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Keweenaw County, Michigan
Keweenaw County, Michigan. Keweenaw County had 2,186 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.8% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). It holds 11 places (1 city, village or borough, 5 towns and townships and 5 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 26083.
Keweenaw County is one of the 2 counties of the Houghton, MI micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,186
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,046 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,133
Median household income
$52,583
±$5,516 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$169,800
±$16,554 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$688
±$37 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
How many people live in Keweenaw County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 2,046 residents in Keweenaw County. The Census Bureau estimates 2,186 for July 1, 2025, up 6.8% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 2,133 over 540 square miles of land.
| Measure | Keweenaw County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,133 | 10,077,761 | +22 |
| Households | 1,135±79 | 4,076,369 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.87±0.13 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,305±32 | 4,622,236 | −178 |
Keweenaw County's population since 2000
From 2,301 in 2000 to 2,186 in 2025: down 5.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Keweenaw County?
Keweenaw County holds 11 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place), 5 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 5 census-designated places. The largest is Allouez Township with 1,525 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Allouez Township | 1,428 | $44,531 |
|---|---|---|
| MohawkGEOID 2654820 | 388 | $28,224 |
| Grant Township, Keweenaw County | 238 | $85,000 |
| Eagle Harbor Township | 217 | $111,250 |
| FultonGEOID 2631120 | 182 | $41,136 |
| Copper HarborGEOID 2618100 | 136 | $67,188 |
| AhmeekGEOID 2600620 | 127 | $41,250 |
| Sherman Township, Keweenaw CountyGEOID 2608373220 | 91 | $37,344 |
| Houghton TownshipGEOID 2608339380 | 72 | not published |
| Eagle Harbor | 69 | $108,438 |
| Eagle RiverGEOID 2623740 | 65 | $78,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Keweenaw County?
The median resident of Keweenaw County is 57.1 years old; 14.9% are under 18 and 36.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.2%.
| Measure | Keweenaw County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57.1±2.2 | 40.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 14.9%±0.9 pts | 21.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 36.5%±0.6 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0%±1.2 pts | 5.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.7%±2.7 pts | 72.4% | −4.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 3.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2%±1.3 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.0%±2.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5%±1.0 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.0%±1.7 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.6%±2.6 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 18.0%±2.7 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.7%±3.0 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.1%±1.6 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 41.2%±4.3 pts | 32.4% | +9.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.1%±2.9 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.2%±1.9 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Keweenaw County earn?
Half of Keweenaw County's 1,135 households earn less than $52,583 a year (±$5,516), against $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 the median was $61,894 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $9,311 after inflation. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Keweenaw County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,583±$5,516 | $72,875 | −$9,311 |
| Mean household income | $82,119±$9,613 | $98,700 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,090±$5,934 | $40,735 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.2%±4.5 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 34.8%±15.3 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.4%±2.9 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.1%±4.5 pts | 90.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Keweenaw County?
Owners occupy 90.7% of Keweenaw County's occupied homes and renters 9.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $169,800 by its owner (±$16,554). The median renter pays $688 a month including utilities, and 35.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Keweenaw County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $169,800±$16,554 | $231,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $688±$37 | $1,129 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.3%±20.4 pts | 41.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,179±$141 | $1,569 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 90.7%±3.5 pts | 73.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,305±32 | 4,622,236 | −178 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.6%±1.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 43.0%±15.6 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 95.6%±1.3 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.8%±0.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 34.0%±3.6 pts | 14.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Keweenaw County building?
Builders took permits for 6 new housing units across Keweenaw County in 2025 (6 single-family), 2.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Keweenaw County get to work?
66.4% of Keweenaw County's workers drive alone and 17.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.6 minutes.
| Measure | Keweenaw County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 45.1%±3.9 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2%±1.9 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 66.4%±5.5 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.6%±3.0 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±3.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 8.4%±3.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.6%±4.7 pts | 13.5% | +10.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.6 min±3.7 | 24.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Keweenaw County's census tracts?
Keweenaw County is divided into 3 census tracts.
| Tract 126083000100 | 2,129±5 | $52,556 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 980126083980100 | 4±4 | not published |
| Tract 990126083990100 | 0±11 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Keweenaw County compare with Michigan's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 83rd of 83 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 3rd of 83 |
| Residents per square mile | 83rd of 83 |
| Median household income | 78th of 83 |
| Median home value | 50th of 83 |
| Median gross rent | 75th of 83 |
| Poverty rate | 22nd of 83 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6th of 83 |
| Median age | 4th of 83 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Keweenaw County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.