Keweenaw County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Keweenaw County is located in Michigan with a total population of 2,133. It is the 83rd most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Keweenaw County is 57.1 years. This is 42% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 14.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 15.1% 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 Keweenaw County is $52,583. This is 28% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.2%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $169,800. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $231,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 90.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Keweenaw County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

41.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Keweenaw County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 27% higher 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 96.1%. Notably, 18.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Keweenaw County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Michigan and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.