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Copper City, MI
Village in Houghton County, Michigan.
Population
253
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
3,002
ZIP codes
0
Copper City and its ZIP codes
Copper City at a glance
- Copper City is about 17 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
Local data for Copper City, MI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Houghton County. PPP loans are for Copper City.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,656
12,476 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,874
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$319M
FY 2026, $8,544 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Copper City, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
978
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
75° / 10°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Copper City, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities near Copper City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AhmeekVillage | 1.1 mi | 0.1 |
| FultonCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.5 |
| MohawkCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1.2 |
| CalumetVillage | 4 mi | 0.2 |
| LauriumVillage | 4.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Lake LindenVillage | 6.3 mi | 0.8 |
| HubbellCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.9 |
| Eagle RiverCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.2 |
| Dollar BayCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.9 |
| HancockCity | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| HoughtonCity | 15 mi | 4.4 |
| HurontownCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Eagle HarborCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| DodgevilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Atlantic MineCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| ChassellCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Copper City, MI in?
- Copper City is in Houghton County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Copper City, MI?
- About 253 people live in Copper City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Copper City?
- Nearby places include Ahmeek (1.1 mi), Fulton (1.6 mi), Mohawk (1.9 mi), Calumet (4 mi), Laurium (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023