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Atlanta, MI

Census-designated place in Montmorency County, Michigan.

Population

758

Land area

3.6sq mi

People per sq mi

210

ZIP codes

0

Atlanta and its ZIP codes

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Atlanta at a glance

  • The median household income is $42,936, 41% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $100,200 (57% below Michigan) and median rent is $699 a month.

Local data for Atlanta, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Atlanta, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$42,936

Poverty rate

24.5%

Median home value

$100,200

Median rent

$699/mo

Homeownership

77.1%

Bachelor's or higher

7.6%

Median age

48.6

Average commute

18.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (177), Polish Americans (145), French Americans (75).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montmorency County. PPP loans are for Atlanta.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.1%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$42,724

2,056 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$45,102

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$111M

FY 2026, $12,145 per person

Montmorency County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Atlanta, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone60.1%
  • Carpooled30.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
  • Worked from home4.7%

Average one-way commute: 18.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Atlanta, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

176

Countywide, mostly winter storm

July high / Jan low

80° / 10°F

32.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Atlanta, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.5%

U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts

Diabetes

14.7%

U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts

Smoking

16.9%

U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.8%

U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts

Cities near Atlanta

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
LewistonCensus-designated place11 mi2.8
Canada Creek RanchCensus-designated place12 mi2.2
HillmanVillage13 mi1.7
MillersburgVillage23 mi1
MioCensus-designated place24 mi8.4
OnawayCity25 mi1.6
TowerCensus-designated place25 mi0.5
GaylordCity26 mi5.2
VanderbiltVillage27 mi1.1
PosenVillage28 mi1
WolverineVillage29 mi1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Atlanta, MI in?
Atlanta is in Montmorency County, Michigan.
What is the population of Atlanta, MI?
About 758 people live in Atlanta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Atlanta?
Nearby places include Lewiston (11 mi), Canada Creek Ranch (12 mi), Hillman (13 mi), Millersburg (23 mi), Mio (24 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023