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Baraga

Michigan · 2,053 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 $28,424. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $88,100. Households here earn about 41% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,053
+60%since 2000
from 1,285 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
966 / sq mi
+60%since 2000
from 604 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.7
−3%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Baraga
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,424
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,290 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,574
−15%since 2000
from $14,795 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$381
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $281 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.5%
−17.7 ptssince 2000
from 52.2% in 2000
45.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+31%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic44.6%(915)
Black29.4%(603)
Hispanic / Latino1%(20)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other22.6%(463)
Diversity Score80.9%(1,661)
Diversity Score
81
+1317%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.0 min
−21%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.8%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.4%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
32.6%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baraga, Michigan?

Baraga, Michigan has about 2,053 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Baraga, Michigan?

The typical household in Baraga, Michigan earns about $28,424 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 $88,100, and the typical rent is about $381 a month.

How educated are people in Baraga, Michigan?

About 6.4% 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 13.0% 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 822 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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