Keweenaw County, MI

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2020 Population

2,102

0.426% 1-year decline

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

58.3

1.39% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

10.3%

3.17% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$51,750

2.9% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$141,800

17.1% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Keweenaw County, MI had a population of 2.1k people with a median age of 58.3 and a median household income of $51,750. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Keweenaw County, MI declined from 2,111 to 2,102, a −0.426% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,292 to $51,750, a 2.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Keweenaw County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (96.7%), White (Hispanic) (0.761%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.761%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.714%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.571%).

None of the households in Keweenaw County, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99% of the residents in Keweenaw County, MI are U.S. citizens.

In 2020, the median property value in Keweenaw County, MI was $141,800, and the homeownership rate was 88.6%.

Most people in Keweenaw County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Keweenaw County, MI was 2 cars per household.

Keweenaw County, MI borders Alger County, MI, Houghton County, MI, Marquette County, MI, Ontonagon County, MI, and Cook County, MN.

Population & Diversity

Keweenaw County, MI is home to a population of 2.1k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.62% of Keweenaw County, MI residents were born outside of the country (34 people).

In 2020, there were 127 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.03k people) in Keweenaw County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16 White (Hispanic) and 16 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

99%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99% of Keweenaw County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Keweenaw County, MI was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Keweenaw County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Keweenaw County, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.03k ± 11
White (Hispanic)
16 ± 15
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
16 ± 15.6

1.38%

Hispanic Population

29 people

1.38% of the people in Keweenaw County, MI are hispanic (29 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Keweenaw County, MI as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

1.62%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

34 people

1.66%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

35 people

As of 2020, 1.62% of Keweenaw County, MI residents (34 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Keweenaw County, MI was 1.66%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Keweenaw County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
136 ± 36
Gulf War (1990s)
35 ± 23
Gulf War (2001-)
27 ± 21

Keweenaw County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.89 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Keweenaw County, MI employs 807 people. The largest industries in Keweenaw County, MI are Health Care & Social Assistance (135 people), Retail Trade (94 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (85 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($56,375), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($56,250), and Educational Services ($52,188).

Employment

Occupations

807

2020 Value

± 119

−1.82%

1 Year decline

± 20.3%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Keweenaw County, MI declined at a rate of −1.82%, from 822 employees to 807 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Keweenaw County, MI, are Management Occupations (114 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (78 people), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (71 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Keweenaw County, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

807

2020 Value

± 119

−1.82%

1 Year decline

± 20.3%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Keweenaw County, MI declined at a rate of −1.82%, from 822 employees to 807 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Keweenaw County, MI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (135 people), Retail Trade (94 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (85 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Keweenaw County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Keweenaw County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$32,075

Median earning men ± $10,660

$30,000

Median earning women ± $9,012

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,614), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($50,938), and Construction ($41,875).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Retail Trade ($200,208), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($51,875), and Public Administration ($41,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

27
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services
14
Retail Trade
13
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $193B, followed by Machinery ($56.5B) and Mixed freight ($49.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$638B

2020 Value in Michigan

$1.16T

Projected 2050 Value in Michigan

81.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $638B. This is expected to increase 81.2% to $1.16T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$35.1B
Texas
$34.4B
Indiana
$29.5B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $35.1B, followed by Texas with $34.4B and Indiana and $29.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Keweenaw County, MI went to Donald J. Trump with 55.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%).

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.09%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Keweenaw County, MI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2020, 0.713% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.711% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (2.28M), Some college (1.97M), and Bachelors Degree (1.34M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Keweenaw County, MI was $141,800 in 2020, which is 0.617 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $121,100 to $141,800, a 17.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Keweenaw County, MI is 88.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Keweenaw County, MI have an average commute time of 22.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Keweenaw County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$141,800

Median Property Value 2020

±$27,577

$956

Median Property Taxes

±$104

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Keweenaw County, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Keweenaw County, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

88.6%

Homeownership

2020

60%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 88.6% of the housing units in Keweenaw County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 88%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Keweenaw County, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 1

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the tracts in Keweenaw County, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$51,750

Median Household Income

± $7,185

1.08k

Number of Households

± 119

In 2020, the median household income of the 1.08k households in Keweenaw County, MI grew to $51,750 from the previous year's value of $50,292.

The following chart displays the households in Keweenaw County, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Keweenaw County, MI is from Michigan.

0.471

2020 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.475

2019 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2020, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.801% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (77.3%)
Worked At Home (8.82%)
Carpooled (6.68%)

In 2020, 77.3% of workers in Keweenaw County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.82%) and those who carpooled to work (6.68%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Keweenaw County, MI have a shorter commute time (22.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.8% of the workforce in Keweenaw County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Keweenaw County, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Keweenaw County, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Keweenaw County, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Keweenaw County, MI (215 out of 2.09k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 65 - 74 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Keweenaw County, MI is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91% of the population of Keweenaw County, MI has health coverage, with 27.8% on employee plans, 11.8% on Medicaid, 27.7% on Medicare, 22.4% on non-group plans, and 1.34% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Michigan was $8,055 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,745).

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Michigan. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Michigan, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Michigan across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 14.9% under 18 years, 11.8% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 35.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.01%

Uninsured

27.8%

Employer Coverage

11.8%

Medicaid

27.7%

Medicare

22.4%

Non-Group

1.34%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Keweenaw County, MI grew by 23.3% from 7.31% to 9.01%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Keweenaw County, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Keweenaw County, MI.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.7% in Keweenaw County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Keweenaw County, MI.

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