Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Trash day: ThursdayMichigamme Township’s average trip to work is 41 minutes, above both Michigan’s towns (25 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Only 1 of the 702 Michigan towns we compare have a higher share of households owning their home than Michigamme Township. Michigamme Township’s trail density is 1.5 miles per square mile, above both the Michigan town median (0.3) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). McCormick Wilderness, at 12,043 acres with 14.2 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Michigamme Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Michigamme Township beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 287 in 2000, 255 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1880 and 3 maps from 1955 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Michigamme Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Michigamme Township.
Michigamme Township’s median age is 59.7 years. People 65 and older are 38% of residents (19% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 8% of residents (22% statewide). 28% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Michigan.
| Michigamme Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59.7 years | 42.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 28% | 26% | 29% |
55% women, 45% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.6 points. Across Michigan, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Michigamme Township | MI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 8.9% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 0.7% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.3% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 3.6% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 7.9% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 16.8% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 20% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 24.6% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 13.2% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.9% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 30.7% | 28% | 26% |
| Some college | 17.8% | 21.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 20.7% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.9% | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.9% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
Most working residents leave Michigamme Township for work: only 2% work in town. 18% of Michigamme Township residents live below the poverty line. Since 2011, Michigamme Township has added 25 jobs, to 45 in 2021.
| Michigamme Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 18% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $57,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.4% | 5.9% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
205 miles of trail in 9 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. McCormick Wilderness | 14.2 mi | 12,043 |
| 2. Escanaba River State Forest - Gwinn Unit | 6.3 mi | 5,357 |
| 3. Van Riper State Park | 3.7 mi | 794 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
The July high in Michigamme Township is 76°F. Michigamme Township has cold, snowy winters and cool summers.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The typical Michigamme Township home is worth about $226,000, up 17.3% in a year, 14% below the Michigan typical home.
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Michigamme Township beats the Michigan average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 30% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Michigamme Township.
| Michigamme Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 34% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 36% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 32% | 33% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 83% | 80% | 79% |
| What stands out | Michigamme Township | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.5% | 11.9% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12.1% | 8.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
None within 15 miles of Michigamme Township; the nearest are
About 6 of every 100 Michigamme Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Michigan.
Where Michigamme Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
2 places in Michigamme Township on the National Register of Historic Places.
Census-designated place & unincorporated community in Michigan, United States
Michigamme ( mish-ə-GAH-mee) is an unincorporated community in Marquette County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located within Michigamme Township on the north shores of Lake Michigamme. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Michigamme as a census-designated place (CDP). The CDP had a population of 255 at the 2020 census. The Michigamme ZIP code, 49861, serves a much larger area to the north and west of the lake, including portions of Michigamme Township and Republic Township in Marquette County and Spurr Township and Covington Township in Baraga County.
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Michigamme Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
