A SNAPSHOT OF ALPENA COUNTY

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1 A SNAPSHOT OF ALPENA COUNTY agbioresearch.msu.edu msue.msu.edu

2 About the Data This County Profile is to be used with the Issue Identification process for State University Extension. Unless otherwise noted, the data in the profile are drawn from the most recent 2000 U.S. Census and the 2013 American Community Survey. When information from one of the following sources is used, the source is indicated by the source number in parentheses. For example, information drawn from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will be noted like this: (1). 1. Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. (2014). food and agricultural systems profiles. Retrieved from rd/0,4610, ,00.html 2. United States Department of Agriculture. (2012). USDA Census of Agriculture. Retrieved from County_Profiles//index.asp 3. Department of Health and Human Services. (2013). Community profiles: definitions, rates and ratios. Retrieved from profiles/frame.html 4. University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. (2013). County health rankings & roadmaps. Retrieved from overview 5. The Department of Natural Resources. (2015, June). Forestry state ownership by county. 6. Index Mundi. ( ). Poverty Rate by County. Retrieved from State University Extension Copyright 2015 State University Board of Trustees.

3 A SNAPSHOT OF Alpena County Fast Facts Population...29,399 people Median age years Percent of people in poverty % Median household income...$38,016 Median home value... $96,400 Top three economic sectors: Educational services, health care and social assistance % Manufacturing % Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services % Acres in: Farmland...69,274 acres State University Extension Copyright 2015 State University Board of Trustees. 3

4 GENERAL POPULATION Year Population Population ,314 9,938, ,399 9,883,640»» The population in Alpena has decreased from 2000 to Overall, saw a decrease in total population. Population Density (per sq. mile) Year Alpena Population Density (per sq. mile) / Area (Land) Population Density (per sq. mile) / Area (Land) / / 56, / / 56, Age Distribution Alpena 2000 Alpena State University Extension Copyright 2015 State University Board of Trustees.

5 General Population, Continued Gender Year % Male % Female % Male % Female % 51.4% 49.0% 51.0% % 50.8% 49.1% 50.9% Race & Ethnicity White alone 97.8% 96.4% 78.6% 76.3% Black or African American alone 0.2% 0.5% 14.1% 13.9% American Indian and Alaska Native alone 0.4% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% Asian alone 0.3% 0.5% 1.8% 2.5% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Some other race alone 0.0% 0.0% 0.1% 0.1% Two or more races 0.70% 0.9% 1.6% 2.1% Hispanic or Latino 0.6% 1.1% 3.3% 4.5% State University Extension Copyright 2015 State University Board of Trustees. 5

6 ECONOMY Median Household Income Median Household Income In 1999 dollars $34,177 $44,667 In 2013 inflation-adjusted dollars $38,016 $48,411 Per Capita Income Per Capita Income In 1999 dollars $17,566 $22,168 In 2013 inflation-adjusted dollars $21,948 $25,681»» Per capita income is the average per-person income and is derived by dividing all the sources of income in an area by the total population. Poverty»» Alpena Poverty Rate: 15.9% (6) Poverty Rate: 14.8% (6) Poverty Status Children under age 18: Living in poverty 13.8% 25.5% 13.9% 23.6% Not living in poverty 86.2% 74.5% 86.1% 76.4% Age 18 to 64: Living in poverty 10.4% 17.0% 9.6% 16.2% Not living in poverty 89.6% 83.0% 90.4% 83.8% Age 65 and over: Living in poverty 6.8% 9.7% 8.2% 8.2% Not living in poverty 93.2% 90.3% 91.8% 91.8% 6 State University Extension Copyright 2015 State University Board of Trustees.

7 Economy, Continued Labor Force Employment Status for Total Population 16 Years and Over (2000) Number Percent Number Percent Population 16 years and over: 24,804 7,630,645 In labor force 14, % 4,926, % In armed forces % 4, % Civilian: 14, % 4,922, % Employed 13, % 4,637, % Unemployed 1, % 284, % Not in labor force 9, % 2,704, % Employment Status For Total Population 16 Years And Over (2013) Number Percent Number Percent Population 16 years and over: 24,189 7,865,350 In labor force 13, % 4,864, % In armed forces % 4, % Civilian: 13, % 4,859, % Employed 12, % 4,242, % Unemployed 1, % 616, % Not in labor force 10, % 3,001, % State University Extension Copyright 2015 State University Board of Trustees. 7

8 Economy, Continued Industry Public administration Other services, except public administration Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services Educational services, and health care and social assistance and waste management services Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing Information Alpena 2000 Alpena Transportation and warehousing, and utilities Retail trade Wholesale trade Manufacturing Construction »» From 2000 to 2013, manufacturing decreased and the educational, health and social services sector increased in. The same trend occurred for during that time. 8 State University Extension Copyright 2015 State University Board of Trustees.

