Alcona County Demographics

A map of Alcona County's Population by Race

Alcona County, Michigan had a population of 10,167 in 2020. It was 94.4% White, 0.2% Black, 0.1% Asian, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Alcona County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Alcona County is the 75th most populous county of the 83 counties in Michigan.

Alcona County's White Population

9,593 residents of Alcona County identify as White, or 94.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Alcona County considerably larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Alcona County is ranked #3 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Alcona County is more White than neighboring Iosco County (92.1% White), Alpena County (93.4% White), Huron County (94% White), and Arenac County (92.8% White). Alcona County is less White than neighboring Presque Isle County (94.6% White).

Alcona County's Black Population

23 residents of Alcona County identify as Black, or 0.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Alcona County less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Alcona County is ranked #72 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Alcona County is less Black than neighboring Iosco County (0.6% Black), and Alpena County (0.3% Black).

Alcona County's Asian Population

14 residents of Alcona County identify as Asian, or 0.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Alcona County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Alcona County is ranked #80 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Alcona County is less Asian than neighboring Iosco County (0.6% Asian), Alpena County (0.4% Asian), Huron County (0.5% Asian), Presque Isle County (0.4% Asian), and Arenac County (0.3% Asian).

Alcona County's Hispanic Population

122 residents of Alcona County identify as Hispanic, or 1.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Alcona County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Alcona County is ranked #80 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Alcona County is less Hispanic than neighboring Iosco County (2.4% Hispanic), Alpena County (1.4% Hispanic), Huron County (2.7% Hispanic), and Arenac County (1.8% Hispanic).

Alcona County's Native American/Other Population

85 residents of Alcona County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Alcona County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Alcona County is ranked #41 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Alcona County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Iosco County (0.7% Native American/Other), Alpena County (0.7% Native American/Other), Huron County (0.4% Native American/Other), and Presque Isle County (0.7% Native American/Other). Alcona County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Arenac County (1% Native American/Other).

Alcona County's Multiracial Population

330 residents of Alcona County identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Alcona County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Alcona County is ranked #74 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Alcona County is more Multiracial than neighboring Huron County (2.3% Multiracial), and Presque Isle County (2.9% Multiracial). Alcona County is less Multiracial than neighboring Iosco County (3.5% Multiracial), Alpena County (3.7% Multiracial), and Arenac County (3.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.