Luce County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Luce County is located in Michigan with a total population of 6,325. It is the 81st most populous county out of 83 in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Luce County is 44.6 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Luce County is $54,338. 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 17.2%. This is 32% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 9.9%. This is 70% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $110,400. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $217,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Luce County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Luce County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 8.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 5.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

19.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower 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 92.8%.