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Baraga County

Michigan · 8,158 residents · 898.427 sq mi
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Baraga County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,581. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $108,200. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,158
−7%since 2000
from 8,746 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+19%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Baraga County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,581
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,673 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,960
+51%since 2000
from $15,860 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,200
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$556
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
22.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+18%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(6,849)
Black4.9%(432)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(81)
Asian0.3%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score17%(1,491)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(5,753)
Black7.3%(598)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(102)
Asian0.2%(15)
Other16.5%(1,344)
Diversity Score52.8%(4,304)
Segregation Score24.9%(2,031)
Diversity Score
53
+210%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+43%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 46.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baraga County, Michigan?

Baraga County, Michigan has about 8,158 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Baraga County, Michigan?

The typical household in Baraga County, Michigan earns about $46,581 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Baraga County, Michigan expensive?

In Baraga County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $108,200, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

How educated are people in Baraga County, Michigan?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Baraga County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Baraga County, Michigan?

About 14.2% of people in Baraga County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Baraga County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Baraga County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 204 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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