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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Luce County

Michigan · 7,024 residents · 899.075 sq mi
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Luce County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,031. Population has grown 22% since 1990. 12% 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 $68,200. Households here earn about 28% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,024
+22%since 1990
from 5,763 in 1990
1990 – 2025
8 / sq mi
+22%since 1990
from 6 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
+4%since 1990
from 37.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Luce County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,031
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,370 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,828
+82%since 1990
from $9,264 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.9%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 17.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$68,200
+70%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$430
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $306 in 1990
US average: $602
80.3%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 79.1% in 1990
19.7% rent
2.1
+43%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(5,365)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(16)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score16.7%(962)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(5,787)
Black7.2%(505)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(123)
Asian0.3%(24)
Diversity Score23.2%(1,631)
23
+39%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.5%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 69.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
−3%since 1990
from 14.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Luce County, Michigan?

Luce County, Michigan has about 7,024 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Luce County, Michigan earns about $32,031 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 $68,200, and the typical rent is about $430 a month.

How educated are people in Luce County, Michigan?

About 11.8% 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 14.9% 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 1,261 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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