Keweenaw County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Keweenaw County is located in Michigan with a total population of 2,106. It is the 83rd most populous county out of 83 in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Keweenaw County is 56.7 years. This is 41% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. Only 14.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 14.8% 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 $53,893. This is 24% lower than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.7%. This is 33% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $181,400. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $217,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 91.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Keweenaw County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 5.7%.

Education

43.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Keweenaw County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 37% higher than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.5%. Notably, 19.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.