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Copper City

Michigan · 187 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 $38,750. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $55,000. Households here earn about 35% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
187
−9%since 2000
from 205 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,226 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 2,440 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1651892142392631990201020202024Copper City
2024253
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,804
+61%since 2000
from $12,281 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information38.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $542 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
22.4% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(182)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other1.3%(2)
Diversity Score7.1%(13)
Diversity Score
7
+190%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+44%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.1%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
30.9%
+19.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
+17.3 ptssince 2011
from 45.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.2%
−54.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.7%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
36.3%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Copper City, Michigan?

Copper City, Michigan has about 187 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Copper City, Michigan earns about $38,750 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 $55,000, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Copper City, Michigan?

About 17.2% 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 12.4% of people in Copper City, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Copper City, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Copper City, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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