Copper City, Michigan facts for kids
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Copper City, Michigan
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Location within Houghton County
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 Copper City, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Houghton |
| Township | Calumet |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| • Land | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 187 |
| • Density | 2,226.19/sq mi (856.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49917
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| Area code(s) | 906 |
| FIPS code | 26-18080 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0623804 |
Copper City is a small village located in Houghton County, which is part of the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 187 people lived there. It's found within Calumet Township. Copper City is quite tiny, covering only about 0.22 square kilometers (0.08 square miles). It's actually the second-smallest village in Michigan by size, right after a nearby village called Ahmeek.
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Where is Copper City Located?
Copper City is in the northern part of Houghton County. It sits just south of Allouez Township, which is in Keweenaw County. The village's total area is 0.22 square kilometers (0.08 square miles), and all of it is land.
How Many People Live in Copper City?
The number of people living in Copper City has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different U.S. censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 587 | — | |
| 1940 | 479 | −18.4% | |
| 1950 | 336 | −29.9% | |
| 1960 | 293 | −12.8% | |
| 1970 | 252 | −14.0% | |
| 1980 | 244 | −3.2% | |
| 1990 | 198 | −18.9% | |
| 2000 | 205 | 3.5% | |
| 2010 | 190 | −7.3% | |
| 2020 | 187 | −1.6% | |
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A Closer Look at the 2010 Population
In 2010, the census showed that 190 people lived in Copper City. These people made up 80 different households, and 54 of those were families. The village had about 2,375 people per square mile (917 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Copper City were White (97.4%). A small number (2.6%) were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 0.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 80 households in 2010:
- 35% had children under 18 living with them.
- 52.5% were married couples living together.
- 8.8% had a female head of the household with no husband present.
- 6.3% had a male head of the household with no wife present.
- 32.5% were not families (meaning people living alone or with non-relatives).
About 28.8% of all households were made up of just one person. And 13.8% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, each household had 2.38 people, and each family had 2.87 people.
Age of Residents
In 2010, the average age of people in Copper City was 43 years old.
- 26.8% of residents were under 18.
- 4.3% were between 18 and 24.
- 23.2% were between 25 and 44.
- 27.9% were between 45 and 64.
- 17.9% were 65 years old or older.
The population was split evenly between genders: 50% male and 50% female.
See also
You can also find information about Copper City in Spanish: Copper City (Míchigan) para niños
