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Alanson, MI


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Alanson, Michigan

Alanson, Michigan is 146 miles N of Saginaw, Michigan (center to center) and 227 miles NE of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is in Emmet county. The population of the village is 785.

The People and Families of Alanson

In Alanson, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Alanson had a median family income of $38,333.

Political Inclinations

Among Alanson political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,600. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

Alanson Housing

Of the housing in Alanson, approximately 72% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the village is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Newer housing units are not uncommon in Alanson.

Commuting

In Alanson, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Alanson, MI

Comparing Alanson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Male Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity54
Well-Paid Single Men52
Female Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens23
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty76
College Educated Adults55
Median Family Income43
People in Middle Class or Better42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use66
Short Commute Times54
Working at Home44
Walking and Biking to Work43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built910
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Affordability of Rents34
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