Luce County, located in Michigan, has a population of 6,407 with a population density of 6.9 people per square mile. The county has a slightly lower population than it did in 2010, with a decrease from 6,631 to 6,407. Luce County is predominantly White, with 5,331 residents identifying as such, making up 83.3% of the population. Black residents make up 11.5% of the population, while American Indian and Alaska Native residents account for 5.2%. The county has a relatively balanced gender distribution, with 3,827 males and 2,804 females. The median age in Luce County is 43.3 years, with a slightly higher median age for females at 47.5 years compared to males at 41 years. The average household size is 2.25, and there are 2,412 households in the county, with 63.3% being family households.

In comparison to other counties in Michigan, Luce County has a lower population density and total population size. The county has a higher percentage of White residents compared to the state average, which is 78.9%. Additionally, the percentage of Black residents in Luce County is higher than the state average of 14.1%. The median age in Luce County is slightly higher than the state median age of 39.8 years. The average household size in Luce County is lower than the state average of 2.52, and the percentage of family households in the county is also lower than the state average of 69.1%. Overall, Luce County's demographics and population characteristics reflect a rural area with a predominantly White population and a slightly higher median age compared to the state average.