Chippewa County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26033 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 36,295 | — | #1,310 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,217 | -17.2% | #1,874 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.6 years | +6.9% | #1,619 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $161,900 | -42.6% | #1,984 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $797 | -31.5% | #2,121 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% | +11.4% | #1,764 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Chippewa County has a population of 36,295, making it the #1,310 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.6 years, which is 6.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Chippewa County is $62,217, ranking #1,874 out of 3,222 counties — 17.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.0% and unemployment stands at 5.2%.
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The median home value in Chippewa County is $161,900 (-42.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $797/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.0%.
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94.3% of residents in Chippewa County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.8% above the national rate.
About Chippewa County, Michigan
Chippewa County, Michigan has a total population of 36,295, making it the 1,310th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Chippewa County is 41.6 years, which is 6.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Chippewa County is $62,217, which ranks #1,874 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2%.
The median home value in Chippewa County is $161,900, 42.6% below the national median. Renters in Chippewa County pay a median gross rent of $797 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Chippewa County, 23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.2 min.
Chippewa County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 67.3% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (13.2%) and Two or More Races (10.2%).
All data for Chippewa County, Michigan comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.