Economy & Jobs — Alpena, Michigan
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $47,545 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$54,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $32,430 |
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| Poverty Rate | 21.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 4,818 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.4% |
| Manufacturing | 16.5% |
| Retail | 14.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 28 |
| Fast Food | 21 |
| Auto Repair | 15 |
| Gas Stations | 14 |
| Physician Offices | 13 |
| Dental Offices | 12 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
| Law Offices | 10 |
| Bars | 9 |
| Child Day Care | 8 |
| Grocery Stores | 7 |
| Insurance Agencies | 7 |
| Home Health | 7 |
| Chiropractors | 6 |
| Commercial Banks | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
