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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Gogebic County

Michigan · 17,370 residents · 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 $27,405. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $42,600. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 39% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

17,370
−4%since 1990
from 18,052 in 1990
1990 – 2025
16 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 16 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.9
+8%since 1990
from 39.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
14K15K16K17K18K1990201020202024Gogebic County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,405
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,343 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,169
+71%since 1990
from $9,481 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.4%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 14.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,600
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$340
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $257 in 1990
US average: $602
78.8%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 78.2% in 1990
21.2% rent
1.6
+15%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(17,457)
Black1.4%(252)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(97)
Asian0.2%(29)
Diversity Score9.3%(1,676)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(16,297)
Black1.7%(299)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(153)
Asian0.2%(40)
Diversity Score7.2%(1,245)
7
−23%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.8%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.5%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 76.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−15%since 1990
from 15.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gogebic County, Michigan?

Gogebic County, Michigan has about 17,370 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Gogebic County, Michigan earns about $27,405 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 $42,600, and the typical rent is about $340 a month.

How educated are people in Gogebic County, Michigan?

About 15.8% 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 682 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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