Alpena County, Michigan
Alpena County: county in Michigan, United States
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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 186 years ago in 1839.
County Snapshot
Alpena County at a glance
Alpena County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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AlpenaPopulation 8,696
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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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.0635,-83.4604 |
| Altitude | 735 feet / 224 meters |
| Capital | Alpena |
| Establishment | January 01, 1840 |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 21:05:07 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.82% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 54℉ Patchy Fog then Sunny 7-days weather |
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.
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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 |
Weather
Patchy fog before 10am. Sunny, with a high near 54. Northeast wind 0 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Alpena County
Official Website- 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
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