Gogebic County, Michigan

MI · FIPS 26053 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 14,319 #2,198 / 3,222
32th
Median Household Income $52,732 -29.8% #2,617 / 3,222
19th
Median Age 51.2 years +31.6% #171 / 3,222
95th
Median Home Value $107,200 -62.0% #2,891 / 3,222
10th
Median Gross Rent $623 -46.4% #3,006 / 3,222
7th
Poverty Rate 14.4% +14.3% #1,837 / 3,222
43th

Demographics

Gogebic County has a population of 14,319, making it the #2,198 most populous county in the US. The median age is 51.2 years, which is 31.6% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.8%
Native Born
1.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Gogebic County is $52,732, ranking #2,617 out of 3,222 counties — 29.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.4% and unemployment stands at 6.5%.

Median Household Income
$52,732 −29.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,617 of 3,222
19th percentile
Per Capita Income
$36,519 −11.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,339 of 3,222
58th percentile
Poverty Rate
14.4% +14.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,837 of 3,222
43th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.5% +22.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,687 of 3,222
17th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.8% −32.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,523 of 3,222
53th percentile
Mean Commute Time
20.8 min −24.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,729 of 3,222
15th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Gogebic County is $107,200 (-62.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $623/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.0%.

Median Home Value
$107,200 −62.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,891 of 3,222
10th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$623 −46.4% vs nat'l
Rank #3,006 of 3,222
7th percentile
Homeownership Rate
81.0% +25.8% vs nat'l
Rank #482 of 3,222
85th percentile
81.0% Homeownership

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Health

94.9% of residents in Gogebic County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.5% above the national rate.

94.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.9% +3.5% vs nat'l
Rank #674 of 3,222
79th percentile

About Gogebic County, Michigan

Gogebic County, Michigan has a total population of 14,319, making it the 2,198th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Gogebic County is 51.2 years, which is 31.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Gogebic County is $52,732, which ranks #2,617 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5%.

The median home value in Gogebic County is $107,200, 62.0% below the national median. Renters in Gogebic County pay a median gross rent of $623 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Gogebic County, 22.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.8 min.

Gogebic County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.8%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (2.4%).

All data for Gogebic 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.