Almont is a very small village located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 2,847 people and two associated neighborhoods, Almont is the 285th largest community in Michigan.
Also of interest is that Almont has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 16.44% 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.
Almont is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Almont’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
One downside of living in Almont is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Almont, the average commute to work is 33.09 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.
As is often the case in a small village, Almont doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The citizens of Almont are slightly better educated than the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns, with 22.87% of adults in Almont having a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Almont in 2022 was $38,794, which is upper middle income relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $155,176 for a family of four. However, Almont contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Almont is a somewhat ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Almont home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Almont residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Almont include German, Polish, English, Irish, and European.
The most common language spoken in Almont is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Italian.