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County: Alcona

Population

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County: Alcona

Population

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County: Alcona Total Population

Current Value:

Total Population

10,489
People
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Alcona (10,489) is greater than the previously measured value (10,397).
Prior Value
(10,397)
Over time, the Alcona value is increasing significantly.
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County: Alcona

Age and Sex

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County: Alcona

Age and Sex

Value
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County: Alcona Population Under Age 5

Current Value:

Population Under Age 5

3.6%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MI Value (5.3%), Alcona has a value of 3.6%.
MI Value
(5.3%)
Compared to the US Value (5.5%), Alcona has a value of 3.6%.
US Value
(5.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Alcona (3.6%) is greater than the previously measured value (3.5%).
Prior Value
(3.5%)
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County: Alcona Population Under Age 18

Current Value:

Population Under Age 18

12.8%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MI Value (21.0%), Alcona has a value of 12.8%.
MI Value
(21.0%)
Compared to the US Value (21.7%), Alcona has a value of 12.8%.
US Value
(21.7%)
Compared to the prior value, Alcona (12.8%) is less than the previously measured value (12.9%).
Prior Value
(12.9%)
Over time, the Alcona value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Alcona Population Over Age 65

Current Value:

Population Over Age 65

37.0%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MI Value (19.2%), Alcona has a value of 37.0%.
MI Value
(19.2%)
Compared to the US Value (17.7%), Alcona has a value of 37.0%.
US Value
(17.7%)
Compared to the prior value, Alcona (37.0%) is greater than the previously measured value (36.3%).
Prior Value
(36.3%)
Over time, the Alcona value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Alcona Female Population

Current Value:

Female Population

49.8%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MI Value (50.4%), Alcona has a value of 49.8%.
MI Value
(50.4%)
Compared to the US Value (50.5%), Alcona has a value of 49.8%.
US Value
(50.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Alcona (49.8%) is greater than the previously measured value (49.6%).
Prior Value
(49.6%)
Over time, the Alcona value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Alcona Male Population

Current Value:

Male Population

50.2%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MI Value (49.6%), Alcona has a value of 50.2%.
MI Value
(49.6%)
Compared to the US Value (49.5%), Alcona has a value of 50.2%.
US Value
(49.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Alcona (50.2%) is less than the previously measured value (50.4%).
Prior Value
(50.4%)
Over time, the Alcona value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Alcona

Race and Hispanic Origin

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County: Alcona

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County: Alcona Population White

Current Value:

Population White

96.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MI Value (78.7%), Alcona has a value of 96.1%.
MI Value
(78.7%)
Compared to the US Value (75.3%), Alcona has a value of 96.1%.
US Value
(75.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Alcona (96.1%) is less than the previously measured value (96.3%).
Prior Value
(96.3%)
Over time, the Alcona value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Alcona Population Black or African American

Current Value:

Population Black or African American

0.8%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MI Value (14.1%), Alcona has a value of 0.8%.
MI Value
(14.1%)
Compared to the US Value (13.7%), Alcona has a value of 0.8%.
US Value
(13.7%)
Compared to the prior value, Alcona (0.8%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.8%).
Prior Value
(0.8%)
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County: Alcona Population American Indian and Alaska Native

Current Value:

Population American Indian and Alaska Native

0.9%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MI Value (0.8%), Alcona has a value of 0.9%.
MI Value
(0.8%)
Compared to the US Value (1.3%), Alcona has a value of 0.9%.
US Value
(1.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Alcona (0.9%) is greater than the previously measured value (0.8%).
Prior Value
(0.8%)
Over time, the Alcona value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Alcona Population Asian

Current Value:

Population Asian

0.5%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MI Value (3.6%), Alcona has a value of 0.5%.
MI Value
(3.6%)
Compared to the US Value (6.4%), Alcona has a value of 0.5%.
US Value
(6.4%)
Compared to the prior value, Alcona (0.5%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.5%).
Prior Value
(0.5%)
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County: Alcona Population Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

Current Value:

Population Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

0.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MI Value (0.0%), Alcona has a value of 0.1%.
MI Value
(0.0%)
Compared to the US Value (0.3%), Alcona has a value of 0.1%.
US Value
(0.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Alcona (0.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.1%).
Prior Value
(0.1%)
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County: Alcona Population Two or More Races

Current Value:

Population Two or More Races

1.6%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MI Value (2.8%), Alcona has a value of 1.6%.
MI Value
(2.8%)
Compared to the US Value (3.1%), Alcona has a value of 1.6%.
US Value
(3.1%)
Compared to the prior value, Alcona (1.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (1.6%).
Prior Value
(1.6%)
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County: Alcona Population Hispanic or Latino

Current Value:

