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Albion, MI
City in Calhoun County, Michigan.
Population
7,560
Land area
4.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,714
ZIP codes
0
Albion and its ZIP codes
Albion at a glance
- Albion is about 9.6 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- It is the 135th most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- Households here earn a median of $39,885 a year, 45% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,900 (57% below Michigan) and median rent is $775 a month.
Local data for Albion, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Albion, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,885
Poverty rate
25.2%
Median home value
$99,900
Median rent
$775/mo
Homeownership
60.0%
Bachelor's or higher
17.5%
Median age
25.8
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (676), Irish Americans (458), Mexican Americans (308).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calhoun County. PPP loans are for Albion.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,996
54,949 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,199
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $7,932 per person
How people get to work
Albion, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.5%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked10.9%
- Bicycle1.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home8.1%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Albion, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
327
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
129
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 18°F
32.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Albion, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.3%
U.S. 33.3% +12.0 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
19.1%
U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Albion
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HomerVillage | 7.4 mi | 1.4 |
| ConcordVillage | 7.5 mi | 1.5 |
| SpringportVillage | 9.7 mi | 1.3 |
| ParmaVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| Spring ArborCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| MarshallCity | 14 mi | 7.8 |
| LitchfieldCity | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| HanoverVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| TekonshaVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| OlivetCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| JacksonCity | 18 mi | 10.8 |
| Eaton RapidsCity | 19 mi | 3.6 |
| JonesvilleCity | 19 mi | 2.8 |
| BellevueVillage | 19 mi | 1 |
| BurlingtonVillage | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| Vandercook LakeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Albion, MI in?
- Albion is in Calhoun County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Albion, MI?
- About 7,560 people live in Albion, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Albion?
- Nearby places include Homer (7.4 mi), Concord (7.5 mi), Springport (9.7 mi), Parma (10 mi), Spring Arbor (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023