Keweenaw County Demographics

A map of Keweenaw County's Population by Race

Keweenaw County, Michigan has an estimated population of 2,133, an increase from the 2,046 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.7% White, 3.2% Multiracial, 2.2% Native American/Other, 2.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Keweenaw County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Keweenaw has become 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 Keweenaw County, that probability was 9.2% in 2020 and 13.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Keweenaw County is ranked the 83rd most populous county in Michigan, out of 83 counties. Keweenaw County was ranked the 83rd most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Keweenaw County's White Population

1,977 residents of Keweenaw County, or 92.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Keweenaw County is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Keweenaw County ranks 1st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 83 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Keweenaw County's White population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. White residents' share of Keweenaw County's population has decreased from 95.2% to 92.7%.

Keweenaw County is more White than neighboring Houghton County (90.9% White), Baraga County (72% White), Marquette County (90.7% White), Ontonagon County (92.3% White), and Iron County (90.6% White).

Keweenaw County's Black Population

0 residents of Keweenaw County, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Keweenaw County is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Keweenaw County ranks 78th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 83 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Keweenaw County's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Keweenaw County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Keweenaw County is less Black than neighboring Houghton County (1.1% Black), Baraga County (6.3% Black), Marquette County (1.3% Black), Ontonagon County (0.5% Black), and Iron County (0.9% Black).

Keweenaw County's Asian Population

0 residents of Keweenaw County, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Keweenaw County is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Keweenaw County ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 83 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Keweenaw County's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Keweenaw County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Keweenaw County is less Asian than neighboring Houghton County (2.9% Asian), Baraga County (0.8% Asian), Marquette County (0.5% Asian), Ontonagon County (0.4% Asian), and Iron County (0.6% Asian).

Keweenaw County's Hispanic Population

42 residents of Keweenaw County, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Keweenaw County is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Keweenaw County ranks 77th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 83 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Keweenaw County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 55.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Keweenaw County's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.0%.

Keweenaw County is more Hispanic than neighboring Houghton County (1.8% Hispanic), Baraga County (1.7% Hispanic), and Ontonagon County (1.8% Hispanic). Keweenaw County is less Hispanic than neighboring Marquette County (2.1% Hispanic), and Iron County (2.3% Hispanic).

Keweenaw County's Native American/Other Population

46 residents of Keweenaw County, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Keweenaw County is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Keweenaw County ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 83 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Keweenaw County's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 666.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Keweenaw County's population has increased from 0.3% to 2.2%.

Keweenaw County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Houghton County (1.3% Native American/Other), Marquette County (1.1% Native American/Other), Ontonagon County (0.7% Native American/Other), and Iron County (1.8% Native American/Other). Keweenaw County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Baraga County (12% Native American/Other).

Keweenaw County's Multiracial Population

68 residents of Keweenaw County, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Keweenaw County is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Keweenaw County ranks 80th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 83 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Keweenaw County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Keweenaw County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Keweenaw County is more Multiracial than neighboring Houghton County (1.9% Multiracial). Keweenaw County is less Multiracial than neighboring Baraga County (7.2% Multiracial), Marquette County (4.2% Multiracial), Ontonagon County (4.2% Multiracial), and Iron County (3.7% 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.