Keweenaw County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Keweenaw County, Michigan has a population of 2,133, the 83rd most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $52,583 and the median home value is $169,800. The poverty rate is 15.2%.

Keweenaw County Quick Facts

Population 2,133

Median Household Income $52,58390% MOE ±$5,516

Median Home Value $169,80090% MOE ±$16,554

Poverty Rate 15.2%90% MOE ±4.5 pts

Unemployment Rate 2.1%90% MOE ±1.8 pts

Median Age 57.1 years90% MOE ±2.2 years

Homeownership Rate 90.7%90% MOE ±2.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 41.2%90% MOE ±4.2 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 96.1%

Cities/Places 6

Population 2,133 83rd of 83

Median Income $52,583 28% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.2%

Unemployment 2.1%

How Keweenaw County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	2,111	2,133	+1.0%
Median household income	$61,895	$52,583	-15.0%
Median home value¹	$149,039	$169,800	No clear change (+13.9%)
Median gross rent	$646	$688	No clear change (+6.5%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Keweenaw

$52,583

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Keweenaw

$169,800

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.2%

$25K-$50K 29.3%

$50K-$100K 28.6%

$100K+ 23.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.3%

$10K-$15K

2.9%

$15K-$20K

8.6%

$20K-$25K

2.5%

$25K-$30K

3.7%

$30K-$35K

8.3%

$35K-$40K

4.3%

$40K-$45K

9.9%

$45K-$50K

3.2%

$50K-$60K

8.6%

$60K-$75K

7.2%

$75K-$100K

12.8%

$100K-$125K

6.7%

$125K-$150K

4.1%

$150K-$200K

7.2%

$200K+

5.7%

Employment

2.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

45.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 90.7%

Renter 9.3%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $688/mo 15.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

14.9%

18-34

13.0%

35-54

19.9%

55-74

37.0%

75+

15.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Keweenaw County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Mohawk	264	$28,224	54.9%	$95,600
Copper Harbor	163	$67,188	10.7%	$268,800
Eagle Harbor	110	$108,438	0.0%	$248,500
Fulton	94	$41,136	18.1%	$74,500
Ahmeek	93	$41,250	20.4%	$90,400
Eagle River	83	$78,750	8.6%	$350,000

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Keweenaw County, Michigan?

Keweenaw County has a population of 2,133, making it the 83rd most populous county in Michigan.

What is the median income in Keweenaw County?

The median household income in Keweenaw County is $52,583 with a poverty rate of 15.2%.

How many cities are in Keweenaw County, Michigan?

Keweenaw County contains 6 Census-designated places.