Keweenaw County, Michigan
Keweenaw County: county in the Upper Peninsula of the U.
About
Keweenaw County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,156. After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 2,119 inhabitants. Its county seat is Eagle River. The county was created 165 years ago in 1860.
Keweenaw County is an Upper Peninsula county in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 2,046, making it Michigan's least populous county.
The county seat is Eagle River, which has a population of 1,462. The largest community in this county is Ahmeek (village), which had a population of 200 in the same census.
This area has been settled since the late 1860s and early 1870s, when prospectors came to look for copper and iron ore deposits. Both are now mined extensively throughout the region.
County Snapshot
Keweenaw County at a glance
Keweenaw County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
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Michigan counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
AllouezPopulation 1,542
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Keweenaw County
| Population | 2,119 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| Area | 15452 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 91% |
| Land as percent of area | 9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 47.2830,-88.2120 |
| Altitude | 1,522 feet / 464 meters |
| Capital | Eagle River |
| Establishment | January 01, 1861 |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 14:24:09 (16th April 2026) |
| Population growth | -1.75% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 32℉ Areas Of Fog 7-days weather |
Geography
Keweenaw County is located at 47°16'59"N 88°12'43"W (47.2829600, -88.2119800). It has 5 neighbors: Alger County, Houghton County, Marquette County, Ontonagon County and Cook County.
Keweenaw County map
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The largest city of Keweenaw County is Delaware with a population of 795. Other cities include and Ahmeek population 144. See all Keweenaw County cities & populated places.
Keweenaw County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Keweenaw County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Allouez | 1,542 | Township in Keweenaw County, Michigan |
| Seneca | 1,181 | Township in Lenawee County, Michigan |
| Delaware | 795 | Human settlement in Michigan, United States of America |
| Eagle Harbor | 213 | Township in Keweenaw County, Michigan |
| Ahmeek | 144 | Village in Michigan, United States |
Weather
Areas of fog. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 0 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Keweenaw County
Official Website- Eagle River
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Keweenaw County decreased by 1.75% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,156 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,179 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,167 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,142 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,174 | 1.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,123 | -2.4% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,139 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,085 | -2.59% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,090 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,116 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,119 | 0.14% | estimation process |
People born in Keweenaw County (1)
American politician (1869-1958) Thomas Hall was born in Keweenaw County
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|---|---|---|
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