Atlanta
Census-designated place in Montmorency County, Michigan

Atlanta is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Montmorency County, Michigan, with 720 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 892 ft (272 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lewiston, 11.4 miles SW.
- 720residents (2020 Census)
- 892 ftelevation · 272 m
- 3.6 sq miland area · 9.4 km²
- 199 / sq mipopulation density
- 49709ZIP code
About Atlanta
Atlanta is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the county seat of Montmorency County. The community had a population of 720 at the 2020 census, down from 827 in 2010. Atlanta has been nicknamed the "Elk Capital of Michigan".
Atlanta is home to the annual Sno*Drift rally racing event. The event is currently the first Rally America National Rally Championship event of the season.
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Living in Atlanta
- Median household income
- $42,936
- Median home value
- $100,200
- Median rent
- $699/mo
- Median age
- 48.6
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Atlanta had 720 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 720 |
|---|---|
| Density | 199 per sq mi (77 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Atlanta at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Montmorency County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 720 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.61 sq mi (9.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km²) |
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.0042° N, 84.1548° W |
| ZIP code | 49709 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2603920 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Atlanta
- Lewiston11.4 mi SW
- Canada Creek Ranch12.0 mi N
- Hillman13.4 mi E
- Millersburg23.3 mi N
- Mio24.3 mi S
- Onaway24.7 mi N
- Tower25.0 mi N
- Gaylord25.8 mi W
- Vanderbilt26.6 mi W
- Posen28.5 mi NE
- Wolverine28.8 mi NW
- Hubbard Lake32.0 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Atlanta
What county is Atlanta in?
Atlanta is in Montmorency County, Michigan.
What is the population of Atlanta, MI?
720 people lived in Atlanta at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Atlanta, MI?
The ZIP code of Atlanta is 49709.
What is the elevation of Atlanta?
892 feet (272 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Atlanta?
Lewiston (11.4 mi), Canada Creek Ranch (12.0 mi), Hillman (13.4 mi), Millersburg (23.3 mi), Mio (24.3 mi).
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