Attica, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

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

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Attica, Michigan had a total population of 627, the 513th largest community in Michigan, with a median household income of $39,318, which is 46% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 13.4%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 46% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Only 9.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.

Attica Quick Facts

Population 62790% MOE ±235

Median Household Income $39,31890% MOE ±$35,656

Median Home Value $186,30090% MOE ±$17,567

Poverty Rate 13.4%90% MOE ±14.3 pts

Unemployment Rate 0.0%90% MOE ±5.6 pts

Median Age 67.1 years90% MOE ±7.4 years

Homeownership Rate 97.5%90% MOE ±9.4 pts

Affordability Ratio 4.7x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.6%90% MOE ±8.9 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 88.6%

Diversity Index 27/100

Population 627 513th of 745

Median Income $39,318 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 13.4% 8% higher than national

Median Home Value $186,300 above average

How Attica 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	828	627	No clear change (-24.3%)
Median household income	$90,066	$39,318	-56.3%
Median home value¹	$192,483	$186,300	No clear change (-3.2%)

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

How Attica Compares

Median Household Income

Attica

$39,318

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Attica

$186,300

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 26.7%

$25K-$50K 29.6%

$50K-$100K 17.6%

$100K+ 26.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

9.1%

$10K-$15K

3.1%

$15K-$20K

4.7%

$20K-$25K

9.8%

$25K-$30K

3.1%

$30K-$35K

17.6%

$35K-$40K

3.5%

$40K-$45K

2.8%

$45K-$50K

2.5%

$50K-$60K

8.8%

$60K-$75K

1.6%

$75K-$100K

7.2%

$100K-$125K

6.9%

$125K-$150K

3.1%

$150K-$200K

6.9%

$200K+

9.1%

Employment

0.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

32.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 97.5%

Renter 2.5%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.7x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

3.2%

18-34

16.0%

35-54

12.3%

55-74

54.7%

75+

13.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

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+)

Attica Rankings in Michigan

#513 Population of 745

#692 Median Income of 732

#638 Education of 745

#287 Home Value of 730

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Other Cities in Lapeer County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Lapeer	9,082	$52,716	24.5%	$178,400
Imlay City	3,721	$59,911	23.5%	$150,000
Almont	2,838	$83,537	8.4%	$246,500
Dryden	1,182	$70,352	4.6%	$208,300
North Branch	1,166	$56,731	15.3%	$152,000
Brown City	1,139	$58,750	18.6%	$127,700
Barnes Lake	952	$79,400	3.5%	$225,900
Columbiaville	754	$54,135	11.7%	$142,600
Metamora	693	$85,750	6.0%	$270,900
Millers Lake	554	$70,298	21.5%	$216,700

Cities Similar to Attica

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Morley	624	$41,750	$122,500	11.7%	34.0%
Marion	581	$40,833	$110,900	14.0%	22.4%
Onaway	674	$41,622	$69,800	8.0%	23.4%
Gobles	595	$44,250	$104,200	12.4%	22.8%
Oscoda	654	$46,801	$86,500	29.4%	18.5%

A note before these figures: with a population of 627, Attica'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

Attica is a small community located in Michigan, within Lapeer County. The total population is 627. It ranks as the 513th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Attica is 67.1 years. This is 67% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 3.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 13.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Attica is $39,318. This is 46% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 51% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.4%. This is 1% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Attica, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $186,300. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $231,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.7x. 97.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Attica has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.3%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 13.1%.

Education

9.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 70% 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 88.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Attica, 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 Attica, Michigan?

Attica, Michigan has a population of 627 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Attica, MI?

The median household income in Attica is $39,318, which is 51% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Attica, MI?

The poverty rate in Attica is 13.4%. This means approximately 84 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Attica, Michigan?

Attica's population is 85.0% White, 0.6% Black, 7.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Attica, MI?

The median home value in Attica is $186,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.7x.

How educated is Attica, Michigan?

9.6% of adults (25+) in Attica hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.