Atlanta, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Atlanta, Michigan had a total population of 758, the 483rd largest community in Michigan, with a median household income of $42,936, which is 41% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 24.5%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 41% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Only 7.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.8%.

Atlanta Quick Facts

Population 75890% MOE ±146

Median Household Income $42,93690% MOE ±$4,882

Median Home Value $100,20090% MOE ±$13,575

Poverty Rate 24.5%90% MOE ±9.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 1.8%90% MOE ±2.8 pts

Median Age 48.6 years90% MOE ±8.2 years

Homeownership Rate 77.1%90% MOE ±10.2 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.6%90% MOE ±4.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 95.6%

Diversity Index 17/100

Population 758 483rd of 745

Median Income $42,936 bottom 20%

Poverty Rate 24.5% 97% higher than national

Median Home Value $100,200 bottom 20%

How Atlanta Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	703	758	No clear change (+7.8%)
Median household income	$35,918	$42,936	No clear change (+19.5%)
Median home value¹	$82,950	$100,200	No clear change (+20.8%)
Median gross rent	$677	$699	No clear change (+3.3%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

How Atlanta Compares

Median Household Income

Atlanta

$42,936

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Atlanta

$100,200

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 34.3%

$25K-$50K 28.4%

$50K-$100K 33.9%

$100K+ 3.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.5%

$10K-$15K

9.6%

$15K-$20K

3.2%

$20K-$25K

14.0%

$25K-$30K

2.3%

$30K-$35K

4.3%

$35K-$40K

1.8%

$40K-$45K

15.3%

$45K-$50K

4.6%

$50K-$60K

1.1%

$60K-$75K

13.7%

$75K-$100K

19.0%

$100K-$125K

0.9%

$125K-$150K

1.4%

$150K-$200K

1.1%

$200K+

0.0%

Employment

1.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

42.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.1%

Renter 22.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $699/mo 19.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

13.3%

18-34

21.2%

35-54

24.1%

55-74

34.6%

75+

6.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Atlanta Rankings in Michigan

#483 Population of 745

#651 Median Income of 732

#676 Education of 745

#620 Home Value of 730

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Other Cities in Montmorency County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Lewiston	1,201	$54,231	18.6%	$169,800
Canada Creek Ranch	381	$76,107	4.5%	$207,100

Cities Similar to Atlanta

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Mackinaw City	778	$42,031	$224,300	29.0%	16.4%
Elkton	750	$48,654	$92,300	16.5%	23.0%
Middletown	799	$46,250	$90,700	6.9%	34.8%
Merrill	798	$47,500	$93,200	11.3%	33.5%
Pittsford	707	$45,833	$105,700	12.3%	24.5%

A note before these figures: with a population of 758, Atlanta's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Atlanta is a small community located in Michigan, within Montmorency County. The total population is 758. It ranks as the 483rd most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Atlanta is 48.6 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 13.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Atlanta is $42,936. This is 41% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 47% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.5%. This is 86% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 1.8%. This is 69% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $100,200. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Atlanta is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Atlanta has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.2% of all residents. Asian residents account for 3.0%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

7.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 77% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Atlanta, Michigan is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Atlanta, Michigan?

Atlanta, Michigan has a population of 758 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Atlanta, MI?

The median household income in Atlanta is $42,936, which is 47% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Atlanta, MI?

The poverty rate in Atlanta is 24.5%. This means approximately 181 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Atlanta, Michigan?

Atlanta's population is 91.2% White, 0.9% Black, 0.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 3.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Atlanta, MI?

The median home value in Atlanta is $100,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.3x.

How educated is Atlanta, Michigan?

7.6% of adults (25+) in Atlanta hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.