Luce County, Michigan Demographics 2026

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.