Copper City, Michigan
Copper City: City in Houghton County, Michigan, United States of America
About
Copper City is a city located in the county of Houghton in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 190 and a population density of 871 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 180 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Copper City
| Population : | 180 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Houghton County |
| Postal code : | 49917 |
| Area : | 0.22 km2 |
| Altitude : | 876 feet / 267 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 01:10:46 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 825 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.56% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Copper City is located at 47°17'1"N 88°23'13"W (47.2835300, -88.3870600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Copper City decreased by 5.56% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 190 | - | census |
| 2011 | 191 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 190 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 188 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 187 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 185 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 185 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 185 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 183 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 182 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 180 | -1.11% | estimation process |
Schools in Copper City
College & universities near Copper City, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 171128 | Michigan Technological University | Houghton (MI) | 49931-1295 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Copper City, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HGH | Houghton, Michigan | Townsend Drive and Hubbell Street | BUS |
| HKM | Hancock, MI | 125 Quincy Street | BUS |
| LAN | L'Anse, MI | 102 North Main Street | BUS |
| MQT | Marquette, Michigan | 1325 Commerce Drive | BUS |
Post offices near Copper City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Copper City Post Office | Copper City (MI) | 49917 |
Other cities in Houghton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Houghton County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte | 24,707 | Town in Michigan, USA |
| Boston | 5,825 | Township in Ionia County, Michigan |
| Laurium | 1,872 | Village in Michigan, USA |
| Chassell | 1,725 | Township in Houghton County, Michigan |
| Superior | 1,299 | Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan |
| Dollar Bay | 1,082 | Township in Houghton County, Michigan, United States |
| Osceola | 1,075 | Township in Houghton County, Michigan, United States |
| Frost | 1,052 | Township in Clare County, Michigan |
| Hubbell | 946 | City in Nebraska, USA |
| Lake Linden | 933 | Village in Michigan |
| South Range | 718 | City in Houghton County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Calumet | 676 | Village in Michigan |
| Hancock | 462 | City in Michigan, United States |
| Houghton | 83 | County seat of Houghton County, Michigan |
