Escanaba is a city located in Delta County Michigan. Escanaba has a 2024 population of 12,321. It is also the county seat of Delta County. Escanaba is currently declining at a rate of -0.18% annually and its population has decreased by -0.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,408 in 2020.
The average household income in Escanaba is $59,688 with a poverty rate of 19.04%. The median age in Escanaba is 42.9 years: 38.6 years for males, and 47.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Escanaba was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,988 | 88.59% |
| Two or more races | 1,013 | 8.17% |
| Native American | 294 | 2.37% |
| Black or African American | 57 | 0.46% |
| Asian | 34 | 0.27% |
| Other race | 17 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,756 | 2.07 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Non Family | 2,924 | 1.13 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
| Married | 1,888 | 2.84 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Female | 624 | 3.47 | 51.9 | 48.1 |
| Male | 320 | 3.38 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.07
Average Household Size
60.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 852 | 9.51% |
| Associates Degree | 1,339 | 14.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,230 | 13.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 496 | 5.54% |
| High School Graduate | 2,884 | 32.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 147 | 1.64% |
| Some College | 2,007 | 22.41% |
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 | 8,091 | 7,150 | 1,641 |
| 2+ Races | 521 | 493 | 68 |
| Hispanic | 203 | 181 | 0 |
| Native American | 145 | 137 | 0 |
| Black | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| Asian | 34 | 34 | 17 |
| Other Race | 17 | 17 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,675 | $52,857 | $36,838 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,107 | $0 | $78,661 |
| High School Graduate | $30,149 | $32,336 | $23,545 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,179 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,535 | $40,012 | $26,323 |
| Some College | $29,924 | $40,040 | $26,143 |
$32,535
Average Earnings
$40,012
Average Male
$26,323
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.97% of Escanaba residents speak only English, while 1.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,496 | 2,004 | 19.09% |
| Multiple | 997 | 110 | 11.03% |
| Native | 284 | 81 | 28.52% |
| Hispanic | 254 | 48 | 18.9% |
| Black | 20 | 18 | 90% |
| Other | 17 | 17 | 100% |
| Asian | 33 | 16 | 48.48% |
19.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.08%
Male Poverty Rate
19.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Escanaba is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Escanaba is Multiple, with 11.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.94% |
| High School | 27.2% |
| Some College | 11.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 30.61% |
| Male Unemployed | 30.6% |
| Female Employed | 12.67% |
| Male Employed | 9.81% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,595 | $78,859 |
| Households | $38,457 | $59,688 |
| Married Families | $70,516 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,946 | $39,416 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.9%
Male Marriage Rate
35.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
1,119
Number of Veterans
966
Male Veterans
153
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 313 |
| Vietnam | 286 |
| Second Gulf War | 177 |
| Korea | 67 |
| World War II | 35 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 301 |
| 55 to 64 | 264 |
| 75+ | 234 |
| 35 to 54 | 219 |
| 18 to 34 | 101 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,004 | 11.21% |
| 2+ Races | 115 | 19.01% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 10.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.6%
Labor Force Participation
47.8%
Employment Rate
7.2%
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
79.71%
Born in Escanaba
99.33%
Native Born
0.67%
Foreign Born
0.23%
Non Citizen
0.44%
Naturalized
99.33% of Escanaba residents were born in the United States, with 79.71% having been born in Michigan. 0.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,213 | -21 | -0.17% |
| 2028 | 12,234 | -22 | -0.18% |
| 2027 | 12,256 | -22 | -0.18% |
| 2026 | 12,278 | -21 | -0.17% |
| 2025 | 12,299 | -22 | -0.18% |
| 2024 | 12,321 | -22 | -0.18% |
| 2023 | 12,343 | -15 | -0.12% |
| 2022 | 12,358 | -24 | -0.19% |
| 2021 | 12,382 | -26 | -0.21% |
| 2020 | 12,408 | 260 | 2.14% |
| 2019 | 12,148 | -55 | -0.45% |
| 2018 | 12,203 | -12 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 12,215 | -103 | -0.84% |
| 2016 | 12,318 | -74 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 12,392 | -52 | -0.42% |
| 2014 | 12,444 | -73 | -0.58% |
| 2013 | 12,517 | -15 | -0.12% |
| 2012 | 12,532 | -36 | -0.29% |
| 2011 | 12,568 | -36 | -0.29% |
| 2010 | 12,604 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,140 | -519 | -3.8% |
| 1990 | 13,659 | -696 | -4.85% |
| 1980 | 14,355 | -1,013 | -6.59% |
| 1970 | 15,368 | -23 | -0.15% |
| 1960 | 15,391 | 221 | 1.46% |
| 1950 | 15,170 | 340 | 2.29% |
| 1940 | 14,830 | 306 | 2.11% |
| 1930 | 14,524 | 1,421 | 10.84% |
| 1920 | 13,103 | -91 | -0.69% |
| 1910 | 13,194 | 3,645 | 38.17% |
| 1900 | 9,549 | 2,741 | 40.26% |
| 1890 | 6,808 | 3,782 | 124.98% |
| 1880 | 3,026 | -9,187 | -75.22% |