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Atlanta

Michigan · 720 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 $31,875. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $61,600. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
720
−5%since 2000
from 757 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
199 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 210 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.5
+26%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5136347568779992000201020202024Atlanta
2024758
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,875
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,529 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,054
+52%since 2000
from $15,178 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,600
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$441
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
21.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−25%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(673)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(21)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other1.4%(10)
Diversity Score11.4%(82)
Diversity Score
11
+390%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
−2%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 43.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.7%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atlanta, Michigan?

Atlanta, Michigan has about 720 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atlanta, Michigan?

The typical household in Atlanta, Michigan earns about $31,875 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 $61,600, and the typical rent is about $441 a month.

How educated are people in Atlanta, Michigan?

About 14.7% 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 24.9% of people in Atlanta, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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