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Copper City

Michigan · 190 residents · 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 $24,904. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $70,600. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 49% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
190
−7%since 2000
from 205 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,262 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 2,440 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.0
+8%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1651892142392631990201020202024Copper City
2024253
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,904
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,261
Unchangedsince 2000
from $12,281 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction17.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,600
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$770
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $542 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.0%
−46.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
16.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
81.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+98%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(185)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.3%(3)
Diversity Score
1
−45%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
+21%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
55.6%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
25.9%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
29.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.5%
−48.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
55.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.3%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Copper City, Michigan?

Copper City, Michigan has about 190 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Copper City, Michigan earns about $24,904 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 $70,600, and the typical rent is about $770 a month.

How educated are people in Copper City, Michigan?

About 5.0% 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 26.2% of people in Copper City, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Copper City, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Copper City, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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