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For a Better Upper Peninsula

Northern Michigan University has created the Center for Rural Community and Economic Development as a way to bring public, private and non-profit together for a better U.P. Learn more

News and Highlights

	Call for Project Proposal The Center for Rural Community and Economic Development call for research project proposals for the 2012-2013 academic year has closed. Thank you to the participating applicants. Program details.
	Exporting the UP NMU's Media Meet podcast features Michele Dugree, an NMU 2006 alum of Art and Design and owner of Revisions Design, Chris Bosio, International Trade Manager of the MEDC Export Office, and Tawni Ferrarini, Sam M. Cohodas Professor. Media Meet podcast

Contact Us
Center for Rural Community and Economic Development 204 Jacobetti Center Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Avenue Marquette, MI 49855 906-227-2103 Campus location and office hours Staff directory

Center for Rural Community and Economic Development
204 Jacobetti Center
Northern Michigan University
1401 Presque Isle Avenue
Marquette, MI 49855
906-227-2103

Quick Upper Peninsula Facts
The following are quick facts about the people of the Upper Peninsula. Counties: 15 Cities: 26 (information obtained from county) Townships: 149 Total population: 309,737 (2007 census estimate) Average age of resident: 40.7 (2005 census) Average household income: $34,834 (2005 census) County-by-county data

Quick Upper Peninsula Facts

The following are quick facts about the people of the Upper Peninsula.

Counties: 15
Cities: 26 (information obtained from county)
Townships: 149
Total population: 309,737 (2007 census estimate)
Average age of resident: 40.7 (2005 census)
Average household income: $34,834 (2005 census)

County-by-county data

NMU's Impact on the U.P. Economy
NMU has a rich history with the Upper Peninsula. Its economic impact has been seen directly and indirectly. The 2012 Economic Impact Report is available to view in full or to view the summary.