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Keweenaw County

Michigan · 2,156 residents · 540.112 sq mi
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Keweenaw County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,872. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $81,800. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,156
−6%since 2000
from 2,301 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.6
+15%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Keweenaw County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,872
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,140 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,307
+27%since 2000
from $16,769 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,800
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$310
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.2%
−43.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
10.2% rent
Vacancy rate
60.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+20%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(2,177)
Black3.4%(79)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(18)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.5%(241)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(2,117)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(15)
Asian0%(1)
Other1.1%(23)
Diversity Score4.8%(104)
Diversity Score
5
−54%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+40%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.4%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
23.8%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Keweenaw County, Michigan?

Keweenaw County, Michigan has about 2,156 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Keweenaw County, Michigan earns about $38,872 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Keweenaw County, Michigan expensive?

In Keweenaw County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $81,800, and the typical rent is about $310 a month.

How educated are people in Keweenaw County, Michigan?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Keweenaw County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Keweenaw County, Michigan?

About 20.3% of people in Keweenaw County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Keweenaw County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Keweenaw County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 455 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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