49917 Copper City, MI is a small town located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It has a population of 255 people and a population density of 144 people per square mile which is well below the national average. The local economy is mainly supported by small businesses such as Copper City Café, Ben’s Hardware Store, and Walton’s Grocery Store, all of which have been around for several decades. Year-round outdoor activities in 49917 Copper City include hiking on the scenic trails in nearby Hiawatha National Forest, fishing on Mullett Lake, cross-country skiing at Hiawatha Highlands ski area, and snowmobiling on well-maintained trails. Other organizations include several churches as well as the Copper Country Community Club which sponsors various events throughout the year. Local sporting events include high school football games held at Copper City Stadium each fall and youth hockey tournaments every winter.
The population in Copper City (zip 49917) is 255. There are 149 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Copper City (zip 49917) is 35.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Copper City (zip 49917) is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Copper City (zip 49917)
- 52.6% are married
- 9.3% are divorced
- 42.5% are married with children
- 20.5% have children, but are single
Race in Copper City (zip 49917)
- 97.3% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 1.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander