Luce County, Michigan Demographics 2026

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

Luce County, Michigan has a population of 6,271, the 81st most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $54,893 and the median home value is $112,000. The poverty rate is 16.7%.

Luce County Quick Facts

Population 6,271

Median Household Income $54,89390% MOE ±$2,148

Median Home Value $112,00090% MOE ±$11,957

Poverty Rate 16.7%90% MOE ±3.5 pts

Unemployment Rate 9.9%90% MOE ±3.9 pts

Median Age 44.6 years90% MOE ±0.9 years

Homeownership Rate 82.6%90% MOE ±4.2 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.3%90% MOE ±2.8 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 92.6%

Cities/Places 1

Population 6,271 81st of 83

Median Income $54,893 25% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.7%

Unemployment 9.9%

How Luce 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	6,338	6,271	-1.1%
Median household income	$55,959	$54,893	No clear change (-1.9%)
Median home value¹	$107,318	$112,000	No clear change (+4.4%)
Median gross rent	$882	$675	-23.5%

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

Median Household Income

Luce

$54,893

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Luce

$112,000

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.5%

$25K-$50K 24.1%

$50K-$100K 37.9%

$100K+ 18.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.0%

$10K-$15K

5.5%

$15K-$20K

4.3%

$20K-$25K

4.7%

$25K-$30K

6.2%

$30K-$35K

5.1%

$35K-$40K

5.6%

$40K-$45K

3.6%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

11.7%

$60K-$75K

11.9%

$75K-$100K

14.3%

$100K-$125K

6.8%

$125K-$150K

4.8%

$150K-$200K

5.3%

$200K+

1.6%

Employment

9.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

41.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.6%

Renter 17.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $675/mo 14.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

16.3%

18-34

20.3%

35-54

26.7%

55-74

27.7%

75+

9.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Luce County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Newberry	1,329	$45,781	29.7%	$68,500

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Population Overview

Luce County is located in Michigan with a total population of 6,271. It is the 81st most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Luce County is 44.6 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Luce County is $54,893. This is 25% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.7%. This is 26% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 9.9%. This is 74% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $112,000. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Luce County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Luce County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 8.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

17.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% 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 92.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Luce 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 Luce County, Michigan?

Luce County has a population of 6,271, making it the 81st most populous county in Michigan.

What is the median income in Luce County?

The median household income in Luce County is $54,893 with a poverty rate of 16.7%.

How many cities are in Luce County, Michigan?

Luce County contains 1 Census-designated place.