Alpha, Michigan

Alpha: Village in Michigan

About

Alpha is a village located in the county of Iron in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 145 and a population density of 56 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 135 inhabitants.

The village was created 141 years ago in 1882.

Alpha locator map
Location of Alpha on Michigan map.

Quick Facts about Alpha

Population : 135 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Michigan (United States)
County : Iron County
Postal code : 49902
Area : 2.58 km2
Altitude : 1,424 feet / 434 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1883 (141 years ago)
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 07:19:13 (9th October 2024)
Density : 52 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -7.41% (2010-2020)
Iron County Michigan Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Alpha Highlighted locator map image
Iron County Michigan Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Alpha Highlighted
Iron County Michigan Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Alpha Highlighted locator map image

Geography

Alpha is located at 46°2'38"N 88°22'37"W (46.0438400, -88.3770800).

Alpha map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Alpha decreased by 7.41% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 145 - census
2011 144 -0.69% estimation process
2012 141 -2.13% estimation process
2013 141 0% estimation process
2014 139 -1.44% estimation process
2015 138 -0.72% estimation process
2016 136 -1.47% estimation process
2017 135 -0.74% estimation process
2018 135 0% estimation process
2019 134 -0.75% estimation process
2020 135 0.74% estimation process

Alpha zip code is 49902. County name: Iron, County fips: 26071

Stations (3)

Amtrak & bus stations near Alpha, MI

Code Name Address Type
LAN L'Anse, MI 102 North Main Street BUS
MQT Marquette, Michigan 1325 Commerce Drive BUS
EMI Escanaba, Michigan 2901 27th Avenue North BUS

Post offices near Alpha

Post Office Name City ZIP
Alpha Post Office Alpha (MI) 49902

Other places with the same name (4)

  • Alpha , New Jersey borough in Warren County, New Jersey with a population of 2,263 people.
  • Alpha , Illinois city in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 626 people.
  • Alpha , Minnesota city in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 119 people.

Other cities in Iron County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Iron County , MI.

City Name Population Title
Crystal Falls 1,651 City in and county seat of Iron County, Michigan, United States
Stambaugh, Iron River 1,215 City in Iron County, Michigan, United States of America
Elmwood 1,134 Township in Tuscola County, Michigan
Iron River 960 City in Iron County, Michigan, United States of America
Caspian 845 City in Iron County in the U.
Mastodon 616 Township in Iron County, Michigan
Gaastra 324 City in Iron County, Michigan, United States
Mansfield 227 Township in Iron County, Michigan