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Albion

Michigan · 7,700 residents · 4.41 sq mi
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Albion has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,546. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 1,444 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $58,500. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,700
−16%since 2000
from 9,144 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,746 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 2,073 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.1
+6%since 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K10K10K1990201020202024Albion
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,546
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,245 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,571
+24%since 2000
from $14,165 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,500
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$682
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $422 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
45.1% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−18%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(5,366)
Black32.9%(3,006)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(416)
Asian0.7%(62)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.3%(5,883)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.4%(4,268)
Black28%(2,157)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(655)
Asian1.2%(90)
Other4.2%(323)
Diversity Score72.9%(5,611)
Diversity Score
73
+13%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+63%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.5%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 22.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albion, Michigan?

Albion, Michigan has about 7,700 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Albion, Michigan?

The typical household in Albion, Michigan earns about $35,546 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Albion, Michigan expensive?

In Albion, Michigan, the median home is worth about $58,500, and the typical rent is about $682 a month.

How educated are people in Albion, Michigan?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Albion, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Albion, Michigan?

About 32.1% of people in Albion, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Albion, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Albion, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,366 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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