Keweenaw County, Michigan Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 83rd-largest in Michigan

The population of Keweenaw County, Michigan is 2,106 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 83rd-largest county in Michigan. The median household income is $53,893, the median home value is $181,400, and the median age is 56.7.

The population of Keweenaw County has declined 0.4% since 2010 (2,170 → 2,161), a -0.03% annualized rate.

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

2,106

Population

-0.03%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$53,893

Median Income

$181,400

Median Home Value

Keweenaw County covers 540 sq mi of land at 3.9 people per square mile.

About Keweenaw County, MI

Homeownership is the standout figure in Keweenaw County: 91.7% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 2,106 residents, Keweenaw County is a county in Michigan.

The typical household earns $53,893, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US counties: a poverty rate of just 4.2%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $181,400, with typical rent around $679.

Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US counties: 43.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. An unusually large 16.9% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.

The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Keweenaw County, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.

Keweenaw County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Keweenaw County had a population of 2,170 in 2010 and 2,161 in 2024, a -0.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,181 in 2023. Average annual growth rate: -0.02%.

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

2,161

Population (2024)

2,170

Population (2010)

2,181

Peak (2023)

-0.02%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	2,170	-	-	estimate
2011	2,180	+10	+0.46%	estimate
2012	2,169	-11	-0.50%	estimate
2013	2,144	-25	-1.15%	estimate
2014	2,175	+31	+1.45%	estimate
2015	2,124	-51	-2.34%	estimate
2016	2,143	+19	+0.89%	estimate
2017	2,087	-56	-2.61%	estimate
2018	2,076	-11	-0.53%	estimate
2019	2,085	+9	+0.43%	estimate
2020	2,059	-26	-1.25%	estimate
2021	2,108	+49	+2.38%	estimate
2022	2,151	+43	+2.04%	estimate
2023	2,181	+30	+1.39%	estimate
2024	2,161	-20	-0.92%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	96.0%
Black or African American	0.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.5%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

56.7

Median Age

49.1%

Female

50.9%

Male

36.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

3.2%

5–9

4.4%

10–14

4.3%

15–19

3.3%

20–24

0.5%

25–34

12.9%

35–44

8.4%

45–54

10.8%

55–59

7.6%

60–64

8.7%

65–74

21.2%

75–84

12.2%

85+

2.6%

Children (under 15): 11.9% · Seniors (65+): 36.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$53,893$-17,256 vs state
Mean household income	$88,295
Per-capita income	$46,593
Poverty rate	4.2%-4.6% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.2%
Employment-to-population	43.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

28.3%

Construction

13.3%

Finance & real estate

9.8%

Manufacturing

9.3%

Public administration

8.8%

Education & health care

8.5%

Arts, entertainment & food

6.8%

Information

5.3%

The largest employment sector in Keweenaw County is professional & business services, accounting for 28.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

8.5%

Carpool

65.7%

Public transit

16.9%

Work from home

20.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$181,400$-36,200 vs state

Median home value

$679

Median rent

91.7%

Homeownership rate

2,292

Total housing units

47.6%

Occupied

52.4%

Vacant

8.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.4%

With health insurance

93.4%

With broadband internet

21.5%

Foreign-born

17.0%

Veterans (18+)

14.8%

With a disability

97.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

97.5%

High School+

43.6%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Keweenaw County, Michigan has a population of 2,106 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 83rd-largest county in Michigan. Population density is 4 people per square mile.

The population of Keweenaw County has declined 0.4% since 2010 (2,170 → 2,161), a -0.03% annualized rate.

The median household income in Keweenaw County, Michigan is $53,893, with mean (average) household income of $88,295 and per-capita income of $46,593. 4.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Keweenaw County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (96.0%), Hispanic or Latino (2.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Keweenaw County, Michigan is 56.7 years. Residents are 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

The median home value in Keweenaw County is $181,400 and median monthly rent is $679. 91.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 2,292 total housing units, 52.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Keweenaw County, Michigan is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 28.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

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