9 Economy, Continued Means of Transportation to Work (Age 16 Years and Over) Means of Transportation to Work Car, truck, or van 91.8% 91.2% 92.9% 91.6% Public transportation 0.4% 0.8% 1.4% 1.4% Motorcycle 0.1% 0.2% 0.0% 0.1% Bicycle 0.3% 0.5% 0.2% 0.5% Walked 2.4% 1.1% 2.2% 2.2% Other means 0.8% 1.0% 0.5% 0.6% Worked at home 4.2% 5.3% 2.8% 3.6% State University Extension Copyright 2015 State University Board of Trustees. 9

10 AGRICULTURE Highlights Acres in ag production (2) 69,274 acres 9,948,564 acres Acres of state forest (5) 45,263 acres 3,907,504 acres Number of farms (2) 458 farms 52,194 farms Average size of farm (2) 151 acres 191 acres Average age of principal operator of farm (2) 56.3 years 57.6 years Farm gate sales (2) $23,653,000 $8,678,050,000 Alpena top three areas of agriculture production (by volume of sales) (1):»» Grains, oilseeds, dry beans, and dry peas»» Cattle and calves»» Other crops and hay 10 State University Extension Copyright 2015 State University Board of Trustees.

11 FAMILIES & HOUSEHOLDS Housing Units Housing Units 15,289 15,988 4,234,279 4,529,311 Average Household Size Average Household Size Household Type Household Type Family households: 67.8% 63.6% 68.0% 65.7% Married couple family 55.3% 50.9% 51.5% 48.5% Other family 12.5% 12.7% 16.5% 17.2% - Male householder, no wife present 3.5% 3.7% 4.1% 4.4% - Female householder, no husband present 9.0% 9.0% 12.4% 12.8% Nonfamily households: 32.2% 36.4% 32.0% 34.3% Male householder 14.3% 18.0% 15.0% 16.0% Female householder 17.9% 18.4% 17.0% 18.4% Marriages & Divorces Marriages filed (3) ,396 Divorces and annulments granted (3) ,687 State University Extension Copyright 2015 State University Board of Trustees. 11

12 HOUSING Median Home Value $140,000 $120,000 $100,000 $80,000 $60,000 $40,000 Alpena 2000 Alpena $20,000 $0 Median home value Median Rent in Dollars per Month Alpena 2000 Alpena Median Gross Rent Median Year Stucture Built Median year structure built Type of Ownership Owner-occupied housing units 10,009 2,757, State University Extension Copyright 2015 State University Board of Trustees.

13 HEALTH & MORTALITY Leading Causes of Death Adults Causes of Death (3) Heart disease 96 24,143 Cancer 80 20,395 Chronic lower respiratory disease 22 5,547 Stroke 16 4,365 Accidents 13 4,194 Alzheimer's 26 3,228 Diabetes mellitus 12 2,821 Pneumonia/flu 6 1,892 Kidney disease 6 1,665 Suicide 5 1,296 Leading Causes of Death Children Ages 1-19 Causes of Death (3) Accidents Assault (homicide) - 90 Suicide - 88 Cancer - 56 Congenital malformations 1 42 Obesity & Diabetes Obesity (4) 31% 32% Diabetic (4) 10% 10% State University Extension Copyright 2015 State University Board of Trustees. 13

14 Health and Mortality, Continued Children Live births (3) ,732 Teen births (3)* 16 7,944 Children eligible for free lunch (4) * Age of mother between Health Insurance 41% 41% No health insurance coverage 12.8% 11.6% With health insurance coverage: 87.2% 88.4% Public Health Coverage 41.7% 33.3% Private Health Insurance 65.9% 69.3% 14 State University Extension Copyright 2015 State University Board of Trustees.

15 EDUCATION High School Dropout Rate 10.00% 9.00% 8.00% 7.00% 6.00% 5.00% 4.00% 3.00% 2.00% 1.00% 0.00% Education Attainment High School Drop Out Rate Alpena 2000 Alpena Alpena 2000 Alpena Less Than High School High School Some college Graduate (includes equivalency) Bachelor's degree Master's degree Professional school degree Doctorate degree»» The percentage of residents with a bachelor s degree or more is 15.3% compared to residents with 25.9% State University Extension Copyright 2015 State University Board of Trustees. 15

16 MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer, committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. Issued in furtherance of MSU Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Ray Hammerschmidt, Interim Director, MSU Extension, East Lansing, MI This information is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned. Produced by ANR Communications. 7:2015 PA/MR