Population Hispanic or Latino

1.7%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MI Value (6.0%), Alcona has a value of 1.7%.
MI Value
(6.0%)
Compared to the US Value (19.5%), Alcona has a value of 1.7%.
US Value
(19.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Alcona (1.7%) is greater than the previously measured value (1.6%).
Prior Value
(1.6%)
Over time, the Alcona value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Alcona Population White (Not Hispanic or Latino)

Current Value:

Population White (Not Hispanic or Latino)

94.5%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the MI Value (73.7%), Alcona has a value of 94.5%.
MI Value
(73.7%)
Compared to the US Value (58.4%), Alcona has a value of 94.5%.
US Value
(58.4%)
Compared to the prior value, Alcona (94.5%) is less than the previously measured value (94.9%).
Prior Value
(94.9%)
Over time, the Alcona value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Alcona

Population Characteristics

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County: Alcona

Population Characteristics

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County: Alcona Veteran Population

Current Value:

Veteran Population

14.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MI Value (6.3%), Alcona has a value of 14.0%.
MI Value
(6.3%)
Compared to the US Value (6.6%), Alcona has a value of 14.0%.
US Value
(6.6%)
Over time, the Alcona value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Alcona Foreign Born Persons

Current Value:

Foreign Born Persons

1.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MI Value (6.9%), Alcona has a value of 1.5%.
MI Value
(6.9%)
Compared to the US Value (13.7%), Alcona has a value of 1.5%.
US Value
(13.7%)
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County: Alcona

Housing

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County: Alcona

Housing

Value
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County: Alcona Housing Units

Current Value:

Housing Units

10,387
Housing units
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Alcona (10,387) is greater than the previously measured value (10,344).
Prior Value
(10,344)
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County: Alcona Homeownership

Current Value:

Homeownership

42.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MI Value (63.5%), Alcona has a value of 42.0%.
MI Value
(63.5%)
Compared to the US Value (57.8%), Alcona has a value of 42.0%.
US Value
(57.8%)
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County: Alcona Median Housing Unit Value

Current Value:

Median Housing Unit Value

$148,200
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MI Counties, Alcona has a value of $148,200 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $155,900 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $129,200.
MI Counties
Compared to the MI Value ($201,100), Alcona has a value of $148,200 which is lower and worse.
MI Value
($201,100)
Compared to the US Value ($281,900), Alcona has a value of $148,200 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($281,900)
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County: Alcona Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs

Current Value:

Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs

$1,034
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MI Counties, Alcona has a value of $1,034 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $1,211 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $1,371.
MI Counties
Compared to the MI Value ($1,472), Alcona has a value of $1,034 which is lower and better.
MI Value
($1,472)
Compared to the US Value ($1,828), Alcona has a value of $1,034 which is lower and better.
US Value
($1,828)
Over time, the Alcona value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Alcona Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage

Current Value:

Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage

$420
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MI Counties, Alcona has a value of $420 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $480 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $537.
MI Counties
Compared to the MI Value ($565), Alcona has a value of $420 which is lower and better.
MI Value
($565)
Compared to the US Value ($584), Alcona has a value of $420 which is lower and better.
US Value
($584)
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County: Alcona Median Household Gross Rent

Current Value:

Median Household Gross Rent

$801
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MI Counties, Alcona has a value of $801 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $834 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $924.
MI Counties
Compared to the MI Value ($1,037), Alcona has a value of $801 which is lower and better.
MI Value
($1,037)
Compared to the US Value ($1,268), Alcona has a value of $801 which is lower and better.
US Value
($1,268)
Over time, the Alcona value is increasing significantly.
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County: Alcona

Family & Living Arrangements

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County: Alcona

Family & Living Arrangements

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County: Alcona Households

Current Value:

Households

4,832
Households
(2018-2022)
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County: Alcona Average Household Size

Current Value:

Average Household Size

2.10
Persons per household
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MI Value (2.50), Alcona has a value of 2.10.
MI Value
(2.50)
Compared to the US Value (2.60), Alcona has a value of 2.10.
US Value
(2.60)
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County: Alcona Population Age 5+ with Language Other than English Spoken at Home

Current Value:

Population Age 5+ with Language Other than English Spoken at Home

1.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MI Value (9.9%), Alcona has a value of 1.9%.
MI Value
(9.9%)
Compared to the US Value (21.7%), Alcona has a value of 1.9%.
US Value
(21.7%)
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County: Alcona

Education

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County: Alcona

Education

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County: Alcona People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

Current Value:

People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

91.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MI Counties, Alcona has a value of 91.2% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 91.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 90.0%.
MI Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Alcona has a value of 91.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 89.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.3%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MI Value (91.8%), Alcona has a value of 91.2% which is lower and worse.
MI Value
(91.8%)
Compared to the US Value (89.1%), Alcona has a value of 91.2% which is higher and better.
US Value
(89.1%)
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County: Alcona People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Current Value:

