Bad Axe is a city located in Huron County Michigan. Bad Axe has a 2024 population of 2,961. It is also the county seat of Huron County. Bad Axe is currently declining at a rate of -0.54% annually and its population has decreased by -2.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,023 in 2020.
The average household income in Bad Axe is $56,634 with a poverty rate of 13.82%. The median age in Bad Axe is 43.6 years: 41.7 years for males, and 48.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bad Axe was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,599 | 85.92% |
| Two or more races | 231 | 7.64% |
| Other race | 145 | 4.79% |
| Asian | 37 | 1.22% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,298 | 2.17 | 55 | 45 |
| Non Family | 752 | 1.21 | 43.8 | 56.3 |
| Married | 347 | 3.34 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
| Female | 184 | 3.36 | 29.3 | 70.7 |
| Male | 15 | 9.2 | 100 | 0 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
55.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 162 | 7.02% |
| Associates Degree | 302 | 13.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 245 | 10.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 110 | 4.77% |
| High School Graduate | 887 | 38.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 104 | 4.51% |
| Some College | 498 | 21.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,113 | 1,895 | 318 |
| Hispanic | 142 | 101 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 94 | 94 | 0 |
| Other Race | 48 | 7 | 0 |
| Asian | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| Black | 10 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,023 | $0 | $46,023 |
| Graduate Degree | $101,923 | $0 | $117,250 |
| High School Graduate | $27,803 | $38,657 | $25,536 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,944 | $0 | $35,156 |
| Overall | $32,623 | $41,138 | $25,065 |
| Some College | $33,185 | $46,944 | $18,155 |
$32,623
Average Earnings
$41,138
Average Male
$25,065
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.58% of Bad Axe residents speak only English, while 10.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,432 | 343 | 14.1% |
| Multiple | 231 | 50 | 21.65% |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 100% |
13.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.64%
Male Poverty Rate
15.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bad Axe is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bad Axe is White, with 14.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.03% |
| High School | 15.05% |
| Some College | 10.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 11.32% |
| Male Employed | 5.36% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,955 | $74,831 |
| Households | $45,833 | $56,634 |
| Married Families | $84,776 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,029 | $38,752 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.6%
Male Marriage Rate
25.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
110
Number of Veterans
83
Male Veterans
27
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 65 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Vietnam | 22 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 47 |
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 110 | 4.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52%
Labor Force Participation
48.5%
Employment Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.32%
Born in Bad Axe
95.44%
Native Born
4.56%
Foreign Born
2.58%
Non Citizen
1.98%
Naturalized
95.44% of Bad Axe residents were born in the United States, with 81.32% having been born in Michigan. 2.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,884 | -16 | -0.55% |
| 2028 | 2,900 | -15 | -0.51% |
| 2027 | 2,915 | -15 | -0.51% |
| 2026 | 2,930 | -16 | -0.54% |
| 2025 | 2,946 | -15 | -0.51% |
| 2024 | 2,961 | -16 | -0.54% |
| 2023 | 2,977 | -21 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 2,998 | -19 | -0.63% |
| 2021 | 3,017 | -6 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 3,023 | 110 | 3.78% |
| 2019 | 2,913 | -27 | -0.92% |
| 2018 | 2,940 | -12 | -0.41% |
| 2017 | 2,952 | -16 | -0.54% |
| 2016 | 2,968 | -25 | -0.84% |
| 2015 | 2,993 | -26 | -0.86% |
| 2014 | 3,019 | -18 | -0.59% |
| 2013 | 3,037 | -19 | -0.62% |
| 2012 | 3,056 | -27 | -0.88% |
| 2011 | 3,083 | -29 | -0.93% |
| 2010 | 3,112 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,462 | -22 | -0.63% |
| 1990 | 3,484 | 300 | 9.42% |
| 1980 | 3,184 | 185 | 6.17% |
| 1970 | 2,999 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 1960 | 2,998 | 25 | 0.84% |
| 1950 | 2,973 | 349 | 13.3% |
| 1940 | 2,624 | -260 | -9.02% |