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Alpena, Arkansas Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Alpena, Arkansas is 395, with 49.7% male and 50.3% female. Alpena has maintained a stable population, serving as a small, rural community in northern Arkansas.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1908
  • County: Boone and Carroll
  • Land area: 1.1 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 359 people per square mile
  • Area code: 870
  • Zip code: 72611

Geography and Location

Alpena, Arkansas is located in Boone and Carroll Counties, in the Ozark Mountains region of northern Arkansas. The town is situated along U.S. Highway 62, providing easy access to nearby towns such as Harrison and Eureka Springs. Alpena is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Ozarks, with rolling hills, forests, and creeks adding to its scenic charm. The town is known for its strong sense of community and its quiet, rural atmosphere, making it a desirable place for those seeking a peaceful, small-town lifestyle.

Demographics

Median resident age: 31.2 years
Median household income: $23,906
Median house value: $53,500

Population by Race

Races in Alpena:

  • White Non-Hispanic (94.9%)
  • Hispanic (2.4%)
  • American Indian (2.2%)
  • Two or more races (1.1%)

Ancestries: United States (22.1%), Irish (8.1%), German (6.5%), English (5.7%), Italian (2.2%).

Elevation: 1144 feet

Land area: 1.4 square miles

Map of Alpena, AR

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Alpena

  • High school or higher: 65.9%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 1.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.7%
  • Unemployed: 4.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alpena town

  • Never married: 21.5%
  • Now married: 48.7%
  • Separated: 2.5%
  • Widowed: 15.3%
  • Divorced: 12.0%

0.8% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +25 (+7.2%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Alpena:

  • NORTH ARKANSAS MEDICAL CENTER (about 15 miles; HARRISON, AR)
  • CARROLL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 19 miles; BERRYVILLE, AR)
  • SKAGGS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER (about 25 miles; BRANSON, MO)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alpena:

  • DRAKE FIELD (about 64 miles; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Abbreviation: FYV)
  • SPRINGFIELD-BRANSON REGIONAL (about 65 miles; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Abbreviation: SGF)
  • NORTHWEST ARKANSAS RGNL (about 70 miles; FAYETTEVILLE/SPRINGDALE/, AR; Abbreviation: XNA)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alpena:

  • BOONE COUNTY (about 11 miles; HARRISON, AR; Abbreviation: HRO)
  • CARROLL COUNTY (about 23 miles; BERRYVILLE, AR; Abbreviation: 4M1)
  • M GRAHAM CLARK (about 23 miles; POINT LOOKOUT, MO; Abbreviation: PLK)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alpena:

  • SOUTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 60 miles; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Full-time enrollment: 14,680)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS MAIN CAMPUS (about 61 miles; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Full-time enrollment: 13,324)
  • DRURY UNIVERSITY (about 64 miles; Springfield, MO; Full-time enrollment: 3,125)
  • NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 65 miles; BENTONVILLE, AR; Full-time enrollment: 2,197)
  • OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 67 miles; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Full-time enrollment: 3,756)
  • ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY (about 71 miles; RUSSELLVILLE, AR; Full-time enrollment: 4,450)
  • SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (about 92 miles; BOLIVAR, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,612)

Schools

Public high school in Alpena:

  • ALPENA HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 239; Location: 300A SOUTH DENVER; Grades: 07 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Alpena:

  • ALPENA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 310; Location: 300D SOUTH DENVER; Grades: KG – 06)

 

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