Alpena, MI Demographics

A map of Alpena's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	9,225	9,373	90.9%	91.9%
Multiracial	356	418	3.5%	4.1%
Hispanic	346	211	3.4%	2.1%
Black	216	57	2.1%	0.6%
Native American/Other	8	92	0.1%	0.9%
Asian	3	46	0.0%	0.5%

Alpena, Michigan has an estimated population of 10,154, a less than 1% change from the 10,197 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.9% White, 3.5% Multiracial, 3.4% Hispanic, 2.1% Black, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Alpena, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Alpena 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 Alpena, that probability was 15.3% in 2020 and 17.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Alpena is ranked the 100th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Alpena was ranked the 101st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Alpena's White Population

9,225 residents of Alpena, or 90.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Alpena is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Alpena ranks 194th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alpena's White population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Alpena's population has decreased from 91.9% to 90.9%.

Alpena is less White than neighboring Ossineke (98% White), Presque Isle Harbor (99.6% White), Lost Lake Woods (92.4% White), Hubbard Lake (95.9% White), and Posen (93.9% White).

Alpena's Black Population

216 residents of Alpena, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Alpena is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Alpena ranks 401st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alpena's Black population has grown by an estimated 278.9%. Black residents' share of Alpena's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.1%.

Alpena is more Black than neighboring Ossineke (0% Black), Presque Isle Harbor (0% Black), Lost Lake Woods (0% Black), Hubbard Lake (0% Black), and Posen (0% Black).

Alpena's Asian Population

3 residents of Alpena, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Alpena is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Alpena ranks 361st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alpena's Asian population has declined by an estimated 93.5%. Asian residents' share of Alpena's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Alpena's Hispanic Population

346 residents of Alpena, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Alpena is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Alpena ranks 548th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alpena's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 64.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Alpena's population has increased from 2.1% to 3.4%.

Alpena is more Hispanic than neighboring Ossineke (0% Hispanic), Presque Isle Harbor (0% Hispanic), and Hubbard Lake (1.6% Hispanic). Alpena is less Hispanic than neighboring Lost Lake Woods (3.7% Hispanic), and Posen (4.9% Hispanic).

Alpena's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Alpena, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Alpena is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Alpena ranks 281st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alpena's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 91.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Alpena's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.1%.

Alpena is more Native American/Other than neighboring Presque Isle Harbor (0% Native American/Other), and Posen (0% Native American/Other). Alpena is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ossineke (0.8% Native American/Other), Lost Lake Woods (1.7% Native American/Other), and Hubbard Lake (1.7% Native American/Other).

Alpena's Multiracial Population

356 residents of Alpena, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Alpena is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Alpena ranks 383rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alpena's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Alpena's population has decreased from 4.1% to 3.5%.

Alpena is more Multiracial than neighboring Ossineke (1.2% Multiracial), Presque Isle Harbor (0.4% Multiracial), Lost Lake Woods (2.2% Multiracial), Hubbard Lake (0.8% Multiracial), and Posen (1.2% 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.