Alcona County Demographics

A map of Alcona County's Population by Race

Alcona County, Michigan has an estimated population of 10,397, a slight increase from the 10,167 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.1% White, 3.4% Multiracial, 1.7% Hispanic, 0.7% Black, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Alcona County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Alcona has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Alcona County, that probability was 10.8% in 2020 and 13.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Alcona County is ranked the 75th most populous county in Michigan, out of 83 counties. Alcona County was ranked the 75th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Alcona County's White Population

9,676 residents of Alcona County, or 93.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Alcona County is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Alcona County ranks 3rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 83 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Alcona County's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Alcona County's population has decreased from 94.4% to 93.1%.

Alcona County is more White than neighboring Iosco County (91.3% White), Alpena County (92.4% White), and Arenac County (93% White). Alcona County is less White than neighboring Huron County (93.3% White), and Presque Isle County (94.2% White).

Alcona County's Black Population

68 residents of Alcona County, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Alcona County is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Alcona County ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 83 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Alcona County's Black population has grown by an estimated 195.7%. Black residents' share of Alcona County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Alcona County is more Black than neighboring Huron County (0.3% Black), and Presque Isle County (0.2% Black). Alcona County is less Black than neighboring Iosco County (0.9% Black), and Alpena County (1% Black).

Alcona County's Asian Population

52 residents of Alcona County, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Alcona County is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Alcona County ranks 80th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 83 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Alcona County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 271.4%. Asian residents' share of Alcona County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Alcona County is more Asian than neighboring Alpena County (0.2% Asian), Presque Isle County (0.2% Asian), and Arenac County (0.1% Asian). Alcona County is less Asian than neighboring Iosco County (0.8% Asian), and Huron County (0.6% Asian).

Alcona County's Hispanic Population

176 residents of Alcona County, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Alcona County is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Alcona County ranks 80th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 83 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Alcona County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 44.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Alcona County's population has increased from 1.2% to 1.7%.

Alcona County is more Hispanic than neighboring Presque Isle County (1.6% Hispanic). Alcona County is less Hispanic than neighboring Iosco County (2.8% Hispanic), Huron County (2.8% Hispanic), and Arenac County (2.2% Hispanic).

Alcona County's Native American/Other Population

75 residents of Alcona County, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Alcona County is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Alcona County ranks 41st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 83 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Alcona County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 11.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Alcona County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Alcona County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Iosco County (0.6% Native American/Other), Alpena County (0.5% Native American/Other), Presque Isle County (0.3% Native American/Other), and Arenac County (0.5% Native American/Other).

Alcona County's Multiracial Population

350 residents of Alcona County, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Alcona County is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Alcona County ranks 74th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 83 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Alcona County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Alcona County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Alcona County is more Multiracial than neighboring Huron County (2.3% Multiracial). Alcona County is less Multiracial than neighboring Iosco County (3.7% Multiracial), Alpena County (4.2% Multiracial), and Arenac County (3.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.