Luce County, Michigan
Luce County: County in Michigan, United States
About
Luce County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,631 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,126 inhabitants. Its county seat is Newberry. The county was created 138 years ago in 1886.
Quick Facts about Luce County
| Population : | 6,126 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| Area : | 4952 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 53% |
| Land as percent of area : | 47% |
| Named for : | Cyrus G. Luce |
| Altitude : | 801 feet / 244 meters |
| Capital : | Newberry |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1887 |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 21:32:11 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.24% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Luce County is located at 46°22'4"N 85°30'34"W (46.3677800, -85.5093400). It has 2 neighbors: Alger County and Schoolcraft County.
Luce County map
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Luce County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Luce County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Laketon | 7,656 | Township in Muskegon County, Michigan |
| McMillan | 2,487 | Township in Luce County, Michigan |
| Newberry | 1,395 | Village in Michigan |
- Official Website
Official website of Luce County
Luce County has 2 neighbours.
- Alger County county in Michigan, United States
- Schoolcraft County county in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, United States
- Newberry
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Luce County decreased by 8.24% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,631 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,522 | -1.67% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,479 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,503 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,414 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,430 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,335 | -1.5% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,370 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,327 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,229 | -1.57% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,126 | -1.68% | estimation process |
People born in Luce County (1)
American painter Duane Bryers was born in Luce County
Michigan Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | 1,740,623 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Oakland County | 1,253,459 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Macomb County | 870,791 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Detroit | 665,369 | The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area. |
| Kent County | 658,708 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Genesee County | 404,794 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Washtenaw County | 366,473 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Ottawa County | 294,635 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Ingham County | 290,609 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Kalamazoo County | 265,988 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Grand Rapids | 200,031 | The second most populous city in Michigan. |
| Livingston County | 192,335 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Saginaw County | 189,868 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Muskegon County | 173,883 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Saint Clair County | 159,293 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Jackson County | 156,920 | County in Michigan, United States |
