Census ACS · #841 μSA
Alpena Metro Area
The Alpena, Mi Micropolitan Statistical Area has 28,908 residents. The median household income is $51,909 and the median home value is $137,800.
28,908
Population
51
People / sq mi
$51,909
Median Income
$137,800
Median Home Value
The Alpena CBSA covers 572 sq mi of land at 50.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
Economy & Income
$51,909
Median Household Income
$33,093
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$137,800
Median Home Value
$660
Median Rent
79.4%
Homeownership
Education
93.1%
High School+
17.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.8%
Drive Alone
8.1%
Work From Home
17.6 min
Avg Commute
12.2%
Foreign Born
Alpena spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Alpena, Mi Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 28,908 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #841 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Alpena metro area is $51,909, with a per capita income of $33,093.
The Alpena, Mi CBSA spans the state of Michigan.
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Data for the Alpena, Mi CBSA (10980) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.