Gogebic County, Michigan
Located in Michigan, Gogebic County has a population of 14,319 residents and a median age of 51.2 years, making it the #2,198 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 14.4%. The median home value is $107,200, and the median household income is $52,732, which is 30% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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 Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
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 Trend
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Education
In Gogebic County, 22.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 32.2% below the national average, ranking #1,523 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Gogebic County is 76.6 years. 17.3% of adults report poor or fair health and 6.1% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
17.6% of adults in Gogebic County smoke , 37.3% are obese , and 21.1% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 35.3 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 18.1 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 11.7 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
26.1% of children in Gogebic County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 15.3 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Gogebic County is 67.0%. The mean commute time is 20.8 min, which is 24.6% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Gogebic County voted Republican with a margin of 17.1%. The vote was 40.8% Dem / 57.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.7 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.