Atlanta, Michigan
Atlanta, Michigan | ||
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FIPS code 26-03920[3] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 0620305[4] |
Atlanta is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the county seat of Montmorency County.[5] The community had a population of 720 at the 2020 census,[2] down from 827 in 2010. Atlanta has been nicknamed the "Elk Capital of Michigan".[6]
Atlanta is home to the annual
History
Atlanta was established in 1881 by Alfred J. West. The Atlanta post office opened under the name "Big Rock" on March 24, 1882; the name was changed to Atlanta on October 2, 1882, and was named after Atlanta, Georgia.[8]
Geography
Atlanta is in central Montmorency County, mainly in eastern Briley Township, with a portion extending east into Avery Township. It is 46 miles (74 km) west of Alpena on Lake Huron, 32 miles (51 km) east of Gaylord and Interstate 75, and 26 miles (42 km) south of Onaway.
According to the
Major highways
- M-32 is an east–west route that runs through the community. The highway can be used to access Gaylord to the west, and Hillman and Alpena to the east.
- M-33 is a north–south route that runs through the community. The highway can be used to access Mio to the south, and Onaway and Cheboygan to the north.
Climate
This
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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2000 | 757 | — | |
2010 | 827 | 9.2% | |
2020 | 720 | −12.9% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[10] |
As of the
There were 339 households, out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.3% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.73.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 22.1% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 22.3% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $23,529, and the median income for a family was $37,188. Males had a median income of $28,250 versus $18,854 for females. The
Education
Atlanta is served by the Atlanta Community Schools district.[11]
References
Notes
- ^ a b "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ^ a b "P1. Race – Atlanta CDP, Michigan: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Atlanta, Michigan
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ "Home | Atlanta Chamber of Commerce". Atlanta. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
- ^ Sno*Drift web site Archived 2008-09-14 at the Wayback Machine
- ISBN 0-8143-1838-X.
- ^ "Atlanta, Michigan Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ "Atlanta Community Schools". www.atlantaschools.us. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
Sources
- Romig, Walter (October 1, 1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names: The History of the Founding and the Naming of More Than Five Thousand Past and Present Michigan Communities (Paperback). Great Lakes Books Series. Detroit, Michigan: ISBN 081431838X.