Alpena, Michigan
Alpena: city in and county seat of Alpena County, Michigan, United States
About
Alpena is a city located in the county of Alpena in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,060. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,696 inhabitants.
The city was created 186 years ago in 1839.
Quick Facts about Alpena
| Population | 8,696 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| County | Alpena County |
| Postal code | 49707 |
| Phone Area Codes | 989 |
| Area | 23910000 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.0617,-83.4328 |
| Altitude | 591 feet / 180 meters |
| Capital city | Alpena is capital of Alpena County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1840 (186 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 17:48:13 (10th April 2026) |
| Population growth | -4.19% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 43℉ Light Snow 7-days weather |
Geography
Alpena is located at 45°3'42"N 83°25'58"W (45.0616800, -83.4327500).
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Weather
Snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 11am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance o...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Alpena decreased by 4.19% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,060 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,982 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,935 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,871 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,858 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,817 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,808 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,742 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,735 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,747 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,696 | -0.59% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Alpena
1Bay View Park
208 N 1st Ave, Alpena, MI 49707, United States View details
Phone: +19893541780 | Website available
2Alpena Wildlife Sanctuary
Alpena, MI 49707, United States View details
Website available
3Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center
500 W Fletcher St, Alpena, MI 49707, United States View details
Phone: +19893568805 | Website available
4Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan
491 Johnson St, Alpena, MI 49707, United States View details
Phone: +19893562202 | Website available
5Arzo Sports & Fun Park
2516 Bloom Rd, Alpena, MI 49707, United States View details
Phone: +19893581111 | Website available
People born in Alpena (28)
People born in Alpena, including steel worker and assassin of U.S. President William McKinley Leon Czolgosz, politician William Comstock, politician Frank D. Scott, .
More notable people
- Michael Bailey Smith (American actor) he was born in 02/11/1957
- Stanley Grenz (American theologian) he was born in 07/01/1950
- William Scagel (Influential custom knifemaker of the 20th century) he was born in 12/02/1873
- Kevin Young (American baseball player) he was born in 16/06/1969
- Andy Neumann (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1960
- Archie Weston (American football player (1895-1981)) he was born in 09/06/1895
- Blaise Ilsley (American baseball player) he was born in 09/04/1964
- Bob Butler (American football player (1891-1959)) he was born in 04/04/1891
- Dan Rohn (American baseball player) he was born in 10/01/1956
- Donald B. Duncan (United States admiral) he was born in 01/09/1896
- Mark Smolinski (American football player) he was born in 09/05/1939
- K. J. Stevens (American writer) he was born in 04/06/1973
- Kenneth Joseph Povish (Catholic bishop) he was born in 19/04/1924
- Mark Behning (American football player and coach) he was born in 26/09/1961
- Matthew Gillard (American politician) he was born in 09/03/1973
- Robert L. Emerson (American politician) he was born in 23/03/1948
- Bill Carr (American football coach) he was born in 26/03/1917
- Lloyd R. Leavitt, Jr. (American Air Force lieutenant general) he was born in 18/11/1928
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Alpena, MI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 168607 | Alpena Community College | Alpena (MI) | 49707 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Alpena, MI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALM | Alpena, MI | 2060 Michigan Highway 32 West | BUS |
| TWC | Tawas City, MI | 1020 West Lake Street | BUS |
| CHB | Cheboygan, MI | 309 East State Street | BUS |
| ALA | Alanson, MI | 7640 Burr Avenue | BUS |
| PST | Pellston, Michigan | 110 North US Highway 131 | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Alpena.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Alpena Post Office | Alpena (MI) | 49707 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Alpena, Arkansas town in Arkansas, USA with a population of 396 people.
- Alpena, South Dakota township in Jerauld County, South Dakota with a population of 68 people.
Other cities in Alpena County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Alpena County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland | 2,775 | Township in Newaygo County, Michigan |
| Ossineke | 1,593 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Long Rapids | 978 | Civil township in Alpena County, Michigan |
Distance to Other Cities
Alpena distances to largest Michigan cities