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Baraga County

State:
Michigan
County Seat:
LAnse

Baraga County's estimated 2025 population is 8,364 with a growth rate of 0.32% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Baraga County is the 79th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 8,861 and has seen a growth of -5.61% since that time.

8,364
Total Population
9
Population Density (miĀ²)
79
Population Rank (State)
27 0.32%
Annual Population Growth

Baraga County Population

Baraga County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Baraga County includes 72.63% White, 12.17% Native American, 6.75% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Native American

Two or more races

Black or African American

Asian

Other race

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White5,99172.63%
Native American1,00412.17%
Two or more races6147.44%
Black or African American5576.75%
Asian500.61%
Other race250.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander80.1%

Baraga County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Baraga County's average per capita income is $42,717. Household income levels show a median of $55,117. The poverty rate stands at 13.51%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$83,393-
Families$71,288$86,202
Households$55,117$71,095
Non Families$28,725$43,937

$42,717

Average Income

$55,117

Median Household Income

13.51%

Poverty Rate