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Luce County

Michigan · 5,339 residents · 899.075 sq mi
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Luce County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,000. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 1,685 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $97,200. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,339
−24%since 2000
from 7,024 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.1
+27%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Luce County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,031 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,337
+45%since 2000
from $16,828 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,200
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$739
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
21.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−9%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score23.2%(1,631)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(4,514)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(74)
Asian0%(2)
Other11.7%(623)
Diversity Score29.9%(1,597)
Segregation Score22.8%(1,220)
Diversity Score
30
+29%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
23
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+9%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 44.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.4%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
Female
41.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Luce County, Michigan?

Luce County, Michigan has about 5,339 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Luce County, Michigan earns about $50,000 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 $97,200, and the typical rent is about $739 a month.

How educated are people in Luce County, Michigan?

About 19.6% 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 17.1% of people in Luce County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Luce County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Luce County, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 424 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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