Alpine, Michigan
Alpine: Township in Kent County, Michigan
About
Alpine is a township located in the county of Kent in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 13,336 and a population density of 370 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,883 inhabitants.
The township was created 178 years ago in 1846.
Quick Facts about Alpine
| Population : | 13,883 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Kent County |
| Area : | 36 km2 |
| Altitude : | 843 feet / 257 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1847 (178 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 03:12:37 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 386 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.94% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Alpine is located at 43°4'22"N 85°41'6"W (43.0728000, -85.6850400).
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Demographics
The population of Alpine increased by 3.94% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 13,336 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,416 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,554 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,700 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,830 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,896 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,964 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,992 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,960 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,941 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,883 | -0.42% | estimation process |
Schools in Alpine
College & universities near Alpine, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 169284 | Empire Beauty School-Michigan | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49544 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Alpine, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RKF | Rockford, Michigan | US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE | BUS |
| GRR | Vernon J. Ehlers Station | 431 Wealthy St. SW | RAIL |
| HWC | Howard City, Michigan | 130 North Ensley St. | BUS |
| HOM | Holland station | 171 Lincoln Ave. | RAIL |
| BGP | Big Rapids, Michigan | 14342 Northland Dr. | BUS |
Post offices near Alpine
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Comstock Park Post Office | Comstock Park (MI) | 49321 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Alpine , California census-designated place in San Diego County, California, United States with a population of 14,236 people.
- Alpine , Utah city in Utah County, Utah, United States with a population of 10,495 people.
- Alpine , Texas city in and county seat of Brewster County, Texas, United States with a population of 6,036 people.
- Alpine , New Jersey borough in Bergen County, New Jersey with a population of 1,841 people.
- Alpine , Wyoming town of the United States with a population of 937 people.
Other cities in Kent County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kent County , MI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | 200,031 | The second most populous city in Michigan. |
| Wyoming | 76,628 | A city in Kent County, Michigan. |
| Kentwood | 51,719 | Town of the United States |
| Forest Hills | 25,867 | Neighborhood of Queens, New York City, New York, USA |
| Walker | 25,265 | City in Kent County, Michigan |
| Grandville | 15,749 | City in Kent County, Michigan |
| Ada | 14,892 | Township in Kent County, Michigan |
| Northview | 14,541 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Cutlerville | 14,370 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| East Grand Rapids | 11,991 | City in Kent County, Michigan |
| Comstock Park | 10,088 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Rockford | 6,395 | City in Kent County, Michigan |
| Byron Center | 5,822 | Census-designated place in Kent County, Michigan |
| Sparta | 5,321 | Village in Kent County, Michigan |
| Ross | 4,975 | Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan |
| Lowell | 4,196 | City in Kent County, Michigan, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Alpine distances to largest Michigan cities
