2023 ACS Census Data · Population 8,249
Baraga County is a small rural county in Michigan with a population of 8,249. The median household income is $55,117, 15% below the national average. The poverty rate is 13.5%, median home value is $124,400, and 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 33% below the national average.
Population
8,249
2023 estimate
Rank #2634 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$55,117
Household
Rank #2348 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$124,400
Owner-occupied
Rank #2443 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
16.1%
Adults 25+
Rank #2572 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
44.7%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.2%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.3%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
14% below Michigan avg·15% below national avg
Poverty Rate
2% below Michigan avg·10% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
20% below Michigan avg·23% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$28,904
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
13.5%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
44.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
32% below Michigan avg·41% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
36% below Michigan avg·40% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
4% below Michigan avg·5% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
18% above Michigan avg·19% above national avg
Housing Units
5,071
Households
3,337
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,137
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
81.5%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
19 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
35% below Michigan avg·33% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
0% above Michigan avg·4% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
14.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.0%
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