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The current estimated population of Alanson, Michigan is 770, with 48.9% male and 51.1% female. The population has remained relatively stable over the years, with the village serving as a quiet, rural community in northern Michigan.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1875
  • County: Emmet
  • Land area: 0.79 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 975 people per square mile
  • Area code: 231
  • Zip code: 49706

Geography and Location

Alanson, Michigan is located in Emmet County, in the northern part of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. The village is situated along the Crooked River, which connects to the Inland Waterway, a historic water route used for boating and fishing. Alanson is surrounded by picturesque lakes, forests, and rolling hills, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and vacationers. The nearby communities of Petoskey and Harbor Springs provide additional amenities and attractions, while Alanson maintains its small-town, peaceful atmosphere. The region is known for its natural beauty, especially during the summer and fall, when tourists flock to the area to enjoy boating, hiking, and other outdoor activities.

Demographics

Median resident age: 32.8 years
Median household income: $33,125
Median house value: $82,400

Population by Race

Races in Alanson:

  • White Non-Hispanic (88.8%)
  • American Indian (8.2%)
  • Two or more races (3.3%)
  • Hispanic (1.0%)
  • Black (0.9%)
  • Other race (0.5%)

Ancestries: German (22.4%), Irish (13.5%), English (12.2%), United States (9.6%), Polish (7.5%), French (5.9%).

Elevation: 615 feet

Land area: 1.0 square miles

Map of Alanson, MI

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Alanson

  • High school or higher: 86.2%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 12.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
  • Unemployed: 5.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 24.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alanson village

  • Never married: 16.9%
  • Now married: 62.7%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 7.0%
  • Divorced: 12.4%

2.9% Foreign born (1.3% Europe, 1.0% North America, 0.6% Asia).

Population change in the 1990s: +117 (+17.5%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Alanson:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alanson:

  • PELLSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT OF EMMET COUNTY (about 9 miles; PELLSTON, MI; Abbreviation: PLN)
  • OTSEGO COUNTY (about 31 miles; GAYLORD, MI; Abbreviation: GLR)
  • CHIPPEWA COUNTY INTL (about 60 miles; SAULT STE MARIE, MI; Abbreviation: CIU)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alanson:

  • HARBOR SPRINGS (about 8 miles; HARBOR SPRINGS, MI; Abbreviation: MGN)
  • CALVIN CAMPBELL MUNI (about 14 miles; INDIAN RIVER, MI; Abbreviation: Y65)
  • PBEAAYE (about 18 miles; TOPINABEE, MI; Abbreviation: Y30)

Amtrak stations near Alanson:

  • 8 miles: PELLSTON (100 STIMPSON ST.) – Bus Station. Services: fully wheelchair accessible.
  • 14 miles: PETOSKY (PETOSKEY, 301 W. MITCHELL ST.) – Bus Station. Services: fully wheelchair accessible.
  • 16 miles: WALLOON LAKE (HWY. 75 AT US HWY 131) – Bus Station. Services: fully wheelchair accessible.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alanson:

  • NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE (about 72 miles; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Full-time enrollment: 2,343)
  • LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY (about 77 miles; SAULT STE MARIE, MI; Full-time enrollment: 2,677)
  • FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 130 miles; BIG RAPIDS, MI; Full-time enrollment: 8,593)
  • CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY (about 130 miles; MT PLEASANT, MI; Full-time enrollment: 21,353)
  • NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY (about 132 miles; MIDLAND, MI; Full-time enrollment: 2,784)
  • SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 141 miles; UNIVERSITY CENTER, MI; Full-time enrollment: 6,216)
  • DELTA COLLEGE (about 141 miles; UNIVERSITY CENTER, MI; Full-time enrollment: 5,117)

Public primary/middle school in Alanson:

  • LITTLEFIELD SCHOOL (K-12) (Students: 454; Location: 7400 NORTH STREET; Grades: PK – 12)

Libraries

Library in Alanson:

  • ALANSON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $49,500; Location: 7631 BURR AVENUE; 4,470 books; 5 audio materials; 8 video materials; 5 serial subscriptions)

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