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 142 years ago in 1882.
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 (142 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:12:33 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 52 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.41% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Alpha is located at 46°2'38"N 88°22'37"W (46.0438400, -88.3770800).
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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 |
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 |
