Almena, Michigan
Almena: Township in Van Buren County, Michigan
About
Almena is a township located in the county of Van Buren in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,992 and a population density of 143 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,196 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Almena
| Population : | 5,196 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Van Buren County |
| Area : | 34.8 km2 |
| Altitude : | 728 feet / 222 meters |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 09:13:57 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 149 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.93% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Almena is located at 42°15'53"N 85°49'31"W (42.2647600, -85.8252900).
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Demographics
The population of Almena increased by 3.93% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,992 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,975 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,939 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,951 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,941 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,945 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,081 | 2.68% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,106 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,131 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,181 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,196 | 0.29% | estimation process |
Schools in Almena
College & universities near Almena, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 170541 | Kalamazoo Valley Community College | Kalamazoo (MI) | 49003-4070 |
| 490814 | Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo (MI) | 49009-1003 |
| 172699 | Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo (MI) | 49008-5200 |
| 152044 | West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty | Kalamazoo (MI) | 49008 |
| 170532 | Kalamazoo College | Kalamazoo (MI) | 49006-3295 |
Stations (17)
Amtrak & bus stations near Almena, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAL | Kalamazoo Transportation Center | 459 North Burdick St. | RAIL |
| BAM | Bangor | 541 Railroad St. | RAIL |
| DOA | Dowagiac station | 200 Depot Drive | RAIL |
| BTL | Battle Creek Transportation Center | 104 Capital Ave. S.W. | RAIL |
| SJM | St. Joseph | 410 1/2 Vine Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Almena
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mattawan Post Office | Mattawan (MI) | 49071 |
| Paw Paw Post Office | Paw Paw (MI) | 49079 |
| Gobl Post Office | Gobles (MI) | 49055 |
| Kendall Post Office | Kendall (MI) | 49062 |
| Lawton Post Office | Lawton (MI) | 49065 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Almena , Wisconsin civil town in Barron County, Wisconsin with a population of 862 people.
- Almena , Kansas City in Norton County, Kansas, United States with a population of 376 people.
Other cities in Van Buren County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Van Buren County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| South Haven | 4,325 | Township in Van Buren County, Michigan |
| Paw Paw | 3,519 | Village in Michigan |
| Hartford | 3,181 | City in Michigan, United States |
| Pine Grove | 2,934 | Township in Van Buren County, Michigan |
| Covert | 2,884 | Township in Van Buren County, Michigan |
| Keeler | 2,155 | Township in Van Buren County, Michigan |
| Bangor | 2,087 | City in Michigan, United States |
| Mattawan | 1,973 | City in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Decatur | 1,876 | Village in Michigan, United States |
| Lawton | 1,796 | Village in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States |
| Lawrence | 970 | Village in Michigan, United States |
| Gobles | 789 | City in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Bloomingdale | 434 | Township in Van Buren County, Michigan |
| Breedsville | 192 | City in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Almena distances to largest Michigan cities
