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Albion, MI
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Living in Albion



Albion is a somewhat small city located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 7,622 people and five associated neighborhoods, Albion is the 144th largest community in Michigan. Albion has a large stock of pre-World War II architecture, making it one of the older and more historic cities in the country.

Albion is a small town with a large college student population. Because of this, there is a real youthful, hip vibe to the place, and much of the life in the town is centered on the college. This has helped Albion to buck the trend of other small towns that have suffered declining populations over the past 20 to 30 years. Spending by students, and faculty and staff jobs, are a big part of the local economy.

The education level of Albion citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 18.45% of adults 25 and older in Albion have a college degree.

The per capita income in Albion in 2022 was $18,850, which is low income relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $75,400 for a family of four. However, Albion contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Albion is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Albion home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Albion residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Albion include German, English, Irish, Polish, and Italian.

The most common language spoken in Albion is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.


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