Atlas, Michigan
Atlas: Township in Genesee County, Michigan
About
Atlas is a township located in the county of Genesee in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,993 and a population density of 222 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,851 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Atlas
| Population : | 7,851 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Genesee County |
| Area : | 36 km2 |
| Altitude : | 846 feet / 258 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 02:10:43 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 48411 |
| Density : | 218 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.81% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Atlas is located at 42°56'16"N 83°32'4"W (42.9378100, -83.5343900).
Atlas map
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Atlas decreased by 1.81% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,993 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,928 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,860 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,825 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,808 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,786 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,811 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,819 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,850 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,853 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,851 | -0.03% | estimation process |
People born in Atlas (1)
United States Army Brigadier General, Medal of Honor awardee Wilber Elliott Wilder was born in Atlas
Schools in Atlas
College & universities near Atlas, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 391759 | Sharps Academy of Hair Styling | Grand Blanc (MI) | 48439 |
Stations (17)
Amtrak & bus stations near Atlas, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLN | Flint station | 1407 South Dort Highway | RAIL |
| LPE | Lapeer station | 73 Howard St. | RAIL |
| DRD | Durand Union Station | 200 South Railroad St. | RAIL |
| PNT | Pontiac Transportation Center | 51000 Woodward Avenue | RAIL |
| TRM | Troy Transit Center | 1201 Doyle Drive | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Atlas , Pennsylvania census-designated place in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania with a population of 809 people.
- Atlas , Illinois human settlement in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 530 people.
Other cities in Genesee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Genesee County , MI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Flint | 94,968 | The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan. |
| Burton | 28,462 | City in Michigan, USA |
| Mount Morris | 20,211 | Village in Illinois |
| Davison | 19,254 | City in Michigan |
| Beecher | 10,232 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Flushing | 7,840 | City in Michigan |
| Grand Blanc | 7,828 | City in Genesee County, Michigan, United States |
| Argentine | 6,479 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Lake Fenton | 5,559 | Census designation in Genesee County, Michigan, USA |
| Swartz Creek | 5,491 | City in Michigan, US |
| Linden | 3,954 | City in Michigan, United States |
| Clio | 2,480 | City in Michigan, United States |
| Goodrich | 1,883 | Human settlement in Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Montrose | 1,538 | Human settlement in Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Otisville | 824 | Town |
| Gaines | 357 | Human settlement in Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Atlas distances to largest Michigan cities
