Alcona County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Alcona County, Michigan has a population of 10,397, the 75th most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $54,993 and the median home value is $162,800. The poverty rate is 12.3%.

Alcona County Quick Facts

Population 10,397

Median Household Income $54,99390% MOE ±$1,572

Median Home Value $162,80090% MOE ±$5,792

Poverty Rate 12.3%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.5%90% MOE ±1.1 pts

Median Age 60.0 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 89.6%90% MOE ±3.9 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.4%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 92.9%

Cities/Places 4

Population 10,397 75th of 83

Median Income $54,993 25% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.3%

Unemployment 4.5%

How Alcona County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	10,353	10,397	+0.4%
Median household income	$49,824	$54,993	+10.4%
Median home value¹	$137,839	$162,800	+18.1%
Median gross rent	$772	$867	No clear change (+12.4%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Alcona

$54,993

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Alcona

$162,800

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.1%

$25K-$50K 25.3%

$50K-$100K 33.1%

$100K+ 22.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.7%

$10K-$15K

4.0%

$15K-$20K

4.2%

$20K-$25K

5.1%

$25K-$30K

3.9%

$30K-$35K

5.5%

$35K-$40K

7.4%

$40K-$45K

4.2%

$45K-$50K

4.3%

$50K-$60K

9.2%

$60K-$75K

10.8%

$75K-$100K

13.1%

$100K-$125K

9.4%

$125K-$150K

4.8%

$150K-$200K

4.8%

$200K+

3.5%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

42.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 89.6%

Renter 10.4%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $867/mo 18.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

12.6%

18-34

12.0%

35-54

18.3%

55-74

41.3%

75+

15.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Alcona County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Hubbard Lake	944	$70,568	7.5%	$304,800
Harrisville	489	$36,050	24.5%	$118,800
Lost Lake Woods	458	$71,806	5.7%	$173,300
Lincoln	225	$37,679	28.0%	$125,000

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Population Overview

Alcona County is located in Michigan with a total population of 10,397. It is the 75th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Alcona County is 60.0 years. This is 49% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 12.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 15.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Alcona County is $54,993. This is 25% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 7% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $162,800. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $231,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 89.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Alcona County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.7%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

21.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Alcona County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Michigan and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Alcona County, Michigan?

Alcona County has a population of 10,397, making it the 75th most populous county in Michigan.

What is the median income in Alcona County?

The median household income in Alcona County is $54,993 with a poverty rate of 12.3%.

How many cities are in Alcona County, Michigan?

Alcona County contains 4 Census-designated places.