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Alpena County, MI: growth, migration and housing
Alpena County has 28,853 residents, down 0.1% since 2020 (-0.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 611 households moved in and 535 moved out (+76 net), bringing in a net $3.1M of income. Median household income is $53,950, the median home $153,900 and median rent $673 a month.
In Michigan: 60th of 83 counties for 5-year population growth · 17th of 83 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 76th of 83 counties for median household income · 65th of 83 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Alpena County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Presque Isle County, MI | 64 | $2.4M |
| Alcona County, MI | 49 | $2.2M |
| Montmorency County, MI | 37 | $1.0M |
| Macomb County, MI | 25 | $1.2M |
| Oakland County, MI | 24 | $1.3M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Alpena County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Presque Isle County, MI | 66 | $6.6M |
| Alcona County, MI | 41 | $2.1M |
| Montmorency County, MI | 33 | $1.6M |
| Wayne County, MI | 24 | $0.9M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.