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Michigamme

Michigan · 229 residents · 2.379 sq mi
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Michigamme has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,083. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 58 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $163,900. With a median age of 61.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 29% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
229
−20%since 2000
from 287 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
96 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 121 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.1
+21%since 2000
from 50.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1832232633023422000201020202024Michigamme
2024229
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,083
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,520
+25%since 2000
from $21,285 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
−36%since 2010
from 0.636 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,900
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
99.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
1.0% rent
Vacancy rate
54.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−72.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+79%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(285)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(218)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(2)
Diversity Score11.5%(26)
Diversity Score
12
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.5 min
+32%since 2000
from 28.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.7%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.5%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 47.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.3%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
22.3%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.8%
+18.2 ptssince 2012
from 14.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−94.4 ptssince 2013
from 98.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2017
from 73.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Michigamme, Michigan?

Michigamme, Michigan has about 229 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Michigamme, Michigan?

The typical household in Michigamme, Michigan earns about $52,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Michigamme, Michigan expensive?

In Michigamme, Michigan, the median home is worth about $163,900.

How educated are people in Michigamme, Michigan?

About 26.3% of adults age 25 and over in Michigamme, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Michigamme, Michigan?

About 19.5% of people in Michigamme, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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