Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Copper City, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

253

Median Agei

47.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.8%245

Two or More

2.8%7

Asian

0.4%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.8%3

High School Diploma

61.4%102

Some College (<1 yr)

4.2%7

Some College (1+ yr)

3%5

Associate's Degree

9.6%16

Bachelor's Degree

6%10

Master's Degree

1.2%2

HS or Higher

87.3%

BA or Higher

7.2%

Graduate+

1.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$103,400

Median Renti

$817

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

90.1%82

Renter-Occupied

9.9%9

Total Units

134

Homeownership

90.1%

Vacancy Rate

32.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

12.2%10

$50K–$100K

32.9%27

$100K–$150K

36.6%30

$150K–$200K

11%9

$200K–$300K

4.9%4

$300K–$500K

2.4%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

1990–1999

3%4

1980–1989

1.5%2

1970–1979

6%8

1960–1969

1.5%2

1950–1959

1.5%2

1940–1949

9.7%13

1939 or earlier

76.9%103

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67%61

Bottled/LP Gas

20.9%19

Fuel Oil

12.1%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,250

Mean Household Incomei

$52,423

Per Capita Incomei

$22,310

Poverty Ratei

15.4%

Unemploymenti

30.2%

Labor Forcei

116

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

13.2%12

$15K–$20K

5.5%5

$20K–$25K

3.3%3

$25K–$30K

6.6%6

$30K–$35K

4.4%4

$35K–$40K

3.3%3

$45K–$50K

8.8%8

$50K–$60K

15.4%14

$60K–$75K

17.6%16

$75K–$100K

17.6%16

$100K–$125K

2.2%2

$125K–$150K

2.2%2

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

10.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

12.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

4(2.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

100%Insured