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A town of 999.
43% of residents are 65 or older in Alcona Township, above both Michigan’s towns (19%) and U.S. towns (18%). No town among the 702 in Michigan we compare has a lower share of children under 18 than Alcona Township. Huron National Forest, at 5,157 acres with 6.9 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Alcona Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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Census counts: 368 in 1960, 653 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2018 and 2 maps from 1971 on.
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Ordered by what stands out in Alcona Township.
Alcona Township’s median age is 63.5 years. Alcona Township has grown 3.5% since 2020, to 999 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 35% of Alcona Township adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
| Alcona Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 63.5 years | 42.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 35% | 26% | 29% |
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.8 points. Across Michigan, 50.4% of residents are women. Median age: women 63.9, men 63.2.
| Alcona Township | MI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 3.5% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 3.4% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 2.7% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 2.7% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8.2% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 9.3% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 27.5% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 25.3% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 17.4% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.6% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 30.3% | 28% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.5% | 21.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.9% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.4% | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 14.4% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,000, single groups can be off by several points
The average trip to work in Alcona Township is 47 minutes. Most working residents leave Alcona Township for work: only 3% work in town. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line in Alcona Township.
| Alcona Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 47 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 5.6% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.7% | 5.9% | 8% |
| Median household income | $73,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Huron National Forest | 6.9 mi | 5,157 |
| 2. Au Sable State Forest - Grayling Unit | — | 624 |
| 3. Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary | — | 511 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Alcona Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 79°, January nights drop to 12° and about 78 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Alcona Township beats the Michigan average on 10 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9. Among 702 Michigan towns, just 6 have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Alcona Township.
| Alcona Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 36% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 17% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 12% | 12% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 85% | 80% | 79% |
| What stands out | Alcona Township | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.4% | 11.9% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 14.1% | 8.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Alcona Township since 2026.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
None within 15 miles of Alcona Township; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Alcona Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
Where Alcona Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Haynes Township is a civil township of Alcona County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 653 at the 2020 census.
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Alcona Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.