Copemish, Michigan
Village · Population 196 · #520 in Michigan
About Copemish
Copemish is a tiny community in northwestern Michigan, home to 196 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Copemish is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.93 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 211 residents per square mile.
📰 Copemish News Today
- Copemish-Thompsonville trail extension draws users Manistee News Advocate · Aug 17
- Betty Jane Wilks Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information Family Life Funeral Homes · Mar 26
- 'We should never forget:' Copemish American Legion honors area communities on Memorial Day - Traverse City Record-Eagle Traverse City Record-Eagle · May 23
- Jeannette Mason Obituary (2026) - Kaleva, MI - Terwilliger Funeral Home - Kaleva SILive.com · Jun 10
- John Humphrey Obituary (2020) - Kaleva, MI - Terwilliger Funeral Home - Kaleva Post and Courier · May 28
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What Makes Copemish Unique
- The only place in America named Copemish — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern Michigan, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Michigan — one of 745 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMichigan
TypeVillage
Population (2024)196
Rank in state#520 of 533
Land area0.93 sq mi
Density211/sq mi
Coordinates44.4817, -85.9252