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Ewen, MI
Census-designated place in Ontonagon County, Michigan.
Population
281
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
333
ZIP codes
0
Ewen and its ZIP codes
Ewen at a glance
- Ewen is 87% denser than Michigan as a whole.
Local data for Ewen, MI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ontonagon County. PPP loans are for Ewen.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$37,674
1,338 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,710
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$79.5M
FY 2026, $13,677 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ewen, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
620
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
12
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 2°F
32.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ewen, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
Cities near Ewen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce CrossingCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 4.5 |
| BerglandCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| RocklandCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Lake GogebicCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| WatersmeetCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 9.2 |
| Mass CityCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| GreenlandCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| White PineCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5 |
| MareniscoCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.4 |
| OntonagonVillage | 23 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ewen, MI in?
- Ewen is in Ontonagon County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Ewen, MI?
- About 281 people live in Ewen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ewen?
- Nearby places include Bruce Crossing (5.3 mi), Bergland (14 mi), Rockland (15 mi), Lake Gogebic (17 mi), Watersmeet (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023