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Alba

Michigan · 282 residents · 2.725 sq mi
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Alba is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,870. Population has declined 7% since 2023. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 38% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
88% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
282
−7%since 2023
from 304 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
103 / sq mi
−7%since 2023
from 112 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
+1%since 2023
from 35.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
231285340394448201020202024Alba
2024282
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,870
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $91,458 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,181
−7%since 2023
from $28,116 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 64.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.243
+23%since 2023
from 0.198 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information28.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
88.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 88.5% in 2023
11.6% rent
Vacancy rate
40.7%
+14.5 ptssince 2023
from 26.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(299)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(5)
Diversity Score4%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(277)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(5)
Diversity Score4.4%(12)
Diversity Score
4
+8%since 2023
from 4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 92.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
−19%since 2023
from 19.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 81.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 76.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 52.0% in 2023
Female
46.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 48.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alba, Michigan?

Alba, Michigan has about 282 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alba, Michigan?

The typical household in Alba, Michigan earns about $100,870 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Alba, Michigan?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Alba, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alba, Michigan?

About 1.8% of people in Alba, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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