Alba, Michigan

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Population in 2010: 295.
Males: 148  (50.2%)
Females: 147  (49.8%)
Median resident age:

29.5 years
Michigan median age:

40.3 years

Zip codes: 49611, 49730.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $67,323
Alba:

$67,323
MI:

$66,986

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $39,395

Alba CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $222,949
Alba:

$222,949
MI:

$224,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $125,561; detached houses: $128,011; mobile homes: $53,731
March 2022 cost of living index in Alba: 80.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.8%
(5.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Alba, MI (2022)
    • 40193.7%White alone
    • 194.4%Hispanic
    • 30.7%Two or more races

Races in Alba detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Michigan and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Alba, Michigan as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Alba is 118 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (44.0%), German (30.2%), Polish (13.8%), English (4.7%), Irish (2.9%), Lithuanian (1.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1179 feet

8 residents are foreign born

This place:

1.9%
Michigan:

6.9%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Saginaw, MI (118.7 miles , pop. 61,799).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Milwaukee, WI (199.4 miles , pop. 596,974).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (256.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lakes of the North, MI (2.3 miles ),
Mancelona, MI (2.6 miles ),
Bellaire, MI (3.4 miles ),
Manistee Lake, MI (3.7 miles ),
Boyne Falls, MI (3.7 miles ),
Gaylord, MI (3.8 miles ),
East Jordan, MI (3.8 miles ),
Central Lake, MI (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 44.97 N, Longitude: 84.97 W

Area code: 231

Distribution of median household income in Alba, MI in 2022
Distribution of house value in Alba, MI in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.2%
Michigan:

3.5%

Tornado activity:

Alba-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Michigan state average. It is 63% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1956, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 30.6 miles away from the Alba place center killed 2 people and injured 24 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 7/3/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.7 miles away from the place center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Alba-area historical earthquake activity is near Michigan state average. It is 90% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 333.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 301.9 miles away from Alba center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 190.8 miles away from the city center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 308.4 miles away from the city center
On 9/2/1994 at 21:23:06, a magnitude 3.5 (3.4 LG, 3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 151.7 miles away from Alba center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 313.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Antrim County (4) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Alba:

  • MEADOW BROOK MEDICAL CARE FACILITY (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; BELLAIRE, MI)
  • HEALTH WARES INC (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; GAYLORD, MI)
  • PROVINCIAL HOUSE GAYLORD (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; GAYLORD, MI)
  • TENDERCARE GAYLORD (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; GAYLORD, MI)
  • HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN (Hospital, about 15 miles away; GAYLORD, MI)
  • OTSEGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 16 miles away; GAYLORD, MI)

Amtrak stations near Alba:

  • 7 miles: MANCELONA (849 U.S. 131) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible.
  • 14 miles: BOYNE FALLS (U.S. 131 & HWY. 75) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible.
  • 17 miles: BOYNE CITY (1002 DIVISION ST.) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, snack bar.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alba:

  • Northwestern Michigan College (about 34 miles; Traverse City, MI; Full-time enrollment: 3,276)
  • Mid Michigan Community College (about 71 miles; Harrison, MI; FT enrollment: 3,653)
  • Ferris State University (about 93 miles; Big Rapids, MI; FT enrollment: 11,238)
  • Central Michigan University (about 97 miles; Mount Pleasant, MI; FT enrollment: 22,758)
  • Northwood University-Michigan (about 100 miles; Midland, MI; FT enrollment: 2,763)
  • Lake Superior State University (about 109 miles; Sault Ste Marie, MI; FT enrollment: 2,242)
  • Delta College (about 110 miles; University Center, MI; FT enrollment: 7,480)

Public high school in Alba:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Alba: Alba Station (A), Star Township Fire Department (B), Chestonia Township Library (C), Alba Fire Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Alba: Alba Pentecostal Tabernacle Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Star Township Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Antrim County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
Michigan:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

69.3%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.0%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Alba:

Marital status in Alba, MI
  • Never married: 41.8%
  • Now married: 45.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 1.7%
  • Divorced: 10.8%

For population 25 years and over in Alba:

  • High school or higher: 97.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.6%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.9
Michigan average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Alba, MI (based on Antrim County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,25314
Catholic2,1945
Evangelical Protestant2,10524
Other173
None17,011-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
Antrim County:

