

    Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.3%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.788%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Michigan

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    Gary Peters
    Senator from Michigan2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Elissa Slotkin
    Senator from Michigan1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Alpena, MI awarded 345 degrees. The student population of Alpena, MI in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 705 male students and 876 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Alpena, MI are White (314 and 91%), American Indian or Alaska Native (10 and 2.9%), Hispanic or Latino (7 and 2.03%), and Unknown (5 and 1.45%).

    The largest universities in Alpena, MI by number of degrees awarded are Alpena Community College (345 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Alpena, MI are Lineworker (99 and 28.7%), Registered Nursing (43 and 12.5%), and General Business Administration & Management (23 and 6.67%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $7,590 for in-state students and $7,590 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 1,581 students enrolled in Alpena, MI, 44.6% men and 55.4% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,390 records, of which 55.8% were women and 44.2% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Lineworker
      44 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      43 degrees awarded
    3. General Business Administration & Management
      23 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Alpena, MI was Lineworker with 44 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Alpena, MI according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Alpena Community College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    345 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Alpena Community College with 345 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 192 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Alpena, MI, which is 1.25 times more than the 153 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 314 degrees mean that there were 31.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 10 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 4-year or above ($7,590) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($630) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,240) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Alpena, MI was $153,900 in 2024, which is 0.463 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $137,800 to $153,900, a 11.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Alpena, MI is 80%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Alpena, MI have an average commute time of 17.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Alpena, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $153,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$4,690
    $10,415
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$577

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Alpena, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Alpena, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    80%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 80% of the housing units in Alpena, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.4%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Alpena, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $53,950
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,679
    13k
    Number of Households
    ± 661

    In 2024, the median household income of the 13k households in Alpena, MI grew to $53,950 from the previous year's value of $51,909.

    The following chart displays the households in Alpena, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Alpena, MI is from Michigan.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in Michigan
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in Michigan

    In 2024, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (77.3%)
    2. Worked At Home (7.77%)
    3. Carpooled (7.15%)

    In 2024, 77.3% of workers in Alpena, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.77%) and those who carpooled to work (7.15%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    17.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Alpena, MI have a shorter commute time (17.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.95% of the workforce in Alpena, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Alpena, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Alpena, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Alpena, MI have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    18% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Alpena, MI (5.09k out of 28.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Alpena, MI is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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