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Alpena, Michigan, in Alpena county, is 116 miles N of Saginaw, Michigan (center to center) and 189 miles N of Detroit, Michigan. The city has a population of 11,304.
In Alpena, about 49% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Alpena live by themselves.
The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.
In 2000, Alpena had a median family income of $40,056.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Alpena ($2,200). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 67% of housing units in Alpena are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.
In Alpena, 90% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Alpena are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.
Comparing Alpena to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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