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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Chippewa County

Michigan · 36,785 residents · 1,558.508 sq mi
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Chippewa County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,454. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $121,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
36,785
−5%since 2000
from 38,543 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 25 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+14%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K35K37K38K39K1990201020202024Chippewa County
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,454
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,464 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,203
+78%since 2000
from $15,858 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
27.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+10%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(28,987)
Black5.4%(2,088)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(599)
Asian0.5%(174)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.9%(8,042)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(24,544)
Black7.1%(2,611)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(757)
Asian0.5%(193)
Other23.5%(8,639)
Diversity Score61.6%(22,670)
Segregation Score35.9%(13,208)
Diversity Score
62
+195%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+42%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 54.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.6%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Female
46.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chippewa County, Michigan?

Chippewa County, Michigan has about 36,785 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chippewa County, Michigan earns about $50,454 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 $121,600, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Chippewa County, Michigan?

About 22.6% 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 16.9% 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 2,181 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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