Alpena County, Michigan
County
Overview
- County Name
- Alpena County
- State
- Michigan
- FIPS Code
- 26007
- State FIPS
- 26
- County FIPS
- 007
Geography
- Land Area
- 571.90 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1123.03 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1694.93 sq mi
- Latitude
- 44.894954
- Longitude
- -83.426574
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 28,711
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 23,374
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 28,249 | 98.4% |
| Hispanic | 460 | 1.6% |
| White | 27,312 | 95.1% |
| Black | 291 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 16 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 40 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 23,065 | 98.7% |
| Hispanic | 313 | 1.3% |
| White | 22,387 | 95.8% |
| Black | 223 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 168 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 262 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 23 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 28,880
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $53,263
- Poverty Rate
- 17.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,086
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 26,743 | 92.6% |
| Black | 291 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 53 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 23,567
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 12,722 | 54.0% |
| Republican | 8,220 | 34.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,625 | 11.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 11,466 | 48.7% |
| Female | 12,101 | 51.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 20,134 | 85.4% |
| Hispanic | 303 | 1.3% |
| Black | 15 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 136 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 13,775
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 58.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 11,833 | 58.8% |
| Hispanic | 141 | 46.5% |
| Black | 9 | 60.0% |
| Asian | 67 | 49.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,530 | 57.0% |
| Female | 7,245 | 59.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 6,376 (29.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,977 (18.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 15,707
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $158,373
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $751
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.4%
- Public Transit
- 1.1%
- Work From Home
- 8.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.