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Chippewa County

State:
Michigan
County Seat:
Sault Sainte Marie

Chippewa County's estimated 2025 population is 36,378 with a growth rate of 0.16% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Chippewa County is the 44th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 38,623 and has seen a growth of -5.81% since that time.

36,378
Total Population
23
Population Density (miĀ²)
44
Population Rank (State)
57 0.16%
Annual Population Growth

Chippewa County Population

Chippewa County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Chippewa County includes 68% White, 13.14% Native American, 5.78% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Native American

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White24,78368%
Native American4,78813.14%
Two or more races4,02811.05%
Black or African American2,1065.78%
Other race3861.06%
Asian3340.92%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander230.06%

Chippewa County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Chippewa County's average per capita income is $37,202. Household income levels show a median of $60,631. The poverty rate stands at 15.61%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$87,761-
Families$79,525$95,573
Households$60,631$77,181
Non Families$34,365$44,365

$37,202

Average Income

$60,631

Median Household Income

15.61%

Poverty Rate