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Michigamme

Michigan · 255 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 $43,125. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $114,400. With a median age of 60.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 27.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
255
−11%since 2000
from 287 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
107 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 121 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.1
+19%since 2000
from 50.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1832232633023422000201020202024Michigamme
2024229
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,125
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,541
+25%since 2000
from $21,285 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing13%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
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
$114,400
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
1.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+51%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(247)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(2)
Diversity Score2.4%(6)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+2%since 2000
from 28.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 47.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.8%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−92.3 ptssince 2013
from 98.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Michigamme, Michigan?

Michigamme, Michigan has about 255 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Michigamme, Michigan?

The typical household in Michigamme, Michigan earns about $43,125 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 $114,400.

How educated are people in Michigamme, Michigan?

About 29.2% 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 27.0% of people in Michigamme, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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