Alpena County, Michigan
Alpena County: County in Michigan, United States
About
Alpena County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 29,598 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 28,238 inhabitants. Its county seat is Alpena. The county was created 185 years ago in 1839.
Quick Facts about Alpena County
| Population : | 28,238 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| Area : | 4390 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 66% |
| Land as percent of area : | 34% |
| Altitude : | 735 feet / 224 meters |
| Capital : | Alpena |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1840 |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 21:29:20 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.82% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Alpena County is located at 45°3'49"N 83°27'37"W (45.0635000, -83.4603900). It has 3 neighbors: Alcona County, Montmorency County and Huron.
Alpena County map
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The largest city of Alpena County is Alpena with a population of 8,696. Other cities include and Ossineke population 1,593. See all Alpena County cities & populated places.
Alpena County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Alpena County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Alpena | 8,696 | City in and county seat of Alpena County, Michigan, United States |
| Ashland | 2,775 | Township in Newaygo County, Michigan |
| Ossineke | 1,593 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Long Rapids | 978 | Civil township in Alpena County, Michigan |
- Official Website
Official website of Alpena County
Alpena County has 3 neighbours.
- Alcona County county in Michigan, United States
- Montmorency County county in Michigan, United States
- Huron city in and county seat of Beadle County, South Dakota, United States
- Alpena
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Alpena County decreased by 4.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 29,598 | - | census |
| 2011 | 29,340 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 29,166 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 28,957 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 28,882 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 28,722 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 28,663 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 28,428 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 28,384 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 28,405 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 28,238 | -0.59% | estimation process |
People born in Alpena County (1)
American basketball player Harvey Marlatt was born in Alpena County
Michigan Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | 1,740,623 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Oakland County | 1,253,459 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Macomb County | 870,791 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Detroit | 665,369 | The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area. |
| Kent County | 658,708 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Genesee County | 404,794 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Washtenaw County | 366,473 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Ottawa County | 294,635 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Ingham County | 290,609 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Kalamazoo County | 265,988 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Grand Rapids | 200,031 | The second most populous city in Michigan. |
| Livingston County | 192,335 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Saginaw County | 189,868 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Muskegon County | 173,883 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Saint Clair County | 159,293 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Jackson County | 156,920 | County in Michigan, United States |
