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Luce County

Michigan · 6,339 residents (2025 est.) · 899.075 sq mi
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Luce County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,893. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $112,000. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,271
−11%since 2000
from 7,024 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
−6%since 2009
from 7 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
44.6
+16%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,339 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Luce County
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.1%(255)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.8%(237)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.3%(335)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.1%(381)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(347)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.8%(738)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.9%(871)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.8%(803)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.1%(886)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.6%(853)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.9%(434)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.1%(131)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,893
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,031 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,499
+63%since 2000
from $16,828 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
+3%since 2010
from 0.394 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
17.4% rent
Vacancy rate
39.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−15%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
15
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(5,787)
Black7.2%(505)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(123)
Asian0.3%(24)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(4,792)
Black8.2%(516)
Hispanic / Latino2%(124)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other13.3%(831)
Diversity Score
49
+16%since 2009
from 42 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
27
+18%since 2020
from 23 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.6%(100)
Puerto Rican0.3%(17)
Asian origin
Ancestry
German15.2%(956)
English15%(941)
Irish12.4%(780)
American4.2%(264)
Polish4.1%(256)
Finnish3.5%(219)
French3.1%(197)
Dutch2.2%(140)
Swedish1.9%(117)
Italian1.4%(87)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish1.2%(73)
Swiss1%(65)
Norwegian1%(62)
Czech0.5%(34)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(19)
Welsh0.3%(17)
Hungarian0.3%(16)
Canadian0.2%(15)
West Indian0.2%(15)
Haitian0.2%(15)
Russian0.2%(12)
Croatian0.2%(10)
Iranian0.2%(10)
Brazilian0.1%(9)
Greek0.1%(9)
Arab0.1%(6)
Moroccan0.1%(6)
British0.1%(4)
Danish0%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+28%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 44.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.6%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
Female
39.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.3%
−49.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 20.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
+24.5 ptssince 2017
from 61.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married36.4%(1,212)
Married42.6%(1,418)
Widowed3.5%(118)
Divorced17.5%(581)
Women 15+
Never married20.6%(435)
Married50.8%(1,074)
Widowed12.9%(273)
Divorced15.7%(333)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Luce County, Michigan?

Luce County, Michigan has about 6,271 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Luce County, Michigan earns about $54,893 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Luce County, Michigan expensive?

In Luce County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $112,000, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Luce County, Michigan?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Luce County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Luce County, Michigan?

About 16.7% of people in Luce County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Luce County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Luce County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 508 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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