Baraga County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26013 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,191 | — | #2,635 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,327 | -26.4% | #2,453 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.0 years | +18.3% | #597 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $138,100 | -51.0% | #2,410 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $616 | -47.0% | #3,023 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% | +20.8% | #1,985 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Baraga County has a population of 8,191, making it the #2,635 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.0 years, which is 18.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Baraga County is $55,327, ranking #2,453 out of 3,222 counties — 26.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.2% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.
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The median home value in Baraga County is $138,100 (-51.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $616/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.5%.
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96.2% of residents in Baraga County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.9% above the national rate.
About Baraga County, Michigan
Baraga County, Michigan has a total population of 8,191, making it the 2,635th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Baraga County is 46.0 years, which is 18.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Baraga County is $55,327, which ranks #2,453 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.
The median home value in Baraga County is $138,100, 51.0% below the national median. Renters in Baraga County pay a median gross rent of $616 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Baraga County, 14.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.0 min.
Baraga County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 72.0% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (11.8%) and Two or More Races (7.2%).
All data for Baraga County, Michigan comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.