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Baraga

Michigan · 1,746 residents (2025 est.) · 2.126 sq mi
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Baraga has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,558. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $114,600. Households here earn about 40% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,939
+51%since 2000
from 1,285 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
912 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 604 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,746 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Baraga
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,558
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,290 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,210
+10%since 2000
from $14,795 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.519
+6%since 2010
from 0.488 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$495
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $281 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 52.2% in 2000
50.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.6%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.4%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+12%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(883)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(11)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(73)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44%(853)
Black25.5%(495)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(90)
Asian0%(0)
Other25.8%(501)
Diversity Score84%(1,630)
Diversity Score
84
+1372%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.8 min
+3%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
26.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 28.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.4%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.3%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
30.7%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2012
from 18.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.7%
+27.6 ptssince 2017
from 55.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baraga, Michigan?

Baraga, Michigan has about 1,939 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Baraga, Michigan?

The typical household in Baraga, Michigan earns about $43,558 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Baraga, Michigan expensive?

In Baraga, Michigan, the median home is worth about $114,600, and the typical rent is about $495 a month.

How educated are people in Baraga, Michigan?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Baraga, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Baraga, Michigan?

About 17.2% of people in Baraga, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Baraga, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Baraga, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 708 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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