People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

20.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MI Counties, Alcona has a value of 20.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 21.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 17.2%.
MI Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Alcona has a value of 20.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 20.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 16.5%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MI Value (31.1%), Alcona has a value of 20.0% which is lower and worse.
MI Value
(31.1%)
Compared to the US Value (34.3%), Alcona has a value of 20.0% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(34.3%)
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County: Alcona

Health

Value
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County: Alcona

Health

Value
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County: Alcona Persons with Health Insurance

Current Value:

Persons with Health Insurance

91.6%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MI Counties, Alcona has a value of 91.6% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 93.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 92.4%.
MI Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Alcona has a value of 91.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 89.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.4%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MI Value (94.0%), Alcona has a value of 91.6% which is lower and worse.
MI Value
(94.0%)
Compared to the prior value, Alcona (91.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (91.3%).
Prior Value
(91.3%)
Over time, the Alcona value is increasing, not significantly.
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Compared to the HP 2030 Target (92.4%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(92.4%)
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County: Alcona

Economy

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County: Alcona

Economy

Value
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County: Alcona Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:

Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

39.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MI Counties, Alcona has a value of 39.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 53.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 47.2%.
MI Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Alcona has a value of 39.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 55.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 50.3%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MI Value (57.7%), Alcona has a value of 39.0% which is lower and worse.
MI Value
(57.7%)
Compared to the US Value (59.6%), Alcona has a value of 39.0% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(59.6%)
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County: Alcona Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:

Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

40.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MI Counties, Alcona has a value of 40.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 53.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 48.7%.
MI Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Alcona has a value of 40.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 54.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 49.6%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MI Value (57.1%), Alcona has a value of 40.5% which is lower and worse.
MI Value
(57.1%)
Compared to the US Value (58.5%), Alcona has a value of 40.5% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(58.5%)
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County: Alcona Total Employment

Current Value:

Total Employment

1,104
Paid Employees
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Alcona (1,104) is greater than the previously measured value (1,028).
Prior Value
(1,028)
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County: Alcona Total Employment Change

Current Value:

Total Employment Change

7.4%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MI Counties, Alcona has a value of 7.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 4.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 2.2%.
MI Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Alcona has a value of 7.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 3.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.1%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MI Value (4.5%), Alcona has a value of 7.4% which is higher and better.
MI Value
(4.5%)
Compared to the US Value (5.8%), Alcona has a value of 7.4% which is higher and better.
US Value
(5.8%)
Compared to the prior value, Alcona (7.4%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (-7.9%).
Prior Value
(-7.9%)
Over time, the Alcona value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Alcona

Transportation

Value
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County: Alcona

Transportation

Value
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County: Alcona Mean Travel Time to Work

Current Value:

Mean Travel Time to Work

26.5
Minutes
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MI Counties, Alcona has a value of 26.5 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 23.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 26.6.
MI Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Alcona has a value of 26.5 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 24.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.8.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MI Value (24.5), Alcona has a value of 26.5 which is higher and worse.
MI Value
(24.5)
Compared to the US Value (26.7), Alcona has a value of 26.5 which is lower and better.
US Value
(26.7)
Over time, the Alcona value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Alcona

Income & Poverty

Value
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County: Alcona

Income & Poverty

Value
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County: Alcona Median Household Income

Current Value:

Median Household Income

$50,295
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MI Counties, Alcona has a value of $50,295 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $59,467 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $54,132.
MI Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Alcona has a value of $50,295 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $60,831 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $52,521.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MI Value ($68,505), Alcona has a value of $50,295 which is lower and worse.
MI Value
($68,505)
Compared to the US Value ($75,149), Alcona has a value of $50,295 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($75,149)
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County: Alcona Per Capita Income

Current Value:

Per Capita Income

$31,167
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MI Counties, Alcona has a value of $31,167 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $32,679 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $29,736.
MI Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Alcona has a value of $31,167 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $32,340 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $28,112.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MI Value ($37,929), Alcona has a value of $31,167 which is lower and worse.
MI Value
($37,929)
Compared to the US Value ($41,261), Alcona has a value of $31,167 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($41,261)
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County: Alcona People Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

People Living Below Poverty Level

15.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MI Counties, Alcona has a value of 15.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.3%.
MI Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Alcona has a value of 15.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.5%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MI Value (13.1%), Alcona has a value of 15.8% which is higher and worse.
MI Value
(13.1%)
Compared to the US Value (12.5%), Alcona has a value of 15.8% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(12.5%)
Over time, the Alcona value is decreasing, not significantly.
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Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.0%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
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County: Alcona

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County: Alcona

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County: Alcona Employer Establishments

Current Value:

Employer Establishments

181
Number of Establishments
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Alcona (181) is greater than the previously measured value (171).
Prior Value
(171)
Over time, the Alcona value is staying the same.
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