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Copper City

Michigan · 201 residents (2025 est.) · 0.084 sq mi
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Copper City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $103,400. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 30% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
253
+23%since 2000
from 205 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,012 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 2,440 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.5
+19%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:201 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1651892142392631990201020202024Copper City
2024253
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,310
+82%since 2000
from $12,281 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.307
−11%since 2010
from 0.346 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,400
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$817
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $542 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
9.9% rent
Vacancy rate
32.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−55.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+41%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(201)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(245)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other2.8%(7)
Diversity Score7.7%(19)
Diversity Score
8
+215%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.9 min
+13%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.1%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.3%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
30.2%
+18.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.4%
+16.8 ptssince 2011
from 45.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.5%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.9%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.7%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
38.3%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2012
from 19.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
+24.1 ptssince 2017
from 69.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Copper City, Michigan?

Copper City, Michigan has about 253 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Copper City, Michigan?

The typical household in Copper City, Michigan earns about $51,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Copper City, Michigan expensive?

In Copper City, Michigan, the median home is worth about $103,400, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in Copper City, Michigan?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Copper City, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Copper City, Michigan?

About 15.4% of people in Copper City, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Copper City, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Copper City, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 47 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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