Bruce Crossing, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 257, Bruce Crossing's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Bruce Crossing is a small community located in Michigan, within Ontonagon County. The total population is 257. It ranks as the 648th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bruce Crossing is 63.1 years. This is 57% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 36.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bruce Crossing is $74,583. This is 2% higher than the state median of $72,875. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.7%. This is 79% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Bruce Crossing, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $106,400. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Bruce Crossing is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 93.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bruce Crossing has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

2.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 94% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bruce Crossing, Michigan is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.