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Baraga

Michigan · 1,285 residents · 2.126 sq mi
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Baraga has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,290. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $62,000. Households here earn about 41% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,285
+4%since 1990
from 1,231 in 1990
1990 – 2025
604 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 579 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.9
+14%since 1990
from 32.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Baraga
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,290
+48%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,450 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,795
+80%since 1990
from $8,240 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.6%
−11.9 ptssince 1990
from 27.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$62,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$281
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $169 in 1990
US average: $602
52.2%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 50.7% in 1990
47.8% rent
2.4
−17%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(950)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score44.6%(549)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(883)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(11)
Asian0.6%(8)
Diversity Score5.7%(73)
6
−87%since 1990
from 45 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.9%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.6%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 74.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.4 min
−34%since 1990
from 17.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baraga, Michigan?

Baraga, Michigan has about 1,285 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Baraga, Michigan?

The typical household in Baraga, Michigan earns about $26,290 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 $62,000, and the typical rent is about $281 a month.

How educated are people in Baraga, Michigan?

About 8.9% 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 15.6% 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 54 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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