Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Alpha, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

215

Median Agei

58.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.3%205

American Indian/Alaska Native

2.8%6

Two or More

1.9%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.7%14

High School Diploma

49.7%80

Some College (<1 yr)

4.3%7

Some College (1+ yr)

13.7%22

Associate's Degree

5.6%9

Bachelor's Degree

6.2%10

Master's Degree

0.6%1

Professional Degree

1.2%2

HS or Higher

90.1%

BA or Higher

8.1%

Graduate+

1.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$34,100

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

87.8%101

Renter-Occupied

12.2%14

Total Units

148

Homeownership

87.8%

Vacancy Rate

22.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

60.4%61

$50K–$100K

26.7%27

$100K–$150K

5%5

$150K–$200K

3%3

$200K–$300K

2%2

$500K–$1M

3%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

Year Built

2010–2019

4.7%7

2000–2009

6.8%10

1990–1999

4.7%7

1970–1979

4.7%7

1960–1969

5.4%8

1950–1959

13.5%20

1940–1949

21.6%32

1939 or earlier

38.5%57

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

74.8%86

Utility Gas

12.2%14

Wood

9.6%11

Fuel Oil

2.6%3

Other

0.9%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$39,115

Mean Household Incomei

$44,710

Per Capita Incomei

$25,932

Poverty Ratei

21.4%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

103

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.6%11

$10K–$15K

3.5%4

$15K–$20K

4.3%5

$20K–$25K

8.7%10

$25K–$30K

0.9%1

$30K–$35K

6.1%7

$35K–$40K

24.3%28

$40K–$45K

6.1%7

$50K–$60K

9.6%11

$60K–$75K

11.3%13

$75K–$100K

13.9%16

$125K–$150K

1.7%2

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

100

Avg. Commutei

16.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

100

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

33(15.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.3%Insured

10.7%Uninsured