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Alba

Michigan · 287 residents · 2.725 sq mi
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Alba has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,000. Population has fallen 16% since 2019, a loss of 55 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $50,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
287
−16%since 2019
from 342 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
105 / sq mi
−16%since 2019
from 126 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+19%since 2019
from 32.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
231285340394448201020202024Alba
2024282
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,000
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $46,375 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,186
+14%since 2019
from $17,652 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.8%
+30.4 ptssince 2019
from 13.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 19.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.4%
US avg: 10%
Information24.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $52,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
78.8%
−15.7 ptssince 2019
from 94.5% in 2019
21.2% rent
Afford Score
0.7
−35%since 2019
from 1.1 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(336)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.3%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(271)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score3.8%(11)
Diversity Score
4
−11%since 2019
from 4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 95.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
−3%since 2019
from 20.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 76.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.7%
+14.3 ptssince 2019
from 65.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 48.0% in 2019
Female
52.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 52.0% in 2019
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 7.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alba, Michigan?

Alba, Michigan has about 287 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alba, Michigan?

The typical household in Alba, Michigan earns about $69,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alba, Michigan expensive?

In Alba, Michigan, the median home is worth about $50,800.

How educated are people in Alba, Michigan?

About 10.8% 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 14.3% of people in Alba, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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