Albion, MI

Census Place

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2024 Population

7,560

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

25.8

0.781% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

25.2%

7.5% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$39,885

0.387% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$99,900

9.66% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

2,608

1.52% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Albion, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.1% of the residents in Albion, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Albion, MI are Albion College (300 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Albion, MI was $99,900, and the homeownership rate was 60%.

Most people in Albion, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Albion, MI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Albion, MI is home to a population of 7.56k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.62% of Albion, MI residents were born outside of the country (198 people).

In 2024, there were 1.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.21k people) in Albion, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.34k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 281 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.1%

2024 Citizenship

99.2%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.1% of Albion, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Albion, MI was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Albion, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Albion, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
4.21k ± 411
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.34k ± 434
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
281 ± 130

7.33%

Hispanic Population

554 people

7.33% of the people in Albion, MI are hispanic (554 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Albion, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
83,098 ± 7,048 people
India
80,532 ± 6,939 people
Iraq
55,181 ± 5,751 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 83,098 Michigan residents, followed by India with 80,532 and Iraq with 55,181.

Foreign-Born Population

2.62%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

198 people

1.14%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

87 people

As of 2024, 2.62% of Albion, MI residents (198 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Albion, MI was 1.14%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Albion, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
79 ± 43
Gulf War (2001-)
47 ± 41
Gulf War (1990s)
33 ± 35

Albion, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.68 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Albion, MI.

Health

94% of the population of Albion, MI has health coverage, with 41.1% on employee plans, 29.7% on Medicaid, 9.38% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 0.89% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1,276 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,276 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1246 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 33.4% under 18 years, 26.4% between 18 and 34 years, 27.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.98%

Uninsured

41.1%

Employer Coverage

29.7%

Medicaid

9.38%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

0.89%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Albion, MI declined by 13.4% from 6.91% to 5.98%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Albion, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Albion, MI employs 2.61k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Albion, MI were Manufacturing (521 people), Educational Services (497 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (448 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($95,250), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,833), and Manufacturing ($47,083).

Employment

Occupations

2.61k

2024 Value

± 295

1.52%

1 Year growth

± 15.8%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Albion, MI grew at a rate of 1.52%, from 2.57k employees to 2.61k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Albion, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (430 people), Production Occupations (362 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (196 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Albion, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

2.61k

2024 Value

± 295

1.52%

1 Year growth

± 15.8%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Albion, MI grew at a rate of 1.52%, from 2.57k employees to 2.61k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Albion, MI, are Manufacturing (521 people), Educational Services (497 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (448 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Albion, MI, though some of these residents may live in Albion, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,480

Median earning men ± $6,695

$22,107

Median earning women ± $3,068

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($73,287), Other Services Except Public Administration ($55,833), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,833).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($40,758), Manufacturing ($38,633), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($27,130).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Y-Axis

2.16%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Albion, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.3%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.788%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Elissa Slotkin

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Albion, MI awarded 300 degrees. The student population of Albion, MI in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 611 male students and 697 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Albion, MI are White (185 and 62.7%), Black or African American (41 and 13.9%), Hispanic or Latino (35 and 11.9%), and Unknown (18 and 6.1%).

The largest universities in Albion, MI by number of degrees awarded are Albion College (300 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Albion, MI are Kinesiology & Exercise Science (33 and 11%), Other Research & Experimental Psychology (32 and 10.7%), and General Biological Sciences (27 and 9%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $56,330.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Albion, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 6.87%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 1,308 (46.7% men and 53.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 1,308 students enrolled in Albion, MI, 46.7% men and 53.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 703 records, of which 57.6% were women and 42.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Kinesiology & Exercise Science
33 degrees awarded
Other Research & Experimental Psychology
32 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
27 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Albion, MI was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 33 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Albion, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Albion College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

300 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Albion College with 300 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 141 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Albion, MI, which is 0.887 times less than the 159 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 185 degrees mean that there were 4.51 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 41 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($56,330) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($620) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($850) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Albion, MI was $99,900 in 2024, which is 0.3 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $91,100 to $99,900, a 9.66% increase. The homeownership rate in Albion, MI is 60%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Albion, MI have an average commute time of 22.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Albion, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$99,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$12,898

$1,418

Median Property Taxes

±$184

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Albion, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Albion, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

60%

Homeownership

2024

58.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 60% of the housing units in Albion, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 61.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Albion, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$39,885

Median Household Income

± $3,411

2.37k

Number of Households

± 264

In 2024, the median household income of the 2.37k households in Albion, MI declined from $39,885 from the previous year's value of $40,040.

The following chart displays the households in Albion, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Albion, MI is from Michigan.

0.46

2024 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.462

2023 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2024, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (69.5%)
Walked (10.9%)
Worked At Home (8.05%)

In 2024, 69.5% of workers in Albion, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (10.9%) and those who worked at home (8.05%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Albion, MI have a shorter commute time (22.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.23% of the workforce in Albion, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Albion, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Albion, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Albion, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

25.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Albion, MI (1.5k out of 5.95k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Albion, MI is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.