Alcona County, MI Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Alcona County?
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There are 12,883 residents in Alcona County, with a median age of 59.4. Of this, 50.65% are males and 49.35% are females. US-born citizens make up 97.6% of the resident pool in Alcona County, while non-US-born citizens account for 1.87%. Additionally, 0.53% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 11,612 people in Alcona County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 11,612 people in Alcona County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 12,883 | 0.7% |
| Male Population | 6,525 | 1.2% |
| Female Population | 6,358 | 0.2% |
Male population 50.65%
Female population 49.35%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 59.4 | 4.4% |
| Citizen US Born | 12,574 | 0.6% |
| Citizen not US Born | 241 | 2.5% |
| Not Citizen | 68 | 23.6% |
Citizen US Born 97.6%
Citizen not US Born 1.87%
Not Citizen 0.53%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 13 | 18.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 371 | -11.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 616 | 9.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 181 | 53.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 11,612 | 0.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.1%
Moved from Same County 2.9%
Moved from Same State 4.82%
Moved from Different State 1.41%
Same House as Last Year 90.77%
What are the employment statistics in Alcona County?
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White-collar workers make up 68.17% of the working population in Alcona County, while blue-collar employees account for 31.83%. There are also 524 entrepreneurs in Alcona County (11.96% of the workforce); 2,879 workers employed in private companies (65.69%); and 569 people working in governmental institutions (12.98%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 2,988 | 2.1% |
| Blue Collar | 1,395 | 7.9% |
White Collar 68.17%
Blue Collar 31.83%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 524 | 12.0% |
| Private Companies | 2,879 | 2.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 569 | 3.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 411 | 2.2% |
Self Employees 11.96%
Private Companies 65.69%
Governmental Workers 12.98%
Not for Profit Companies 9.38%
How many households are there in Alcona County?
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There are a total of 5,977 households in Alcona County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 62.94% of these Alcona County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 37.06%. Additionally, 16.48% of households have children and 83.52% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 5,977 | 1.0% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | 0.0% |
| Family Households | 3,762 | -0.5% |
| Non-family Households | 2,215 | 3.5% |
Family Households 62.94%
Non-family Households 37.06%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 985 | -2.0% |
| Households without Children | 4,992 | 1.6% |
Households with Children 16.48%
Households without Children 83.52%
What are the median and average incomes in Alcona County?
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The average annual household income in Alcona County is $61,852, while the median household income sits at $51,250 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $66,250, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $59,844. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $36,964 and $47,361, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $61,852 | 8.0% |
| Median Household Income | $51,250 | 15.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,952 | 3.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 10,731 | 0.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Alcona County?
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There are 12,617 housing units in Alcona County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1975. Of the 5,977 occupied housing units in Alcona County, 89.61% are owner-occupied, while 10.39% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 46.62% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $145,800. In general, housing costs reach $698 per month in Alcona County.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 46.62% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $145,800. In general, housing costs reach $698 per month in Alcona County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 12,617 | -0.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1975 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 981 | -1.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 809 | 1.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,897 | 3.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,685 | -2.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,653 | -3.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,472 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,470 | -5.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,234 | 0.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 372 | 48.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 44 | 33.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,977 | 1.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 5,356 | 1.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 621 | -0.8% |
Owner Occupied 89.61%
Renter Occupied 10.39%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,497 | 0.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,859 | 1.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $145,800 | 19.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $150,000 | 19.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $698 | 9.4% |
With Mortgage 46.62%
Without Mortgage 53.38%
What is the level of education in Alcona County?
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Approximately 44.29% of the population in Alcona County holds a high school degree (that's 5,282 residents), while 29.09% have attained a college certificate (3,469 locals) and 10.21% have a bachelor's degree (1,217 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 224 | -12.2% |
| Some High School | 5,282 | 2.2% |
| Some College | 3,469 | -0.3% |
| Associate Degree | 1,049 | 4.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,217 | 3.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 684 | 4.9% |
No High School 1.88%
Some High School 44.29%
Some College 29.09%
Associate Degree 8.8%
Bachelor's Degree 10.21%
Graduate Degree 5.74%
What is the marital status of Alcona County residents?
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A total of 2,161 people in Alcona County have never been married (which represents 18.85% of the total population), while 6,687 of them are wedded (58.34%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 89 (0.78%) and 1,510 (13.17%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 2,161 | 3.0% |
| Married | 6,687 | 1.0% |
| Separated | 89 | -21.9% |
| Widowed | 1,016 | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 1,510 | -2.8% |
Never Married 18.85%
Married 58.34%
Separated 0.78%
Widowed 8.86%
Divorced 13.17%
What are the most common means of transportation in Alcona County?
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| Car | 3,780 | 3.3% |
| Walk | 104 | 6.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Alcona County by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48705 | 423 | 213 | $47,917.00 | $49,837.00 |
| 48721 | 420 | 210 | $56,000.00 | $62,606.00 |
| 48728 | 302 | 165 | $44,821.00 | $59,921.00 |
| 48737 | 1,214 | 603 | $33,835.00 | $47,060.00 |
| 48738 | 1,036 | 530 | $59,028.00 | $67,000.00 |
| 48740 | 2,457 | 1,078 | $51,695.00 | $68,034.00 |
| 48742 | 1,611 | 756 | $51,250.00 | $66,318.00 |
| 48745 | 1,416 | 610 | $41,667.00 | $54,613.00 |
| 48761 | 867 | 445 | $42,480.00 | $52,334.00 |
| 48762 | 1,069 | 499 | $62,563.00 | $73,054.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.