COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Chippewa County

Michigan · 38,543 residents · 1,558.508 sq mi

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Chippewa County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,464. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $75,800.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 36.2

US median: 35.2

Less educated

15% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Less affordable

home values up 55%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

38,543

+11%since 1990

from 34,604 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

25 / sq mi

+11%since 1990

from 22 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

36.2

+13%since 1990

from 32.2 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202436K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$34,464

+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $21,449 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$15,858

+67%since 1990

from $9,468 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

12.8%

−4.3 ptssince 1990

from 17.1% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$75,800

+55%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $37,100 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$426

Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990

from $323 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

74.0%

+0.5 ptssince 1990

from 73.4% in 1990

26.0% rent

Afford Score

2.2

+27%since 1990

from 1.7 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic81.9%(28,354)

Black6.2%(2,146)

Hispanic / Latino0.8%(280)

Asian0.5%(160)

Diversity Score40.3%(13,958)

2000

White, non-Hispanic75.2%(28,987)

Black5.4%(2,088)

Hispanic / Latino1.6%(599)

Asian0.5%(174)

Diversity Score20.9%(8,042)

Diversity Score

−48%since 1990

from 40 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

15.0%

+4.2 ptssince 1990

from 10.8% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

82.4%

+8.8 ptssince 1990

from 73.6% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

4.8%

+1.0 ptssince 1990

from 3.8% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

12.6 min

−23%since 1990

from 16.3 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chippewa County, Michigan?

Chippewa County, Michigan has about 38,543 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chippewa County, Michigan?

The typical household in Chippewa County, Michigan earns about $34,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chippewa County, Michigan expensive?

In Chippewa County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $75,800, and the typical rent is about $426 a month.

How educated are people in Chippewa County, Michigan?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Chippewa County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chippewa County, Michigan?

About 12.8% of people in Chippewa County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chippewa County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Chippewa County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,939 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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