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Albion, Michigan

Introduction to Albion, Michigan

Albion, Michigan, in Calhoun county, is 22 miles E of Battle Creek, Michigan and 73 miles NW of Toledo, Ohio. The city is considered part of the Kalamazoo-Battle Creek metropolitan area. Albion’s population is 9,144.

Albion History

Albion is located in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Tenney Peabody became the first European-American to visit this area when he arrived in 1833. Peabody’s wife named the city after the town of Albion, New York. Jesse Crowell arrived in this area in 1835 and established the Albion Company. The city is sometimes also referred to as 'The Forks' because it is located at the point of confluence of the north and south branches of the Kalamazoo River.

Albion and nearby Attractions

  • Battle Creek Sanatarium
  • Ella Sharp Museum
  • Yankee Springs Recreation Area
  • Binder Park Zoo
  • Cannonsburg
  • Hidden Lake Gardens

Things To Do In Albion

Albion hosts the Festival of the Forks every September in order to celebrate its ethnic heritage. The Kids 'N' Stuff Children's Museum is located in Albion. Local historic sites include the Battle Creek Sanatarium, the Croswell Opera House and the W.K. Kellogg House. Local parks include Fort Custer Recreation Area, Pinckney State Recreation Area and Pokagon State Park.

Albion Transportation

Air transportation is available from Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport.

Albion Higher Education

The local college is Albion College. Olivet College, the Baker College of Jackson, Spring Arbor University and Glen Oaks Community College are all accessible from Albion as well.

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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