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 $57,395 with a poverty rate of 16.29%. The median age in Bad Axe is 49 years: 45.9 years for males, and 51.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bad Axe was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,627 | 87.28% |
| Two or more races | 158 | 5.25% |
| Other race | 150 | 4.98% |
| Asian | 54 | 1.79% |
| Black or African American | 21 | 0.7% |
| 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 | 1,365 | 2.05 | 56.5 | 43.5 |
| Non Family | 749 | 1.14 | 40.9 | 59.1 |
| Married | 394 | 2.99 | 94.9 | 5.1 |
| Female | 204 | 3.06 | 35.8 | 64.2 |
| Male | 18 | 8.28 | 100 | 0 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.05
Average Household Size
56.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 216 | 8.99% |
| Associates Degree | 258 | 10.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 326 | 13.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 154 | 6.41% |
| High School Graduate | 814 | 33.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 84 | 3.5% |
| Some College | 551 | 22.93% |
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 | 2,179 | 1,944 | 437 |
| Hispanic | 139 | 101 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 98 | 98 | 0 |
| Asian | 54 | 43 | 43 |
| Other Race | 45 | 7 | 0 |
| Black | 19 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 79.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $88,359 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,375 | $0 | $92,083 |
| High School Graduate | $26,719 | $40,430 | $19,671 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,921 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,295 | $43,084 | $24,038 |
| Some College | $35,933 | $43,936 | $21,765 |
$35,295
Average Earnings
$43,084
Average Male
$24,038
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.08% of Bad Axe residents speak only English, while 11.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,467 | 404 | 16.38% |
| Multiple | 158 | 50 | 31.65% |
| Black | 12 | 12 | 100% |
16.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.66%
Male Poverty Rate
18.41%
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 16.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.52% |
| High School | 21.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.68% |
| Some College | 6.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 17.99% |
| Male Employed | 5.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,205 | $78,225 |
| Households | $47,535 | $57,395 |
| Married Families | $88,542 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,160 | $36,383 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.6%
Male Marriage Rate
30.0%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
160
Number of Veterans
139
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 79 |
| First Gulf War | 55 |
| Vietnam | 34 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 47 |
| 18 to 34 | 46 |
| 75+ | 32 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 154 | 6.67% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 5.56% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 4.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.3%
Labor Force Participation
48.5%
Employment Rate
5.4%
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
79.97%
Born in Bad Axe
94.72%
Native Born
5.28%
Foreign Born
3.12%
Non Citizen
2.16%
Naturalized
94.72% of Bad Axe residents were born in the United States, with 79.97% having been born in Michigan. 3.12% 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% |