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.Because occupations involving physical labor dominate the local economy, Atlanta is generally considered to be a blue-collar town. 41.44% of the Atlanta workforce is employed in blue-collar occupations, compared to the national average of 27.7%. 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%). Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 10.50% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. 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 a major vacation destination. Much of the town’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Atlanta’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much 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. Atlanta is a small town, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.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.
