Laurium, Michigan
Village · Population 1,904 · #261 in Michigan
About Laurium
Laurium is a small town in northwestern Michigan, home to 1,904 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Laurium holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.65 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,929 residents per square mile.
📰 Laurium News Today
- Darlene Jacqueline Harris – Laurium, MI – August 8, 1943 ~ August 9, 2026 Upper Michigan's Source · Aug 14
- Laurium Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 28
- Darlene Jacqueline "Sever" Harris Obituary (2026) - Laurium, MI - Erickson-Crowley-Peterson Funeral Home - Calumet Legacy obituary · Aug 11
- ‘Walking-miracle stuff’: Minimally-invasive robotic spine fusion surgery cures woman’s severe leg pain UChicago Medicine · Apr 15
- Terry Lee Gilliland – Laurium, MI – May 1, 1953 ~ July 9, 2026 Upper Michigan's Source · Jul 28
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Laurium Unique
- The only place in America named Laurium — 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Laurium
- The Matador
- Toni's Country Kitchen
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Laurium
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital And Clinics · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMichigan
TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,904
Rank in state#261 of 533
Land area0.65 sq mi
Density2,929/sq mi
Coordinates47.2351, -88.4382