Alpha, Michigan facts for kids
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Alpha, Michigan
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Location within Iron County
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 Alpha, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Iron |
| Township | Mastodon Township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.94 sq mi (2.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,424 ft (434 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 126 |
| • Density | 133.76/sq mi (51.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
49902
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| Area code | 906 |
| FIPS code | 26-01800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397944 |
Alpha is a small village located in Mastodon Township, which is part of Iron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 126 people lived there. Alpha is special because it's the only village in all of Iron County.
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History of Alpha Village
The story of Alpha began with a post office. It first opened on October 1, 1883, and was called Mastodon. However, it closed a few years later on December 20, 1888.
The post office reopened on December 15, 1913, this time with the name Alpha. The community officially became a village in 1914.
Geography of Alpha
Alpha is a small place in terms of its size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.99 square miles (2.58 square kilometers).
Most of this area, about 0.94 square miles (2.44 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.05 square miles (0.14 square kilometers), is water.
Population Changes in Alpha
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 818 | — | |
| 1930 | 560 | −31.5% | |
| 1940 | 497 | −11.2% | |
| 1950 | 378 | −23.9% | |
| 1960 | 317 | −16.1% | |
| 1970 | 282 | −11.0% | |
| 1980 | 229 | −18.8% | |
| 1990 | 219 | −4.4% | |
| 2000 | 198 | −9.6% | |
| 2010 | 145 | −26.8% | |
| 2020 | 126 | −13.1% | |
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The number of people living in Alpha has changed over many years. The table above shows how the population has grown or shrunk during different census years.
Alpha's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 145 people living in Alpha. These people lived in 85 different homes. The village had about 154 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Alpha were White. About 13.1% of the residents were under 18 years old. The average age of people in the village was about 56.5 years.
See also
In Spanish: Alpha (Míchigan) para niños
