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Laurium, MI
Village in Houghton County, Michigan.
Population
1,509
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,324
ZIP codes
0
Laurium and its ZIP codes
Laurium at a glance
- Laurium is about 13 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,167 a year, 26% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $126,100 (46% below Michigan) and median rent is $808 a month.
Local data for Laurium, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Laurium, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,167
Poverty rate
16.0%
Median home value
$126,100
Median rent
$808/mo
Homeownership
75.8%
Bachelor's or higher
31.1%
Median age
46.1
Average commute
13.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (233), Italian Americans (127), Irish Americans (106).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Houghton County. PPP loans are for Laurium.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.6 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
How people get to work
Laurium, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.9%
- Carpooled20.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home8.5%
Average one-way commute: 13.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Laurium, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Laurium, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Laurium
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CalumetVillage | 1.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Lake LindenVillage | 3.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Copper CityVillage | 4.1 mi | 0.1 |
| HubbellCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.9 |
| AhmeekVillage | 4.8 mi | 0.1 |
| FultonCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.5 |
| MohawkCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.2 |
| Dollar BayCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 3.9 |
| HancockCity | 10 mi | 2.8 |
| HoughtonCity | 11 mi | 4.4 |
| HurontownCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| DodgevilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Atlantic MineCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Eagle RiverCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.2 |
| ChassellCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.6 |
| South RangeVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Laurium, MI in?
- Laurium is in Houghton County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Laurium, MI?
- About 1,509 people live in Laurium, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Laurium?
- Nearby places include Calumet (1.1 mi), Lake Linden (3.2 mi), Copper City (4.1 mi), Hubbell (4.3 mi), Ahmeek (4.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023