Keweenaw County, Michigan Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Keweenaw County, MI Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around averageHealthier than 79% of counties in Michigan
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C
Income Below averageWealthier than 70% of counties in Michigan
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B
Education Around averageBetter educated than 91% of counties in Michigan
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Keweenaw County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,133 | 10,068,405 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 0.4 | 104.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.35% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 59.0 | 40.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 1,135 | 4,073,089 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Keweenaw County declined by 4.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 2,133 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Keweenaw County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 33.5% of residents. That is 15.2 points above Michigan as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 275 12.9% -8.2 pts
- Millennials 29–44 307 14.4% -6.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 440 20.6% on par
- Boomers 61–79 715 33.5% +15.2 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Michigan, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 47.5% of the people living in Keweenaw County and men 52.5%.
- Women 47.5% Michigan 50.5%
- Men 52.5% Michigan 49.5%
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Economy
Keweenaw County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Keweenaw County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,806 | $72,977 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.17% | 4.60% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Keweenaw County is about 28% lower than in Michigan.
Housing
| Metric | Keweenaw County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $314,286 | $138,713 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $687 | $1,129 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 90.7% | 73.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Keweenaw County is about 38.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $687 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Keweenaw County spend about 38 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 158 hours, about 6.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Keweenaw County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 19.0 | 21.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.9 | 42.6 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 158 | 178 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,897 | $5,509 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 17.6% | 13.5% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 62 | 8,204 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 487 | 1,585 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Michigan:
Luce County (11.4 min), Dickinson County (12.2 min), Schoolcraft County (12.5 min).
Slowest:
Lapeer County (31.3 min), Lake County (31.1 min), Livingston County (28.6 min).
The average commute time in Keweenaw County is 19 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Michigan.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Keweenaw County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Keweenaw County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.9% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 1.86 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Michigan:
Washtenaw County (0.4), Oakland County (0.4), Leelanau County (0.4).
Lowest:
Lake County (0.2), Oscoda County (0.2), Kalkaska County (0.2).
Health
Keweenaw County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Keweenaw County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.7 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.5% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.5% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Michigan:
Washtenaw County (0.8), Ottawa County (0.8), Livingston County (0.8).
Lowest:
Clare County (0.8), Oscoda County (0.8), Lake County (0.8).
Keweenaw County, MI Compared With Nearby Counties
How Keweenaw County, MI compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keweenaw County, MI | 2,133 | $52,806 #3/3 | $314,286 #1/3 | 19.0 min #3/3 |
| Houghton County, MI | 34,105 | $59,942 | $102,273 | 13.5 min |
| Marquette County, MI | 66,775 | $66,054 | $185,162 | 13.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Keweenaw County, Michigan.
How many people live in Keweenaw County, Michigan?
About 2,133 people live in Keweenaw County, Michigan, in 1,135 households of 1.9 people on average. The median age is 59.0, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 22 years.
Is Keweenaw County, Michigan mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Keweenaw County, Michigan has 0 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 0% of the U.S. average of 86.
Is Keweenaw County, Michigan an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 6.0 times the median household income ($314,286 against $52,806), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $687 a month takes about 16% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Keweenaw County, Michigan?
Unemployment in Keweenaw County, Michigan is only 2.2%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
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