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Atlanta

Michigan · 758 residents · 3.611 sq mi
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Atlanta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,936. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $100,200. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 41% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
758
Unchangedsince 2000
from 757 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
210 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 210 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.6
+12%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
5136347568779992000201020202024Atlanta
2024758
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,936
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,529 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,311
+67%since 2000
from $15,178 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
−9%since 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information39.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,200
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$699
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
22.9% rent
Vacancy rate
29.6%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
−10%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(742)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(18)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(691)
Black0.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian3%(23)
Other4.2%(32)
Diversity Score20.8%(157)
Diversity Score
21
+795%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
+25.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
−13%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
30.6%
+30.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.1%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 43.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.9%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2012
from 35.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.3%
−66.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.3%
+16.3 ptssince 2017
from 67.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 94.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atlanta, Michigan?

Atlanta, Michigan has about 758 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atlanta, Michigan?

The typical household in Atlanta, Michigan earns about $42,936 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atlanta, Michigan expensive?

In Atlanta, Michigan, the median home is worth about $100,200, and the typical rent is about $699 a month.

How educated are people in Atlanta, Michigan?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Atlanta, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atlanta, Michigan?

About 24.5% of people in Atlanta, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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