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Luce County, Michigan
Luce County, Michigan. Luce County had 6,339 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.2% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. It holds 5 places (1 city, village or borough and 4 towns and townships) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 26095.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,339
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,339 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,271
Median household income
$54,893
±$2,148 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$112,000
±$11,957 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$675
±$69 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
How many people live in Luce County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 5,339 residents in Luce County. The Census Bureau estimates 6,339 for July 1, 2025, down 1.2% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 6,271 over 899 square miles of land.
| Measure | Luce County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,271 | 10,077,761 | −67 |
| Households | 2,455±139 | 4,076,369 | +224 |
| Average household size | 2.13±0.12 | 2.42 | −0.22 |
| Housing units | 4,067±33 | 4,622,236 | −306 |
Luce County's population since 2000
From 7,024 in 2000 to 6,339 in 2025: down 9.8%. 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 Luce County?
Luce County holds 5 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 4 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is McMillan Township, Luce County with 2,387 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| McMillan Township, Luce County | 2,471 | $44,550 |
|---|---|---|
| Pentland Township | 1,564 | $68,607 |
| Newberry | 1,446 | $45,781 |
| Lakefield Township, Luce County | 1,135 | $56,484 |
| Columbus Township, Luce CountyGEOID 2609517480 | 169 | $38,194 |
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 Luce County?
The median resident of Luce County is 44.6 years old; 16.3% are under 18 and 22.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 76.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 8.2%. 1.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Luce County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.6±0.9 | 40.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.3%±0.4 pts | 21.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.6%±0.5 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% | 5.9% | −1.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 76.4%±0.6 pts | 72.4% | −1.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.2%±1.4 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 3.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 6.4%±1.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.8%±1.7 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.4%±0.6 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.4%±0.8 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.3%±2.0 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 24.0%±2.9 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.2%±1.8 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.6%±1.6 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.3%±3.0 pts | 32.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.1%±2.7 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.0%±1.8 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 Luce County earn?
Half of Luce County's 2,455 households earn less than $54,893 a year (±$2,148), against $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $55,958 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Luce County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,893±$2,148 | $72,875 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $67,121±$4,950 | $98,700 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,499±$1,833 | $40,735 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.7%±3.5 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 25.8%±7.9 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.4%±3.1 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.9%±3.0 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 Luce County?
Owners occupy 82.6% of Luce County's occupied homes and renters 17.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $112,000 by its owner (±$11,957). The median renter pays $675 a month including utilities, and 45.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Luce County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $112,000±$11,957 | $231,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $675±$69 | $1,129 | −$207 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.3%±14.0 pts | 41.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,060±$103 | $1,569 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.6%±4.0 pts | 73.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,067±33 | 4,622,236 | −306 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.6%±5.3 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.7%±3.1 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.6%±2.6 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.4%±2.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.8%±2.7 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 Luce County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Luce County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 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 Luce County get to work?
74.4% of Luce County's workers drive alone and 7.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.9%.
| Measure | Luce County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 41.2%±2.5 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.9%±3.7 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.4%±5.3 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.2%±5.2 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 3.2%±2.0 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.6%±3.0 pts | 13.5% | +3.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.2 min±3.0 | 24.2 min | +4.9 min |
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 Luce County's census tracts?
Luce County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $49,563 (Tract 9601) to $56,783 (Tract 9602).
| Tract 960126095960100 | 4,103±202 | $49,563 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 960226095960200 | 2,168±202 | $56,783 |
| Tract 980026095980000 | 0±11 | not published |
| Tract 990026095990000 | 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 Luce County compare with Michigan's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 81st of 83 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 70th of 83 |
| Residents per square mile | 81st of 83 |
| Median household income | 73rd of 83 |
| Median home value | 80th of 83 |
| Median gross rent | 79th of 83 |
| Poverty rate | 12th of 83 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 69th of 83 |
| Median age | 38th 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
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