Copper City, MI Demographics

A map of Copper City's Population by Race

Copper City, Michigan has an estimated population of 253, a dramatic increase from the 187 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.8% White, 2.8% Multiracial, 0.4% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Copper City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Copper City has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Copper City, that probability was 5.3% in 2020 and 6.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Copper City is ranked the 653rd most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Copper City was ranked the 693rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Copper City's White Population

245 residents of Copper City, or 96.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Copper City is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Copper City ranks 9th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Copper City's White population has grown by an estimated 34.6%. White residents' share of Copper City's population has decreased from 97.3% to 96.8%.

Copper City is more White than neighboring Fulton (86.2% White), Laurium (91.2% White), and Calumet (92.6% White). Copper City is less White than neighboring Ahmeek (100% White), and Mohawk (100% White).

Copper City's Black Population

0 residents of Copper City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Copper City is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Copper City ranks 410th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Copper City's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Copper City's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Copper City is less Black than neighboring Laurium (1.1% Black).

Copper City's Asian Population

1 residents of Copper City, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Copper City is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Copper City ranks 311th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Copper City's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Copper City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Copper City is more Asian than neighboring Ahmeek (0% Asian), Fulton (0% Asian), Mohawk (0% Asian), and Laurium (0% Asian). Copper City is less Asian than neighboring Calumet (0.5% Asian).

Copper City's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Copper City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Copper City is lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Copper City ranks 716th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Copper City's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Copper City's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Copper City is less Hispanic than neighboring Laurium (5.4% Hispanic), and Calumet (2.6% Hispanic).

Copper City's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Copper City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Copper City is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Copper City ranks 695th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Copper City's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Copper City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Copper City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Laurium (1.2% Native American/Other).

Copper City's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Copper City, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Copper City is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Copper City ranks 735th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Copper City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 250.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Copper City's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.8%.

Copper City is more Multiracial than neighboring Ahmeek (0% Multiracial), Mohawk (0% Multiracial), and Laurium (1.1% Multiracial). Copper City is less Multiracial than neighboring Fulton (13.8% Multiracial), and Calumet (4.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.