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Alpena, MI

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Population
10,088
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
588 ft
Median Home Value
$118,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$625/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$47,545
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in MichiganPopulation rankingHighest population places in MichiganNearest larger communityBay City, Michigan105 miles away · 31,868 residents.

About Alpena

Alpena is the only city and the county seat of Alpena County, Michigan, situated at the head of Thunder Bay on Lake Huron. Historic as the second-largest American city on the lake and home to the local Besser Museum, the community of approximately 10,154 is served by the Alpena Public Schools district for public primary and secondary education.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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