Chippewa County's estimated 2026 population is 36,079 with a growth rate of -0.24% 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 -6.59% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White (68%)
Native American (13.14%)
Two or more races (11.05%)
Black or African American (5.78%)
Other race (1.06%)
Asian (0.92%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.06%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,783 | 68% |
| Native American | 4,788 | 13.14% |
| Two or more races | 4,028 | 11.05% |
| Black or African American | 2,106 | 5.78% |
| Other race | 386 | 1.06% |
| Asian | 334 | 0.92% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.06% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,761 | - |
| Families | $79,525 | $95,573 |
| Households | $60,631 | $77,181 |
| Non Families | $34,365 | $44,365 |
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