Alcona County, Michigan Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Alcona County, Michigan, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Alcona County, Michigan. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Alcona County, Michigan. The estimated population of Alcona County, Michigan is 10,138 people, with a median age of 58.7.

We can look at the total population in Alcona County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,138
 -2.48% -2.64%
2020
10,396
+0.42%
-
2019
10,353
 -0.11% -
2018
10,364
 -0.47% -
2017
10,413
 - -

Population of Alcona County, Michigan by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
94.7%
96%
 -1.35%
Black/African American
0.6%
0.3%
 +100.00%
Native
0.4%
0.5%
 -20.00%
Hispanic
1.7%
1.4%
 +21.43%
Asian
0.3%
0.4%
 -25.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
1.2%
 +83.33%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Alcona County, Michigan by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 58.7 -0.34% 58.1 -0.34% 59.2 -0.5%
2020 58.9 +1.2% 58.3 +0.87% 59.5 +1.36%
2019 58.2 0% 57.8 -0.17% 58.7 +0.34%
2018 58.2 +0.52% 57.9 +0.17% 58.5 +0.86%
2017 57.9 - 57.8 - 58 -

The median age of Alcona County, Michigan gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 333 +3.78% 344 +9.11% 345 376
10 to 19 464 -16.92% 399 -15.12% 390 341
20 to 29 344 +13.85% 331 +2.7% 394 340
30 to 39 364 +5.78% 370 -2.63% 385 356
40 to 49 488 -16.76% 461 -0.29% 411 456
50 to 59 903 -12.71% 907 -17.66% 793 757
60 to 69 1,045 +8.11% 1,058 +4.5% 1,128 1,105
70+ 1,306 -1.81% 1,296 -0.86% 1,281 1,280

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Alcona County, Michigan is $46,187.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Alcona County.

  • Under 25
    $20,588.00
  • 25 to 44
    $60,543.00
  • 45 to 64
    $50,909.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,521.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Alcona County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Alcona County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Alcona County, Michigan is currently $59,757.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.17% of households in Alcona County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Alcona County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    24.03%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    30.82%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.73%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.16%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.20%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.90%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.17%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Alcona County is $28,615.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Alcona County by the total population of Alcona County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Alcona County, Michigan, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Alcona County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.84%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.39%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.39%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    53.66%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.72%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Alcona County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Alcona County over the age of 16 is 8,999.

Of those people, a total of 41.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Alcona County is 38.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 313 26.80% 29.80%
20 to 24 years 339 84.10% 16.10%
25 to 29 years 395 88.90% 9.10%
30 to 34 years 355 64.80% 9.10%
35 to 44 years 771 78.30% 3.00%
45 to 54 years 1,173 70.20% 6.10%
55 to 59 years 859 58.80% 9.10%
60 to 64 years 1,200 41.70% 1.40%
65 to 74 years 2,003 13.00% 6.90%
75 years and over 1,591 3.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Alcona County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 8,639 41.50% 7.10%
Black or African American 57 17.50% 100.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 37 59.50% 0.00%
Asian 28 92.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 4 0.00% 0.00%
Other 45 22.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 189 21.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 131 32.80% 20.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,578 41.50% 6.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Alcona County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Alcona County is 3,430, with median earnings of $30,441.00.

Women in Alcona County, Michigan earning approximately 71.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,430 $30,441.00
Male 1,783 $36,496.00
Female 1,647 $25,997.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 330 $52,500.00
Business and Financial 106 $47,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 27 $73,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 62 $58,056.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 32 $45,833.00
Community and Social Service 43 $29,464.00
Legal 17 $38,542.00
Educational and Library 133 $36,406.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 27 $6,771.00
Healthcare Practitioners 221 $54,044.00
Healthcare Support 149 $22,679.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 19 $24,063.00
Law Enforcement 75 $61,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 155 $13,281.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 196 $8,281.00
Personal Care and Service 42 $18,750.00
Sales 315 $24,663.00
Office and Administrative Support 453 $29,866.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 49 $25,250.00
Construction and Extraction 203 $20,375.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 237 $45,865.00
Production 356 $35,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 102 $26,111.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 201 $65,781.00 129 $29,688.00
Business and Financial 32 $61,667.00 74 $45,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 12 $120,000.00 15 $46,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 55 $59,028.00 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 13 $46,806.00 19 $42,813.00
Community and Social Service 5 $28,125.00 38 $37,500.00
Legal 7 $98,750.00 10 $14,500.00
Educational and Library 47 $63,194.00 86 $35,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 18 $7,250.00 9 $2,499.00
Healthcare Practitioners 40 $60,000.00 181 $49,861.00
Healthcare Support 17 $7,125.00 132 $25,263.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 15 $28,125.00 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 70 $63,333.00 5 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 28 $17,000.00 127 $11,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 118 $13,125.00 78 $4,219.00
Personal Care and Service 1 $0.00 41 $18,646.00
Sales 127 $48,250.00 188 $21,111.00
Office and Administrative Support 73 $51,563.00 380 $29,286.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 44 $24,167.00 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 195 $21,375.00 8 $10,833.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 218 $47,596.00 19 $21,750.00
Production 294 $36,591.00 62 $30,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 91 $25,139.00 11 $31,250.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,795 households in Alcona County, with an average household size of 2.09 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,972 families in Alcona County with an average family size of 2.57 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,467 202 303 1,823
Average Household Size 2.51 3.51 3.32 1.17
Total Families 2,467 202 303 0
Average Household Size 2.48 2.89 3.08 0

Poverty

Of the 2,972 families in Alcona County, 10.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Alcona County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 10,363 housing units in Alcona County, Michigan.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,795 46.27%
Vacant 5,568 53.73%

3.80% of the total 10,363 housing units in Alcona County are rental units. This is approximately 394 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,275 are occupied by the owner - or 41.25% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Alcona County is $698.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Alcona County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    126
  • Less than $500
    83
  • $500 to $999
    237
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    62
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    12
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Alcona County is $124,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Alcona County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    535
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,199
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    786
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    616
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    706
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    344
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    77
  • $1,000,000 or more
    12

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Alcona County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Alcona County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    831
  • 1940 to 1949
    670
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,461
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,404
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,185
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,240
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,377
  • 2000 to 2009
    933
  • 2010 to 2013
    229
  • 2014 or later
    33

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Alcona County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    163
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,642
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,153
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    837

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Alcona County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Alcona County that commute to work in a particular way.

27.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Alcona County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    225
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    314
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    443
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    348
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    346
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    213
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    468
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    150
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    85
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    279
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    105
  • 90 or more minutes
    119

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Alcona County, Michigan in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Alcona County, Michigan

We have data for 14 places in Alcona County, Michigan. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.