Population 328 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Alpine
Household size in Alpine
| Period | Alpine | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.69 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.70 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 2.69 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.66 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.03 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The average household in Alpine has 2.51 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Alpine
| Period | Alpine | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.6 | 36.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.1 | 37.2 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.5 | 37.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.3 | 38.3 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.3 | +2.3 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Alpine skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Alpine
| Period | Alpine | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 11.0% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 10.9% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 10.5% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 9.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Alpine: 4.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.0 points, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Alpine
Renters in Alpine
| Period | Alpine | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 24.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 26.9% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.6% | 26.6% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.6% | 25.4% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +0.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 21.6% of households in Alpine rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 46.8% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Alpine
| Period | Alpine | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 9.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 8.8% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 7.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 6.6% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Alpine as nationally: 8.5%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Grand Rapids area overall (6.6%).
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Alpine
| Period | Alpine | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1974 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1974 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1976 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1978 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +3 | +6 |
The typical home in Alpine was built around 1983, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in the wider Grand Rapids area, where the median home dates to 1978.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Alpine
| Period | Alpine | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $549 | $800 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,050 | $848 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $966 | $950 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,221 | $1,285 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$673 | +$485 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in Alpine pays $1,221 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 24.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Alpine
Bachelor's degrees in Alpine
| Period | Alpine | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.5% | 27.1% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.4% | 29.1% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 31.9% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.3% | 36.9% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +9.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Alpine than nationally: 30.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Alpine
| Period | Alpine | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.1% | 88.5% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.9% | 89.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.6% | 91.0% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.9% | 92.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Alpine is above the national rate: 93.9% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Alpine
| Period | Alpine | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 9.2% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 9.0% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 3.9% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −5.3 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Alpine has been strong: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Alpine compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine | 2.51 | 44.3 | 4.0% | 21.6% | 8.5% | 1983 | $1,221 | 30.3% | 93.9% | 1.8% |
| Comstock Park | 2.50 | 37.4 | 13.7% | 35.3% | 7.1% | 1986 | $1,270 | 29.8% | 91.3% | 6.3% |
| Wright | 2.98 | 37.0 | 7.4% | 5.5% | 6.8% | 1980 | $1,288 | 31.2% | 94.4% | 2.6% |
| Walker | 2.40 | 38.6 | 9.6% | 34.6% | 3.8% | 1981 | $1,284 | 39.3% | 96.0% | 2.7% |
| Northview | 2.42 | 41.9 | 13.0% | 20.8% | 3.1% | 1979 | $1,330 | 39.7% | 95.1% | 3.4% |
| Marne | 2.84 | 37.7 | 5.9% | 16.9% | 7.7% | 1978 | $1,278 | 29.3% | 95.4% | 3.2% |
| Belmont | 2.79 | 43.8 | 6.4% | 2.9% | 3.4% | 1994 | $1,265 | 50.5% | 96.0% | 3.9% |
| Sparta | 2.63 | 40.9 | 8.5% | 11.2% | 4.3% | 1979 | $1,004 | 29.2% | 92.5% | 6.2% |
| Grand Rapids area | 2.66 | 38.3 | 9.7% | 25.4% | 6.6% | 1978 | $1,285 | 36.9% | 92.2% | 3.9% |
| Conklin | 2.67 | 39.0 | 6.6% | 11.1% | 6.3% | 1974 | $1,123 | 22.9% | 92.8% | 3.7% |
| Lamont | 3.12 | 38.0 | 2.5% | 3.2% | 8.4% | 1982 | $1,308 | 39.3% | 96.9% | 2.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Alpine. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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