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Alpena, MI
City in Alpena County, Michigan.
Population
10,154
Land area
8.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,243
ZIP codes
0
Alpena and its ZIP codes
Alpena at a glance
- Alpena is about 7 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 100th among 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- The median household income is $47,545, 35% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $118,700 (49% below Michigan) and median rent is $625 a month.
Local data for Alpena, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alpena, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,545
Poverty rate
21.2%
Median home value
$118,700
Median rent
$625/mo
Homeownership
66.0%
Bachelor's or higher
16.2%
Median age
46.0
Average commute
11.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,270), Polish Americans (2,005), Irish Americans (1,204).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alpena County. PPP loans are for Alpena.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,577
12,115 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,180
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$268M
FY 2026, $9,260 per person
How people get to work
Alpena, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.0%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit2.4%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.3%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 11.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alpena, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
193
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
47
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 13°F
31.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alpena, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
19.1%
U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Alpena
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OssinekeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.7 |
| Presque Isle HarborCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 6.4 |
| PosenVillage | 18 mi | 1 |
| Lost Lake WoodsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5 |
| Hubbard LakeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 8.7 |
| HillmanVillage | 23 mi | 1.7 |
| LincolnVillage | 27 mi | 0.8 |
| HarrisvilleCity | 30 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alpena, MI in?
- Alpena is in Alpena County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Alpena, MI?
- About 10,154 people live in Alpena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alpena?
- Nearby places include Ossineke (11 mi), Presque Isle Harbor (18 mi), Posen (18 mi), Lost Lake Woods (19 mi), Hubbard Lake (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023