3.30 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Antrim County:

2.48 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

1.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 12
Antrim County:

4.95 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 34
Here:

14.03 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.80 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.0%
Michigan:

9.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Antrim County:

29.8%
Michigan:

29.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.6%
State:

13.4%

Strongest AM radio stations in Alba:

  • WTCM (580 AM; 35 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WLDR (1210 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KINGSLEY, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJML (1110 AM; 10 kW; PETOSKEY, MI)
  • WCCW (1310 AM; 15 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WCCW RADIO, INC.)
  • WMKT (1270 AM; 5 kW; CHARLEVOIX, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WOAP (1080 AM; 50 kW; OWOSSO, MI)
  • WWKK (750 AM; 1 kW; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: STONE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WHAK (960 AM; 5 kW; ROGERS CITY, MI)
  • WJR (760 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WIDG (940 AM; 5 kW; ST. IGNACE, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WWJ (950 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKJF (1370 AM; 5 kW; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: WKJF RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Alba:

  • WKPK (106.7 FM; GAYLORD, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO OF GAYLORD, INC.)
  • WKHQ-FM (105.9 FM; CHARLEVOIX, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WBCM (93.5 FM; BOYNE CITY, MI; Owner: WBCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WTLI (89.3 FM; BEAR CREEK TOWNSHIP, MI; Owner: SUPERIOR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WBLW (88.1 FM; GAYLORD, MI; Owner: GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH)
  • WLXT (96.3 FM; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WMJZ-FM (95.3 FM; GAYLORD, MI; Owner: DARBY ADVERTISING, INC.)
  • WKLT (97.5 FM; KALKASKA, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO OF MICHIGAN, INC.)
  • WICV (100.9 FM; EAST JORDAN, MI; Owner: INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS)
  • WJZQ (92.9 FM; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: WKJF RADIO, INC.)
  • WFDX (92.5 FM; ATLANTA, MI; Owner: NORTHERN MICHIGAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WMKC (102.9 FM; ST. IGNACE, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WKLZ-FM (98.9 FM; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO OF PETOSKEY, INC.)
  • WCML-FM (91.7 FM; ALPENA, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WCMW-FM (103.9 FM; HARBOR SPRINGS, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WPHN (90.5 FM; GAYLORD, MI; Owner: NORTHERN CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WCZW (107.9 FM; CHARLEVOIX, MI; Owner: WCCW RADIO, INC.)
  • WICA (91.5 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS)
  • WGRY-FM (100.3 FM; GRAYLING, MI; Owner: GANNON BROADCASTING SYSTEM'S, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Alba:

  • WGTU (Channel 29; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: SCANLAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCMV (Channel 27; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WFUP (Channel 45; VANDERBILT, MI; Owner: ROCKFLEET BROADCASTING II, LLC)
  • W55CL (Channel 55; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WCML (Channel 6; ALPENA, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • W34CR (Channel 34; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: FRANK J. CATZ, LIVING TRUST)
  • W41CK (Channel 41; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: FRANK J. CATZ, LIVING TRUST)
  • W39CB (Channel 39; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W62CR (Channel 62; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W36CD (Channel 36; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W66CY (Channel 66; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

Alba fatal accident list:

Mar 27, 2008 01:06 PM, Us-131, Lat: 44.969930, Lon: -84.977860, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2
May 17, 1998 08:50 PM, Alba Hwy, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 0.7mTotal length
  • 80Total average daily traffic
  • 1Total average daily truck traffic
  • 90Total future (year 2018) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Alba)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Cadillac Live, (Lat: 44.975000 Lon: -84.969444), Call Sign: KC26255,
    Assigned Frequencies: 1990.00 MHz, 2008.00 MHz, 2025.00 MHz, 2042.00 MHz, 2059.00 MHz, 2076.00 MHz, 2093.00 MHz, Grant Date: 10/05/1998, Cancellation Date: 08/30/2010, Registrant: Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, Pllc, 1401 Eye Street N.W., Seventh Floor, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 857-4441, Fax: (202) 261-0041, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Alba, MI
  • 46.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 18.5%Electricity
  • 18.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 16.8%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Alba, MI
  • 88.9%Other fuel
  • 11.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Alba compared to Michigan state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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