Alanson, Michigan
Alanson: Human settlement in Emmet County, Michigan, United States of America
About
Alanson is a city located in the county of Emmet in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 738 and a population density of 280 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 755 inhabitants.
The city was created 150 years ago in 1874.
Quick Facts about Alanson
| Population : | 755 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Emmet County |
| Postal code : | 49706 |
| Area : | 2.64 km2 |
| Altitude : | 617 feet / 188 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1875 (150 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 11:41:21 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 286 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.25% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Alanson is located at 45°26'39"N 84°47'12"W (45.4441800, -84.7867100).
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Demographics
The population of Alanson increased by 2.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 738 | - | census |
| 2011 | 739 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 741 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 745 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 747 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 745 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 745 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 752 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 758 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 764 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 755 | -1.19% | estimation process |
Schools in Alanson
College & universities near Alanson, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 171395 | North Central Michigan College | Petoskey (MI) | 49770 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Alanson, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALA | Alanson, MI | 7640 Burr Avenue | BUS |
| PST | Pellston, Michigan | 110 North US Highway 131 | BUS |
| PSK | Petoskey, Michigan | 301 West Mitchell St. | BUS |
| WNK | Walloon Lake, Michigan | Hwy 131 & Hwy 75 | BUS |
| CHB | Cheboygan, MI | 309 East State Street | BUS |
Post offices near Alanson
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Alanson Post Office | Alanson (MI) | 49706 |
Other cities in Emmet County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Emmet County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Petoskey | 5,727 | City in Michigan, United States of America |
| Conway | 3,616 | Census-designated place in Emmet County, Michigan |
| Harbor Springs | 1,203 | City in Emmet County, Michigan |
| Pellston | 843 | Human settlement in Emmet County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Bliss | 633 | Township in Emmet County, Michigan |
| Carp Lake | 607 | Township in Emmet County, Michigan |
