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Advance, MI
Census-designated place in Charlevoix County, Michigan.
Population
377
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
139
ZIP codes
0
Advance and its ZIP codes
Local data for Advance, MI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Charlevoix County. PPP loans are for Advance.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,554
10,881 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,513
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$224M
FY 2026, $8,584 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Advance, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
107
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
40
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 12°F
35.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Advance, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.1%
U.S. 33.3% -2.2 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
8.5%
U.S. 12.8% -4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.5%
U.S. 11.1% -7.6 pts
Cities near Advance
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Boyne CityCity | 3.5 mi | 4 |
| Horton BayCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 4.8 |
| East JordanCity | 4.8 mi | 3 |
| IrontonCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1 |
| Walloon LakeCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.4 |
| EllsworthVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Boyne FallsVillage | 9.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Bay ShoreCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| PetoskeyCity | 10 mi | 5.1 |
| CharlevoixCity | 11 mi | 2 |
| Central LakeVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| Bay ViewCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| NorwoodCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2 |
| EastportCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2 |
| Harbor SpringsCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| AlbaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Advance, MI in?
- Advance is in Charlevoix County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Advance, MI?
- About 377 people live in Advance, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Advance?
- Nearby places include Boyne City (3.5 mi), Horton Bay (4.5 mi), East Jordan (4.8 mi), Ironton (5.9 mi), Walloon Lake (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023