Alpena County, Michigan Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Alpena County, Michigan
Alpena County, Michigan Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
28,880
Median Age
47.8
Male Median
45.6
Female Median
49.1
Alpena County, Michigan Population Growth

Alpena County, Michigan Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -3.6%%.
-3.6%% Growth
Alpena County, Michigan Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Alpena County, Michigan Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.8 | 28,880 |
| 2023 | 47.6 | 28,908 |
| 2022 | 47.6 | 28,911 |
| 2021 | 48.1 | 28,913 |
| 2020 | 48.1 | 28,431 |
| 2019 | 48.1 | 28,520 |
| 2018 | 47.8 | 28,612 |
| 2017 | 47.6 | 28,730 |
| 2016 | 47.3 | 28,929 |
| 2015 | 47.1 | 29,068 |
| 2014 | 46.6 | 29,242 |
| 2013 | 46.4 | 29,399 |
| 2012 | 45.8 | 29,602 |
| 2011 | 45.1 | 29,797 |
| 2010 | 44.7 | 29,958 |
Alpena County, Michigan Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.5% |
| 5–17 | 14.0% |
| 18–24 | 6.4% |
| 25–34 | 11.2% |
| 35–54 | 22.7% |
| 55–64 | 16.1% |
| 65+ | 25.2% |
Dependency Ratios for Alpena County, Michigan
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 77.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 32.8
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 44.6
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Alpena County, Michigan
The median age in Alpena County, Michigan is 47.8 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Alpena County, Michigan is 28,880.
In Alpena County, Michigan, seniors (ages 65+) make up 25.2% of the population, while children under 18 represent 14.0%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Alpena County, Michigan is aging.