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Alpena, MI vs Natchez, MS

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- Household income in Natchez, is 27% less than it is in Alpena and is 137% below the National Average.
- Alpena unemployment rate is 6.0%.
- Natchez unemployment rate is 9.7%.
 Alpena, MINatchez, MSUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.7%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock0.5%1.6%
 Future Job Growth22.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes6.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock5.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$28,089  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$29,162$69,021
 Family Median Income$52,074  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Alpena, MINatchez, MSUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock26.3%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K8.7%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock16.1%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K12.1%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock6.4%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K6.5%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock7.6%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K12.8%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock4.6%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K1.5%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock1.8%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Alpena, MINatchez, MSUnited States
 Management, business, finance11.2%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock5.0%6.5%
 Community, social services2.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.4%1.2%
 Education, library5.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock2.0%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology4.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock6.0%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement2.0%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock8.2%5.4%
 Building maintenance5.8%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock0.8%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support19.7%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair7.3%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock12.3%13.1%
Reviews for Alpena    5 Reviews

One of the ten best places to visit in Michigan. I was born and raised in Michigan but now live in Seattle. I get back to Michigan frequently because my brother  More

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Over 12 years ago

Alpena is 740 ft above sea leval and gets 72 in. of snow every year. That's a good thing and Alpena is a winter wonderland for me . Clean and crisp with the lake frozen  More

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Alpena is a town for all ages, with plenty to do, more than one person could attend. I think the events are varied and offer something for everyone. The town is  More

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Reviews for Natchez    3 Reviews

Enjoyed a one-day visit to this lovely town. Located on the mighty Mississippi River, historic preservation is evident. New businesses have taken care to preserve the  More

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Over 15 years ago

The city of Natchez was a great disappointment due to the fact it has been allowed to fall into a state of filth and disrepair.  More

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Over 20 years ago

Now, let me qualify, I've never actually lived in Natchez but spent one of the most relaxing weeks of my life there. Very nice people and some of the most beautiful  More

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