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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.
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.
In 2000, Albion had a median family income of $37,399.
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.
About 59% of housing units in Albion are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years.
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.
Comparing Albion to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Racial Diversity |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Women |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Senior Citizens | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
| Age of the Population | | |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
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| Average Household Size | | |
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults |  | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home |  | |
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| Affordability of Rents | |  |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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