Chippewa County Summary

Life in Chippewa County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Chippewa County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Chippewa County:

  • The population in Chippewa County is 36,670.

  • The median home value in Chippewa County is $159,095.

  • The median income in Chippewa County is $58,408.

  • The median rent in Chippewa County is $785.

  • The unemployment rate in Chippewa County is 7.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Chippewa County is 16.5%.

  • The average high in Chippewa County is 53.8° and there are 71.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Chippewa County

List Of Cities & Towns in Chippewa County

Sault Ste. Marie, MI Population 13,409

De Tour Village, MI Population 226

Map Of Chippewa County

Chippewa County, MI Weather

  • The average high in Chippewa County is 53.8°.

  • There are 62.75 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 71.4 inches of rain each year with 20.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:07 hours of sun each day in Chippewa County.

StatChippewa County
Mean High53.8
Nice Days62.75
Rainfall71.4
Snowfall20.9
Sunny_hours4:07
53.8°
Average High
71.4
Inches of Rain

Chippewa County Photos

Soo Michigan Skyline
Source: Wikipedia User P199 | CC BY-SA 3.0
Soo Chippewactyct
Source: Wikipedia User Bobak Ha'Eri | CC BY 3.0
Soo Riverofhistorym
Source: Wikipedia User Bobak Ha'Eri | CC BY 3.0
Sault Ste
Source: Public Domain
Sault Ste Mariec Ontario And Michigan
Source: Public Domain
Lssu Admin
Source: Wikipedia User Bobak Ha'Eri | CC BY 3.0

Chippewa County Demographics

Population over time in Chippewa County

The current population in Chippewa County is 36,670. The population has decreased -1.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 37,091 -0.9%
2021 37,418 -0.6%
2020 37,629 -

Gender in Chippewa County

  • Chippewa County is 45.8% female with 16,791 female residents.

  • Chippewa County is 54.2% male with 19,878 male residents.

Female
45.8% (16,791)
Male
54.2% (19,878)
Gender Chippewa County MI USA
Female 45.8% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 54.2% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Chippewa County

Chippewa County is:

  • 67.6% White with 24,807 White residents.

  • 5.2% African American with 1,906 African American residents.

  • 12.7% American Indian with 4,648 American Indian residents.

  • 0.9% Asian with 313 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 22 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.8% Other with 297 Other residents.

  • 10.6% Two Or More with 3,893 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.1% Hispanic with 784 Hispanic residents.

White
67.6% (24,807)
African American
5.2% (1,906)
American Indian
12.7% (4,648)
Asian
0.9% (313)
Hawaiian
0.1% (22)
Other
0.8% (297)
Two Or More
10.6% (3,893)
Hispanic
2.1% (784)

Table: Chippewa County By Race

Race Chippewa County MI USA
White 67.6% 73.5% 58.9%
African American 5.2% 13.4% 12.1%
American Indian 12.7% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 0.9% 3.2% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.8% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 10.6% 3.7% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.1% 5.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Chippewa County, Michigan

  • 6.3% of households in Chippewa County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.8% of households in Chippewa County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.7% of households in Chippewa County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Chippewa County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.3% of households in Chippewa County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.4% of households in Chippewa County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.5% of households in Chippewa County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.2% of households in Chippewa County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.6% of households in Chippewa County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.0% of households in Chippewa County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.3% (2,323)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.8% (2,123)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.7% (3,555)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.2% (3,390)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.3% (4,147)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.4% (7,468)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.5% (5,676)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.2% (4,852)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.6% (1,675)
$200,000 or more
4.0% (1,456)
Income Chippewa County MI USA
Less than $10,000 6.3% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.8% 4.1% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.7% 7.5% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.2% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.3% 12.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.4% 17.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.5% 13.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.2% 16.5% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.6% 7.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.0% 8.2% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Chippewa County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Chippewa County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Chippewa County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 34.0% of adults in Chippewa County completed high school / ged.

  • 26.0% of adults in Chippewa County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Chippewa County completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Chippewa County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Chippewa County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Chippewa County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Chippewa County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (1,100)
9-12th Grade
6% (2,200)
High School / GED
34% (12,467)
Some College
26% (9,534)
Associate's Degree
9% (3,300)
Bachelor's Degree
14% (5,133)
Master's Degree
6% (2,200)
Professional Degree
1% (366)
Doctorate Degree
1% (366)
Education Chippewa County MI USA
< 9th Grade 3% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 6% 6%
High School / GED 34% 28% 26%
Some College 26% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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