Population 6,271 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Luce County
Household size in Luce County
| Period | Luce County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.24 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.32 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.13 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Luce County is a place of small households, averaging 2.13 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.24, a much bigger shift than nationally. Luce County has smaller households than at least four in five Michigan counties.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Luce County
| Period | Luce County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.7 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.9 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.6 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.0 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Luce County skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Luce County
| Period | Luce County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Luce County than nationally: 10.4%, against 11.6%. Michigan as a whole looks much the same. The single-parent share is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Luce County
Renters in Luce County
| Period | Luce County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.9% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.5% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.4% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Luce County is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 60.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Luce County
| Period | Luce County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.1% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 41.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.2% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 31.2% of the housing in Luce County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 4.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Luce County
| Period | Luce County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +6 |
Housing in Luce County leans older: the median home dates to 1972, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Luce County
| Period | Luce County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $614 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $629 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $672 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $655 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$42 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in Luce County pays $655 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $42 a month from 2006–10, a 7% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Luce County
Bachelor's degrees in Luce County
| Period | Luce County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Luce County: 17.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has edged up 1.4 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Luce County has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Michigan counties.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Luce County
| Period | Luce County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.1% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.5% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.1% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Luce County is above the national rate: 93.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Michigan as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.9 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Luce County
| Period | Luce County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Luce County: 8.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Few Michigan counties have higher unemployment: only two of 83. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Luce County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luce County | 2.13 | 45.6 | 10.4% | 17.4% | 31.2% | 1972 | $655 | 17.8% | 93.0% | 8.6% |
| Alger County | 2.20 | 49.8 | 5.7% | 13.7% | 41.9% | 1973 | $625 | 20.9% | 93.8% | 5.9% |
| Chippewa County | 2.40 | 42.6 | 10.9% | 25.0% | 20.9% | 1973 | $782 | 23.4% | 92.9% | 6.1% |
| Marquette County | 2.26 | 40.5 | 6.9% | 30.4% | 13.2% | 1967 | $1,022 | 37.2% | 95.7% | 4.7% |
| Gogebic County | 2.04 | 49.4 | 8.1% | 19.0% | 29.4% | 1953 | $652 | 22.2% | 95.8% | 6.8% |
| Iron County | 1.97 | 54.1 | 7.9% | 11.5% | 38.7% | 1968 | $673 | 25.9% | 95.1% | 2.4% |
| Ashland County | 2.31 | 43.3 | 8.0% | 26.6% | 22.4% | 1969 | $742 | 25.4% | 95.7% | 3.8% |
| Crow Wing County | 2.28 | 46.3 | 8.3% | 23.0% | 23.3% | 1986 | $1,039 | 29.2% | 94.6% | 5.2% |
| Otter Tail County | 2.41 | 45.9 | 6.5% | 20.5% | 24.5% | 1978 | $900 | 27.7% | 94.0% | 4.5% |
| Wilkin County | 2.34 | 42.1 | 9.5% | 20.3% | 10.6% | 1968 | $1,167 | 22.1% | 93.2% | 4.3% |
| Richland County | 2.25 | 39.1 | 7.9% | 31.9% | 8.7% | 1971 | $697 | 25.4% | 94.4% | 1.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Luce County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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