Alpena, MI Demographics

A map of Alpena's Population by Race

Alpena, Michigan had a population of 10,197 in 2020. It was 91.9% White, 0.6% Black, 0.5% Asian, 2.1% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Alpena, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 745 places in Michigan, Alpena is the 101st most populous. 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's White Population

9,373 residents of Alpena identify as White, or 91.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Alpena larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Alpena is ranked #191 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Alpena is less White than neighboring Ossineke (93.3% White), Presque Isle Harbor (96.4% White), Lost Lake Woods (93.5% White), Hubbard Lake (97.5% White), and Posen (96.7% White).

Alpena's Black Population

57 residents of Alpena identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Alpena less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Alpena is ranked #372 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Alpena is more Black than neighboring Ossineke (0.3% Black), Presque Isle Harbor (0.5% Black), Lost Lake Woods (0% Black), Hubbard Lake (0% Black), and Posen (0% Black).

Alpena's Asian Population

46 residents of Alpena identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Alpena roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Alpena is ranked #305 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Alpena is more Asian than neighboring Ossineke (0.4% Asian), Presque Isle Harbor (0% Asian), Lost Lake Woods (0% Asian), Hubbard Lake (0.1% Asian), and Posen (0% Asian).

Alpena's Hispanic Population

211 residents of Alpena identify as Hispanic, or 2.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Alpena roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Alpena is ranked #540 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Alpena is more Hispanic than neighboring Ossineke (1.4% Hispanic), Presque Isle Harbor (0.8% Hispanic), Hubbard Lake (0.4% Hispanic), and Posen (0.4% Hispanic). Alpena is less Hispanic than neighboring Lost Lake Woods (2.2% Hispanic).

Alpena's Native American/Other Population

92 residents of Alpena identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Alpena roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Alpena is ranked #254 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Alpena is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ossineke (0.6% Native American/Other), Presque Isle Harbor (0.3% Native American/Other), Lost Lake Woods (0.8% Native American/Other), Hubbard Lake (0.1% Native American/Other), and Posen (0.4% Native American/Other).

Alpena's Multiracial Population

418 residents of Alpena identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Alpena roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Alpena is ranked #368 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Alpena is more Multiracial than neighboring Ossineke (3.9% Multiracial), Presque Isle Harbor (2% Multiracial), Lost Lake Woods (3.5% Multiracial), Hubbard Lake (1.9% Multiracial), and Posen (2.6% Multiracial).

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