Laurium, MI Demographics

A map of Laurium's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,376	1,763	91.2%	94.6%
Hispanic	82	22	5.4%	1.2%
Native American/Other	18	15	1.2%	0.8%
Black	17	3	1.1%	0.2%
Multiracial	16	58	1.1%	3.1%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.2%

Laurium, Michigan has an estimated population of 1,509, a large decrease from the 1,864 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.2% White, 5.4% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, 1.1% Black, 1.1% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Laurium, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Laurium has become considerably 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 Laurium, that probability was 10.4% in 2020 and 16.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Laurium is ranked the 366th 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). Laurium was ranked the 317th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Laurium's White Population

1,376 residents of Laurium, or 91.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Laurium is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Laurium ranks 68th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurium's White population has declined by an estimated 22.0%. White residents' share of Laurium's population has decreased from 94.6% to 91.2%.

Laurium is less White than neighboring Calumet (92.6% White), Lake Linden (93% White), Hubbell (95.1% White), Copper City (96.8% White), and Ahmeek (100% White).

Laurium's Black Population

17 residents of Laurium, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Laurium is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Laurium ranks 585th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurium's Black population has grown by an estimated 466.7%. Black residents' share of Laurium's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.1%.

Laurium is more Black than neighboring Calumet (0% Black), Lake Linden (0.2% Black), Copper City (0% Black), and Ahmeek (0% Black). Laurium is less Black than neighboring Hubbell (1.8% Black).

Laurium's Asian Population

0 residents of Laurium, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Laurium is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Laurium ranks 541st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

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

Laurium is less Asian than neighboring Calumet (0.5% Asian), Hubbell (1% Asian), and Copper City (0.4% Asian).

Laurium's Hispanic Population

82 residents of Laurium, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Laurium is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Laurium ranks 665th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurium's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 272.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Laurium's population has increased from 1.2% to 5.4%.

Laurium is more Hispanic than neighboring Calumet (2.6% Hispanic), Lake Linden (4.2% Hispanic), Hubbell (0% Hispanic), Copper City (0% Hispanic), and Ahmeek (0% Hispanic).

Laurium's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Laurium, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Laurium is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Laurium ranks 332nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurium's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Laurium's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Laurium is more Native American/Other than neighboring Calumet (0% Native American/Other), Lake Linden (0.7% Native American/Other), Hubbell (0% Native American/Other), Copper City (0% Native American/Other), and Ahmeek (0% Native American/Other).

Laurium's Multiracial Population

16 residents of Laurium, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Laurium is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Laurium ranks 574th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurium's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 72.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Laurium's population has decreased from 3.1% to 1.1%.

Laurium is more Multiracial than neighboring Ahmeek (0% Multiracial). Laurium is less Multiracial than neighboring Calumet (4.3% Multiracial), Lake Linden (1.9% Multiracial), Hubbell (2% Multiracial), and Copper City (2.8% 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.