Population 5,532 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Attica
Household size in Attica
| Period | Attica | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.78 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.79 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.36 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The average household in Attica has 2.42 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.78, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Attica
| Period | Attica | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.4 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.6 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.7 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +10.2 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Attica skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.5, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only nine of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Attica
| Period | Attica | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Attica: 6.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Attica
Renters in Attica
| Period | Attica | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Attica is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 5.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than four in ten owners (43.6%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Attica
| Period | Attica | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.9 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Attica: 5.6% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 6.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Attica
| Period | Attica | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
The typical home in Attica was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. Homes here are newer than in the wider Detroit area, where the median home dates to 1970. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Attica
| Period | Attica | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $814 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,096 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $898 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,424 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$610 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Attica costs $1,424 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $610 a month from 2006–10, a 75% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Attica
Bachelor's degrees in Attica
| Period | Attica | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Attica: 15.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.4 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 31 of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Attica
| Period | Attica | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.6% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.0% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.5% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.4% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Attica is close to the national rate: 90.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Compared with other Michigan cities, Attica has a lower share of high school graduates than most.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Attica
| Period | Attica | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.0%, unemployment in Attica is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the wider Detroit area (6.7%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.4 points, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Attica compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attica | 2.42 | 50.7 | 6.9% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 1980 | $1,424 | 15.8% | 90.4% | 5.0% |
| Lum | 2.49 | 50.2 | 6.2% | 6.7% | 3.8% | 1982 | $999 | 15.7% | 93.0% | 4.3% |
| Imlay City | 2.43 | 40.7 | 10.3% | 25.6% | 7.9% | 1977 | $1,021 | 12.6% | 87.2% | 4.6% |
| Hunters Creek | 2.55 | 43.1 | 11.6% | 9.7% | 6.9% | 1984 | $1,233 | 17.7% | 94.0% | 4.8% |
| Thornville | 2.58 | 52.8 | 4.7% | 7.4% | 5.1% | 1981 | $1,114 | 34.9% | 96.6% | 3.4% |
| Dryden | 2.59 | 43.7 | 6.0% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 1987 | $1,251 | 23.9% | 93.9% | 5.0% |
| Five Lakes | 2.56 | 49.0 | 8.8% | 3.9% | 8.3% | 1980 | $1,232 | 17.4% | 91.8% | 4.5% |
| Lapeer | 2.38 | 44.5 | 12.3% | 22.9% | 7.4% | 1976 | $1,170 | 19.8% | 92.2% | 5.2% |
| Metamora | 2.63 | 48.3 | 5.8% | 7.9% | 5.1% | 1983 | $1,202 | 34.3% | 95.8% | 3.4% |
| Almont | 2.61 | 45.5 | 5.2% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 1989 | $1,027 | 25.6% | 93.8% | 6.1% |
| North Branch | 2.63 | 43.7 | 12.5% | 8.3% | 7.8% | 1977 | $1,004 | 16.1% | 90.7% | 3.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Attica. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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