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Armada, Michigan Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Armada is 1,800, with a gender distribution of 48% male and 52% female. The population has remained steady, supported by its agricultural roots and small-town character in southeastern Michigan.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1832
  • County: Macomb County
  • Land area: 0.7 square miles
  • Population density: 2,571 people per square mile
  • Area code: 586
  • Zip code: 48005

Geography and Location

Armada is located in southeastern Michigan, within Macomb County, about 40 miles north of Detroit. The village is part of the larger Detroit metropolitan area, but it retains a rural, small-town atmosphere, with agriculture playing a key role in the local economy. Armada is known for its annual Armada Fair, one of the oldest county fairs in Michigan, which celebrates the area’s farming heritage. The town has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm, humid summers. Armada is accessible via major roads such as M-53, which connects it to nearby towns and cities, including the northern suburbs of Detroit. The local economy is based on small businesses, agriculture, and services that cater to the surrounding rural community. Armada’s combination of rural charm, agricultural heritage, and proximity to the Detroit metro area makes it a popular place for families seeking a quieter lifestyle within commuting distance of the city.

Demographics

Median resident age: 34.4 years
Median household income: $61,700
Median house value: $142,900

Population by Race

Races in Armada:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.4%)
  • Hispanic (1.7%)
  • American Indian (1.3%)
  • Two or more races (1.1%)

Ancestries: German (30.1%), Polish (15.1%), Irish (13.4%), English (10.2%), United States (9.0%), Italian (8.6%).

Elevation: 750 feet

Land area: 0.7 square miles

Map of Armada, MI

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Armada

  • High school or higher: 90.7%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 17.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.3%
  • Unemployed: 2.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 31.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Armada village

  • Never married: 23.3%
  • Now married: 62.0%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 6.7%
  • Divorced: 7.5%

1.7% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +70 (+4.7%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Armada:

  • CRITTENTON HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; COLUMBUS, MI)
  • HARBOR OAKS HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; NEW BALTIMORE, MI)
  • MT CLEMENS GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; MOUNT CLEMENS, MI)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Armada:

  • DETROIT CITY (about 32 miles; DETROIT, MI; Abbreviation: DET)
  • OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL (about 40 miles; PONTIAC, MI; Abbreviation: PTK)
  • DETROIT METROPOLITAN WAYNE COUNTY (about 55 miles; DETROIT, MI; Abbreviation: DTW)

Other public-use airports nearest to Armada:

  • ROMEO STATE (about 8 miles; ROMEO, MI; Abbreviation: D98)
  • RAY COMMUNITY (about 8 miles; RAY, MI; Abbreviation: 57D)
  • BERZ-MACOMB (about 15 miles; DETROIT, MI; Abbreviation: UIZ)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Armada:

  • ST CLAIR COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 16 miles; PORT HURON, MI; Full-time enrollment: 2,287)
  • MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 24 miles; WARREN, MI; Full-time enrollment: 11,057)
  • OAKLAND UNIVERSITY (about 25 miles; ROCHESTER HILLS, MI; Full-time enrollment: 11,424)
  • UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-DETROIT CAMPUS (about 26 miles; TROY, MI; Full-time enrollment: 2,090)
  • OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE-BLOOMFIELD HILLS CAMPUS (about 30 miles; BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI; Full-time enrollment: 11,634)
  • MARYGROVE COLLEGE (about 35 miles; DETROIT, MI; Full-time enrollment: 5,301)
  • UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY (about 35 miles; DETROIT, MI; Full-time enrollment: 4,119)

Schools

Public high schools in Armada:

  • ARMADA AREA HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 643; Location: 23655 ARMADA CENTER ROAD; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • MACOMB ACADEMY OF ARTS/SCIENCE (Students: 172; Location: 23211 PROSPECT; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Armada:

  • ARMADA EARLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 510; Location: 23900 ARMADA CENTER ROAD; Grades: PK – 02)
  • ARMADA MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 489; Location: 23550 ARMADA CENTER ROAD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • ARMADA LATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 435; Location: 23900 ARMADA CENTER ROAD; Grades: 03 – 05)

Private primary/middle schools in Armada:

  • CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH SCHOOL (Students: 57; Location: P. O. BOX 247; Grades: 2 – 11)
  • OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 46; Location: 22511 W MAIN ST; Grades: KG – 8)

Libraries

Library in Armada:

  • ARMADA FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $193,580; Location: 73930 CHURCH STREET; 25,510 books; 1,422 audio materials; 989 video materials; 82 serial subscriptions)

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