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Copper Harbor

Michigan · 136 residents · 1.513 sq mi
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Copper Harbor has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,563. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2019. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $237,500. With a median age of 62.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
136
+60%since 2019
from 85 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
90 / sq mi
+60%since 2019
from 56 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
62.1
−1%since 2019
from 62.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5081112142173201020202024Copper Harbor
2024163
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,563
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $51,000 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,173
+1%since 2019
from $36,841 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2019
from 23.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 8.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$237,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $257,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2019
from 78.8% in 2019
7.8% rent
Afford Score
4.6
−9%since 2019
from 5.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(85)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(131)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2019
from 40.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 97.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 27.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+50%since 2019
from 13.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
36.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 39.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 9.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 8.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 58.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2019
from 41.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−10.5 ptssince 2019
from 55.3% in 2019
Female
55.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2019
from 44.7% in 2019
Foreign born
8.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2019
from 14.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Copper Harbor, Michigan?

Copper Harbor, Michigan has about 136 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Copper Harbor, Michigan earns about $51,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Copper Harbor, Michigan expensive?

In Copper Harbor, Michigan, the median home is worth about $237,500.

How educated are people in Copper Harbor, Michigan?

About 48.4% of adults age 25 and over in Copper Harbor, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Copper Harbor, Michigan?

About 5.6% of people in Copper Harbor, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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