Alpha, MI Demographics

A map of Alpha's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	205	113	95.3%	89.7%
Native American/Other	6	1	2.8%	0.8%
Multiracial	4	2	1.9%	1.6%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	1.6%
Hispanic	0	8	0.0%	6.3%

Alpha, Michigan has an estimated population of 215, a dramatic increase from the 126 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.3% White, 2.8% Native American/Other, 1.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Alpha, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Alpha has become considerably less 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 Alpha, that probability was 19.1% in 2020 and 9.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Alpha is ranked the 672nd 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). Alpha was ranked the 726th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Alpha's White Population

205 residents of Alpha, or 95.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Alpha is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Alpha ranks 361st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alpha's White population has grown by an estimated 81.4%. White residents' share of Alpha's population has increased from 89.7% to 95.3%.

Alpha is more White than neighboring Crystal Falls (89.9% White), Florence (85.7% White), Gaastra (86.5% White), and Caspian (80.5% White). Alpha is less White than neighboring Amasa (96% White).

Alpha's Black Population

0 residents of Alpha, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Alpha is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Alpha ranks 609th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alpha's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Alpha's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Alpha is less Black than neighboring Crystal Falls (1.3% Black), Florence (1.8% Black), Gaastra (5.7% Black), and Caspian (0.2% Black).

Alpha's Asian Population

0 residents of Alpha, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Alpha is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Alpha ranks 112th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alpha's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Alpha's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Alpha is less Asian than neighboring Crystal Falls (0.2% Asian), Gaastra (2% Asian), and Caspian (1% Asian).

Alpha's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Alpha, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Alpha is lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Alpha ranks 112th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alpha's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Alpha's population has decreased from 6.3% to 0.0%.

Alpha is less Hispanic than neighboring Crystal Falls (1.4% Hispanic), Florence (1.8% Hispanic), Amasa (2% Hispanic), and Gaastra (3% Hispanic).

Alpha's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Alpha, or 2.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Alpha is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Alpha ranks 336th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alpha's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 500.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Alpha's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.8%.

Alpha is more Native American/Other than neighboring Crystal Falls (0.8% Native American/Other), Amasa (0% Native American/Other), and Gaastra (2% Native American/Other). Alpha is less Native American/Other than neighboring Florence (10.5% Native American/Other), and Caspian (3.3% Native American/Other).

Alpha's Multiracial Population

4 residents of Alpha, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Alpha is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Alpha ranks 714th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alpha's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Alpha's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Alpha is more Multiracial than neighboring Florence (0.2% Multiracial), and Gaastra (0.7% Multiracial). Alpha is less Multiracial than neighboring Crystal Falls (6.4% Multiracial), Amasa (2% Multiracial), and Caspian (15% 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.