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Gogebic County

Michigan · 14,285 residents (2025 est.) · 1,102.136 sq mi
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Gogebic County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,732. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 3,051 residents. 23% 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 $107,200. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 28% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,319
−18%since 2000
from 17,370 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
−12%since 2009
from 15 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
51.2
+19%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:14,285 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K16K17K18K1990201020202024Gogebic County
202414K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54%(571)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.5%(500)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.7%(811)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.8%(683)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.8%(550)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.5%(1,503)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.9%(1,559)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.8%(1,550)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.7%(2,389)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7417.2%(2,466)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.9%(1,272)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.2%(465)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,732
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,405 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,519
+126%since 2000
from $16,169 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
+11%since 2010
from 0.430 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,200
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$623
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
32.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−3%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
40
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Gogebic County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(16,297)
Black1.7%(299)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(153)
Asian0.2%(40)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(12,954)
Black0.4%(59)
Hispanic / Latino2%(291)
Asian0.6%(86)
Other6.5%(929)
Diversity Score
22
−10%since 2009
from 24 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
16
−61%since 2020
from 42 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.4%(199)
Puerto Rican0.3%(37)
Bolivian0.1%(19)
Cuban0.1%(8)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.5%(65)
Japanese0.1%(12)
Chinese0%(4)
Korean0%(3)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.1%(8)
Ancestry
Finnish19.7%(2,814)
German17.9%(2,556)
Italian13.6%(1,949)
English9.9%(1,418)
Irish8.6%(1,229)
Polish8%(1,152)
Swedish6.8%(973)
American4.4%(628)
French2.8%(395)
Norwegian2.6%(376)
Hungarian2.1%(307)
Croatian2.1%(299)
+ 23 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish1.7%(240)
Dutch1.6%(227)
Slovak0.9%(127)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(104)
Serbian0.6%(92)
Russian0.5%(70)
Danish0.4%(61)
Czech0.4%(54)
Belgian0.3%(39)
Swiss0.2%(34)
Greek0.2%(23)
Lithuanian0.2%(23)
Welsh0.1%(19)
British0.1%(18)
Romanian0.1%(17)
Austrian0.1%(14)
Ukrainian0.1%(11)
Slovene0%(5)
RANKED:Largest Finnish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+46%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.5%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
48.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2012
from 16.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
+26.6 ptssince 2017
from 59.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.8%(2,030)
Married52.1%(3,325)
Widowed3.2%(204)
Divorced12.9%(825)
Women 15+
Never married24.5%(1,483)
Married51.8%(3,138)
Widowed12.7%(771)
Divorced10.9%(661)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gogebic County, Michigan?

Gogebic County, Michigan has about 14,319 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gogebic County, Michigan earns about $52,732 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gogebic County, Michigan expensive?

In Gogebic County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $107,200, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Gogebic County, Michigan?

About 22.8% of adults age 25 and over in Gogebic County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gogebic County, Michigan?

About 14.4% of people in Gogebic County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gogebic County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Gogebic County, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,733 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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