Moving to Almont, Michigan
The current estimated population of Almont, Michigan is 2,674, with 49.1% male and 50.9% female. The village has experienced modest growth, known for its small-town charm and proximity to the greater Detroit metropolitan area.
City Facts
- Year founded: 1828
- County: Lapeer
- Land area: 1.4 square miles
- Population density: Approximately 1,910 people per square mile
- Area code: 810
- Zip code: 48003
Geography and Location
Almont, Michigan is located in Lapeer County, about 45 miles north of Detroit. The village is situated along M-53, providing easy access to larger towns and cities in the region. Almont is primarily a residential community, with a historic downtown area that reflects its small-town roots. The surrounding area is largely agricultural, with rolling hills and open farmland. The village’s quiet atmosphere and strong sense of community make it an attractive place to live, especially for families and commuters to the Detroit metropolitan area.
Demographics
Median resident age: 33.3 years
Median household income: $53,984
Median house value: $135,400
Population by Race
Races in Almont:
- White Non-Hispanic (94.2%)
- Hispanic (4.1%)
- Other race (2.3%)
- American Indian (1.0%)
- Two or more races (0.9%)
Ancestries: German (26.6%), Polish (15.6%), Irish (12.9%), English (12.3%), Italian (8.5%), United States (7.0%).
Elevation: 850 feet
Land area: 1.5 square miles
Population by Education
For population 25 years and over in Almont
- High school or higher: 86.9%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 14.8%
- Graduate or professional degree: 4.9%
- Unemployed: 2.6%
- Mean travel time to work: 31.0 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Almont village
- Never married: 21.8%
- Now married: 59.2%
- Separated: 0.8%
- Widowed: 6.3%
- Divorced: 11.8%
2.9% Foreign born (1.2% Europe, 0.9% Latin America, 0.5% North America).
Population change in the 1990s: +418 (+17.5%).
Hospitals
Hospitals/medical centers near Almont:
- LAPEER REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; LAPEER, MI)
- HAVENWYCK HOSPITAL (about 23 miles; AUBURN HILLS, MI)
- ST JOSEPHS MERCY HOSPITAL & HLTH SVCS (about 23 miles; CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI)
Airports
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Almont:
- OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL (about 32 miles; PONTIAC, MI; Abbreviation: PTK)
- DETROIT CITY (about 36 miles; DETROIT, MI; Abbreviation: DET)
- BISHOP INTERNATIONAL (about 48 miles; FLINT, MI; Abbreviation: FNT)
Other public-use airports nearest to Almont:
- ROMEO STATE (about 11 miles; ROMEO, MI; Abbreviation: D98)
- GAVAGAN FLD (about 17 miles; YALE, MI; Abbreviation: 48G)
- RAY COMMUNITY (about 18 miles; RAY, MI; Abbreviation: 57D)
Colleges and Universities
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Almont:
- OAKLAND UNIVERSITY (about 21 miles; ROCHESTER HILLS, MI; Full-time enrollment: 11,424)
- UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-DETROIT CAMPUS (about 24 miles; TROY, MI; Full-time enrollment: 2,090)
- OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE-BLOOMFIELD HILLS CAMPUS (about 27 miles; BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI; Full-time enrollment: 11,634)
- ST CLAIR COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 28 miles; PORT HURON, MI; Full-time enrollment: 2,287)
- MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 29 miles; WARREN, MI; Full-time enrollment: 11,057)
- LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (about 34 miles; SOUTHFIELD, MI; Full-time enrollment: 2,479)
- MARYGROVE COLLEGE (about 35 miles; DETROIT, MI; Full-time enrollment: 5,301)
Schools
Public high school in Almont:
- ALMONT JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 826; Location: 4701 HOWLAND ROAD; Grades: 07 – 12)
Public primary/middle schools in Almont:
- ALMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 560; Location: 401 CHURCH STREET; Grades: 03 – 06)
- ORCHARD PRIMARY SCHOOL (Students: 413; Location: 4664 KIDDER ROAD; Grades: KG – 02)
Libraries
Library in Almont:
- ALMONT DISTRICT LIBRARY (Operating income: $273,667; Location: 213 WEST SAINT CLAIR STREET; 23,498 books; 803 audio materials; 661 video materials; 95 serial subscriptions)