Baraga is a village located in Baraga County Michigan. Baraga has a 2024 population of 1,929. Baraga is currently growing at a rate of 0.36% annually and its population has increased by 1.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,900 in 2020.
The average household income in Baraga is $49,547 with a poverty rate of 18.16%. The median age in Baraga is 37.5 years: 35.7 years for males, and 49.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Baraga was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 967 | 49.64% |
| Black or African American | 524 | 26.9% |
| Native American | 301 | 15.45% |
| Two or more races | 148 | 7.6% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.41% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 537 | 1.91 | 49.2 | 50.8 |
| Non Family | 283 | 1.13 | 38.2 | 61.8 |
| Married | 135 | 2.82 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Female | 64 | 3.16 | 43.8 | 56.3 |
| Male | 55 | 2.27 | 34.5 | 65.5 |
2.64
Average Family Size
1.91
Average Household Size
49.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 130 | 8.38% |
| Associates Degree | 73 | 4.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 90 | 5.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 21 | 1.35% |
| High School Graduate | 842 | 54.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50 | 3.22% |
| Some College | 345 | 22.24% |
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 | 749 | 723 | 64 |
| Black | 481 | 350 | 1 |
| Native American | 195 | 179 | 33 |
| 2+ Races | 88 | 88 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 42 | 35 | 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 native american people with a rate of 16.92%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,708 | $70,714 | $39,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $16,875 | $0 | $27,708 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,500 | $0 | $33,750 |
| Some College | $37,125 | $46,667 | $36,719 |
$30,500
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$33,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.3% of Baraga residents speak only English, while 1.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 544 | 84 | 15.44% |
| Native | 293 | 62 | 21.16% |
| Black | 35 | 23 | 65.71% |
| Multiple | 127 | 15 | 11.81% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 3 | 7.69% |
18.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.93%
Male Poverty Rate
18.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Baraga is Black, with 65.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Baraga is Hispanic, with 7.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50% |
| High School | 24.42% |
| Some College | 11.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 11.34% |
| Male Employed | 11.24% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,333 | $65,318 |
| Households | $39,297 | $49,547 |
| Married Families | $75,156 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,529 | $30,142 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
19.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
16.2%
Male Marriage Rate
28.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
60
Number of Veterans
57
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 29 |
| Vietnam | 15 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 3.46% |
| Native American | 14 | 6.03% |
| Black | 13 | 2.5% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 3.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
25.3%
Labor Force Participation
23.8%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
90.09%
Born in Baraga
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Baraga residents were born in the United States, with 90.09% having been born in Michigan. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,965 | 7 | 0.36% |
| 2028 | 1,958 | 7 | 0.36% |
| 2027 | 1,951 | 8 | 0.41% |
| 2026 | 1,943 | 7 | 0.36% |
| 2025 | 1,936 | 7 | 0.36% |
| 2024 | 1,929 | 7 | 0.36% |
| 2023 | 1,922 | 3 | 0.16% |
| 2022 | 1,919 | -2 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 1,921 | 21 | 1.11% |
| 2020 | 1,900 | -50 | -2.56% |
| 2019 | 1,950 | -11 | -0.56% |
| 2018 | 1,961 | -20 | -1.01% |
| 2017 | 1,981 | -15 | -0.75% |
| 2016 | 1,996 | -4 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 2,000 | -10 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 2,010 | -4 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 2,014 | -16 | -0.79% |
| 2012 | 2,030 | -17 | -0.83% |
| 2011 | 2,047 | -5 | -0.24% |
| 2010 | 2,052 | 0 | 0% |