Atlanta is a tiny town located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 720 people and two associated neighborhoods, Atlanta is the 528th largest community in Michigan.When you are in Atlanta, you'll notice that it is more blue-collar than most other communities in America. 41.44% of Atlanta’s employed work in blue-collar jobs, while America averages only 27.7% that do. Overall, Atlanta is a town of service providers, professionals, and transportation and shipping workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Atlanta who work in healthcare suport services (18.78%), healthcare (12.15%), and maintenance occupations (8.84%). A relatively large number of people in Atlanta telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 10.50% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Another notable thing is that Atlanta is an extremely popular destination for tourists and seasonal residents. So much of the population is seasonal such that the town’s population swells significantly during the vacation season, and drops again when the season ends. Because of this, much of the local economy is centered around tourism; some businesses may be operated only during the high season. During the low season, year-round residents will notice that the city is a substantially quieter place to live. Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Atlanta is worth considering. Being a small town, Atlanta does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.The percentage of people in Atlanta with college degrees is quite a bit lower than the national average for cities and towns of 21.84%: just 11.41% of people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree. The per capita income in Atlanta in 2022 was $24,083, which is low income relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $96,332 for a family of four. The people who call Atlanta home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Atlanta residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Atlanta include German, Irish, French, Polish, and English. The most common language spoken in Atlanta is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Italian.
