Chippewa County's 2026 population is estimated at 36,079, reflecting a -0.24% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Chippewa County is the 44th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 38,623 and has grown -6.59% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.6 years
Female: 42.3 years
Male: 41 years
There are 29,896 adults, (7,114 of whom are seniors) in Chippewa County.
Female: 16,483 (45.4%)
Male: 19,812 (54.6%)
The racial composition of Chippewa County includes 67.71% White, 13.48% Native American, 5.67% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,576 | 67.71% |
| Native American | 4,892 | 13.48% |
| Two or more races | 4,065 | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 2,058 | 5.67% |
| Other race | 431 | 1.19% |
| Asian | 262 | 0.72% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.03% |
Chippewa County 's average per capita income is $38,671. Household income levels show a median of $62,217. The poverty rate stands at 14.04%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,081 | - |
| Families | $81,793 | $95,078 |
| Households | $62,217 | $76,503 |
| Non Families | $34,850 | $44,761 |
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