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Albion, Michigan


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Albion, Michigan

Albion, Michigan, in Calhoun county, is 22 miles E of Battle Creek, Michigan (center to center) and 73 miles NW of Toledo, Ohio. The city is considered part of the Kalamazoo - Battle Creek metropolitan area. Albion has a population of 9,144.

The People and Families of Albion

In Albion, about 36% of adults are married. Albion is known for its large population of single adults.

Approximately 39% of Albion is non-white. Albion boasts a diverse population for Michigan, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

There is an unusually large share of women in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Albion had a median family income of $37,399.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Albion ($4,450). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Albion Housing

About 59% of housing units in Albion are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years.

Commuting

In Albion, 77% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Albion are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

Of Note

High Points

Albion strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyAlbion Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Albion Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Albion Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 13%Albion Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Albion, MI

Comparing Albion 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity910
Well-Paid Single Women66
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Senior Citizens55
Well-Paid Single Men32
Age of the Population11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
Median Family Income33
People in Middle Class or Better22
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home77
Public Transportation Use79

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime32
Low Violent Crime22

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