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Luce County, MI
1 city or town and 2 ZIP codes in Luce County, Michigan.
Population
6,271
Land area
899sq mi
People per sq mi
7
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Luce County
Luce County at a glance
- Luce County is 96% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,893, 25% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,000 (52% below Michigan) and median rent is $675 a month.
Local data for Luce County, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Luce County, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,893
Poverty rate
16.7%
Median home value
$112,000
Prices +8.8% in a year
Median rent
$675/mo
Homeownership
82.6%
Bachelor's or higher
17.3%
Median age
44.6
Average commute
18.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (956), Irish Americans (780), Polish Americans (256).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.8%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,539
1,932 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$39,680
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$46.6M
FY 2026, $8,733 per person
PPP loans
$8.9M
92 loans, 1,144 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$7,955
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Luce County, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.4%
- Carpooled13.2%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 18.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Luce County, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
396
Most often winter weather
July high / Jan low
77° / 10°F
33.8 inches of rain a year
Toxic release facilities
1
No Superfund sites
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Luce County, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Luce County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Luce County, MI?
- Newberry is the largest city or town in Luce County, with about 1,329 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Luce County?
- Luce County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 49853, 49868.
- What is the population of Luce County, MI?
- About 6,271 people live in Luce County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Luce County?
- Luce County borders Chippewa County, Mackinac County, Alger County, Schoolcraft County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023