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Brimley, MI
Census-designated place in Chippewa County, Michigan.
Population
345
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
197
ZIP codes
0
Brimley and its ZIP codes
Local data for Brimley, MI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chippewa County. PPP loans are for Brimley.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,789
12,796 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,932
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$452M
FY 2026, $12,292 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Brimley, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
163
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
73
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 8°F
35.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brimley, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities near Brimley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sault Ste. MarieCity | 11 mi | 14.8 |
| KincheloeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brimley, MI in?
- Brimley is in Chippewa County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Brimley, MI?
- About 345 people live in Brimley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brimley?
- Nearby places include Sault Ste. Marie (11 mi), Kincheloe (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023