Michigan

Keweenaw

2,046
2020 population
1870
first census record
16
census records

About Keweenaw

Keweenaw, Michigan, first appears in the United States federal census in 1870, when it recorded a population of 4,205. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 2,046.

Its recorded population peaked at 7,156 in 1910, and has since declined by roughly 71 percent.

On the ground today, 42 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20202,046
20102,156
20002,301
19901,701
19801,963
19702,264
19602,417
19502,918
19404,004
19305,076
19206,322
19107,156
19003,217
18902,894
18804,270
18704,205
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Keweenaw

National Register of Historic Places listings in Keweenaw, Michigan.

Eagle River Historic District
Eagle River
Edisen Fishery
Isle Royale National Park
GEORGE M. COX
Isle Royale National Park
ALGOMA
Isle Royale National Park
Manitou Island Light Station
Copper Harbor
Gull Rock Light Station
Copper Harbor
Houghton County Traction Company Ahmeek Streetcar Station
Allouez
MONARCH
Isle Royale National Park
Keweenaw Mountain Lodge and Golf Course Complex
Copper Harbor
KAMLOOPS
Isle Royale National Park
Eagle Harbor Light Station
Eagle Harbor
GLENLYON
Isle Royale National Park
Tobin Harbor Historic District
Eagle Harbor
HENRY CHISHOLM
Isle Royale National Park
Brockway Mountain Drive
Eagle Harbor Township
M26-Silver River Culvert
Eagle Harbor Township
Central Mine Methodist Church
Central
AMERICA
Isle Royale National Park
EMPEROR
Isle Royale National Park
Sand Hills Light Station
Mohawk
CUMBERLAND
Isle Royale National Park
Rock of Ages Light Station
Isle Royale
Church of the Assumption
Houghton Township
Copper Harbor Light Station
Copper Harbor
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Frequently asked about Keweenaw

When does Keweenaw first appear in the US census?
Keweenaw, Michigan first appears in the federal census in 1870, with a recorded population of 4,205.
What is the population of Keweenaw?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Keweenaw had a recorded population of 2,046.
When did Keweenaw's population peak?
Keweenaw's recorded population peaked at 7,156 in 1910.
How many historic places are in Keweenaw?
42 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Keweenaw, Michigan.
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