What is the population of Laurium?

The population of Laurium, MI is 1,872.

Where is Laurium located?

Laurium, MI is located at latitude 47.2374300 and longitude -88.4431700. It is in United States.

What is the elevation of Laurium?

Laurium, MI has an elevation of 373 meters (1224 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Laurium in?

Laurium, MI is in the America/Detroit time zone.

What state is Laurium in?

Laurium is in the state of Michigan, United States.

What county is Laurium, MI in?

Laurium is in Houghton County, Michigan.

How has the population of Laurium changed?

The population of Laurium, MI has decreased from 1,977 (2010) to 1,872 (2020), a change of -5.3%.

Laurium, MI - Geographic Facts & Maps

Laurium: village in Michigan, USA.

About

Laurium is a town located in the county of Houghton in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,977. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,872 inhabitants.

The town was created 149 years ago in 1876.

Quick Facts about Laurium

Population	1,872 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	Michigan (United States)
County	Houghton County
Postal code	49913
Water as percent of area	0%
Land as percent of area	100%
Latitude & Longitude	47.2374,-88.4432
Named for	Lavrio
Altitude	1,224 feet / 373 meters
Establishment	January 01, 1877 (149 years ago)
Time Zone	America/Detroit
Local time	00:01:22 (25th October 2026)
Population growth	-5.31% (2010-2020)
Weather	50℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Laurium is located at 47°14'15"N 88°26'35"W (47.2374300, -88.4431700).

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Weather

50°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

10 to 15 mph W Sunday

A slight chance of rain showers before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipi...

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Laurium decreased by 5.31% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	1,977	-	census
2011	1,987	0.51%	estimation process
2012	1,976	-0.55%	estimation process
2013	1,965	-0.56%	estimation process
2014	1,951	-0.71%	estimation process
2015	1,933	-0.92%	estimation process
2016	1,933	0%	estimation process
2017	1,930	-0.16%	estimation process
2018	1,905	-1.3%	estimation process
2019	1,898	-0.37%	estimation process
2020	1,872	-1.37%	estimation process

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Laurium, MI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
171128	Michigan Technological University	Houghton (MI)	49931-1295
172440	Finlandia University	Hancock (MI)	49930-1832
461315	Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College	Baraga (MI)	49908-0000

Nearby Transit Stations (4)

Rail and bus stations connected to Laurium, MI. Select a station to open its map and address details.

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

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Laurium.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Laurium Post Office	Laurium (MI)	49913

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
Superior	1,299	Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan

Laurium, Michigan