Chippewa County, Michigan Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 44th-largest in Michigan

The population of Chippewa County, Michigan is 36,448 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 44th-largest county in Michigan. The median household income is $60,631, the median home value is $153,100, and the median age is 41.3.

The population of Chippewa County has declined 6.1% since 2010 (38,623 → 36,253), a -0.45% annualized rate.

Chippewa County within Michigan · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

36,448

Population

-0.45%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$60,631

Median Income

$153,100

Median Home Value

Chippewa County covers 1,559 sq mi of land at 23.4 people per square mile.

About Chippewa County, MI

Chippewa County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 15.9% of the population. With 36,448 residents, Chippewa County is a county in Michigan. It ranks #44 among counties in Michigan by population.

The typical household here earns about $60,631, below the US median of $78,538. About 9.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $153,100, with typical rent around $793.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 21.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. About 6.9% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.

Chippewa County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Chippewa County had a population of 38,623 in 2010 and 36,253 in 2024, a -6.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 39,006 in 2012. Average annual growth rate: -0.45%.

Chippewa County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

36,253

Population (2024)

38,623

Population (2010)

39,006

Peak (2012)

-0.45%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	38,623	-	-	estimate
2011	38,904	+281	+0.73%	estimate
2012	39,006	+102	+0.26%	estimate
2013	38,587	-419	-1.07%	estimate
2014	38,275	-312	-0.81%	estimate
2015	37,998	-277	-0.72%	estimate
2016	37,724	-274	-0.72%	estimate
2017	37,699	-25	-0.07%	estimate
2018	37,423	-276	-0.73%	estimate
2019	37,287	-136	-0.36%	estimate
2020	36,787	-500	-1.34%	estimate
2021	35,861	-926	-2.52%	estimate
2022	36,236	+375	+1.05%	estimate
2023	36,340	+104	+0.29%	estimate
2024	36,253	-87	-0.24%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	68.0%
Black or African American	5.8%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	20.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

41.3

Median Age

45.6%

Female

54.4%

Male

19.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.5%

5–9

4.8%

10–14

5.4%

15–19

6.4%

20–24

8.7%

25–34

13.1%

35–44

12.2%

45–54

12.2%

55–59

5.8%

60–64

7.7%

65–74

11.4%

75–84

5.6%

85+

2.1%

Children (under 15): 14.7% · Seniors (65+): 19.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$60,631$-10,518 vs state
Mean household income	$77,181
Per-capita income	$30,609
Poverty rate	9.8%+1.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.3%
Employment-to-population	50.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

20.8%

Education & health care

14.6%

Public administration

11.1%

Construction

7.3%

Manufacturing

7.2%

Finance & real estate

7.1%

Retail trade

5.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.6%

The largest employment sector in Chippewa County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.4%

Drive alone

3.5%

Carpool

76.8%

Public transit

6.9%

Work from home

18.5 min

Avg commute

Housing

$153,100$-64,500 vs state

Median home value

$793

Median rent

73.7%

Homeownership rate

20,340

Total housing units

68.2%

Occupied

31.8%

Vacant

26.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.4%

With health insurance

91.2%

With broadband internet

15.9%

Foreign-born

8.5%

Veterans (18+)

17.7%

With a disability

95.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

92.8%

High School+

21.9%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Chippewa County, Michigan has a population of 36,448 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 44th-largest county in Michigan. Population density is 23 people per square mile.

The population of Chippewa County has declined 6.1% since 2010 (38,623 → 36,253), a -0.45% annualized rate.

The median household income in Chippewa County, Michigan is $60,631, with mean (average) household income of $77,181 and per-capita income of $30,609. 9.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Chippewa County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (68.0%), Hispanic or Latino (20.2%), Black or African American (5.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Chippewa County, Michigan is 41.3 years. Residents are 45.6% female and 54.4% male.

The median home value in Chippewa County is $153,100 and median monthly rent is $793. 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 20,340 total housing units, 31.8% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Chippewa County, Michigan is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

Detroit is among the largest cities associated with Chippewa County, Michigan, with a population of 636,644.