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Attica, MI
Census-designated place in Lapeer County, Michigan.
Population
627
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
131
ZIP codes
0
Attica and its ZIP codes
Attica at a glance
- Attica is 26% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $39,318, 46% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $186,300 (20% below Michigan).
Local data for Attica, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Attica, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,318
Poverty rate
13.4%
Median home value
$186,300
Homeownership
97.5%
Bachelor's or higher
9.6%
Median age
67.1
Average commute
33.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (106), Polish Americans (61), Dutch Americans (55).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lapeer County. PPP loans are for Attica.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,485
22,229 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,585
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$628M
FY 2026, $7,084 per person
How people get to work
Attica, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone51.0%
- Carpooled12.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other10.1%
- Worked from home18.2%
Average one-way commute: 33.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Attica, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
471
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
47
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 15°F
31.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Attica, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Attica
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Imlay CityCity | 4.4 mi | 2.5 |
| DrydenVillage | 6.4 mi | 1.1 |
| LapeerCity | 7.9 mi | 7.3 |
| MetamoraVillage | 8.9 mi | 0.8 |
| AlmontVillage | 9.8 mi | 1.4 |
| LeonardVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| Barnes LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| CapacVillage | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| Millers LakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| North BranchVillage | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| ColumbiavilleVillage | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| Brown CityCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| OxfordVillage | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| DavisonCity | 18 mi | 2 |
| RomeoVillage | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| Lake OrionVillage | 18 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Attica, MI in?
- Attica is in Lapeer County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Attica, MI?
- About 627 people live in Attica, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Attica?
- Nearby places include Imlay City (4.4 mi), Dryden (6.4 mi), Lapeer (7.9 mi), Metamora (8.9 mi), Almont (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023