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Gogebic County

Michigan · 14,380 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 $38,625. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 2,990 residents. 20% 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 $73,500. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
14,380
−17%since 2000
from 17,370 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 16 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.0
+19%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,625
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,405 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,877
+72%since 2000
from $16,169 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$476
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
22.2% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+22%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(16,297)
Black1.7%(299)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(153)
Asian0.2%(40)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(1,245)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(12,981)
Black0.5%(65)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(222)
Asian0.2%(35)
Other4.1%(592)
Diversity Score15.6%(2,250)
Segregation Score41.7%(5,994)
Diversity Score
16
+118%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
42
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+39%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gogebic County, Michigan?

Gogebic County, Michigan has about 14,380 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gogebic County, Michigan earns about $38,625 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 $73,500, and the typical rent is about $476 a month.

How educated are people in Gogebic County, Michigan?

About 19.8% 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 15.2% 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 3,672 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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