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Baraga County, Michigan
Baraga County, Michigan. Baraga County had 8,169 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.2% since 2020, in line with Michigan (+0.5%). It holds 12 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs, 5 towns and townships and 5 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 26013.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,169
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,158 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,191
Median household income
$55,327
±$6,240 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$138,100
±$9,900 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$616
±$45 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
How many people live in Baraga County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 8,158 residents in Baraga County. The Census Bureau estimates 8,169 for July 1, 2025, up 0.2% since 2020, in line with Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 8,191 over 898 square miles of land.
| Measure | Baraga County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,191 | 10,077,761 | −230 |
| Households | 3,433±137 | 4,076,369 | +326 |
| Average household size | 2.09±0.08 | 2.42 | −0.25 |
| Housing units | 5,051±73 | 4,622,236 | −250 |
Baraga County's population since 2000
From 8,746 in 2000 to 8,169 in 2025: down 6.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Baraga County?
Baraga County holds 12 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 5 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 5 census-designated places. The largest is L'Anse Township with 3,634 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| L'Anse Township | 3,551 | $54,898 |
|---|---|---|
| Baraga Township | 3,478 | $52,254 |
| Baraga | 1,883 | $43,558 |
| L'Anse | 1,874 | $52,317 |
| Arvon Township | 492 | $62,308 |
| Zeba | 397 | $55,000 |
| Covington Township | 375 | $55,547 |
| Spurr Township | 262 | $68,000 |
| Three LakesGEOID 2679680 | 167 | $103,542 |
| SkaneeGEOID 2674120 | 102 | $62,031 |
| CovingtonGEOID 2618580 | 99 | $55,625 |
| PelkieGEOID 2663280 | 51 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Baraga County?
The median resident of Baraga County is 46.0 years old; 17.0% are under 18 and 23.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 72.0%, then non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 11.8%. 0.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Baraga County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.0±0.5 | 40.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.0%±0.4 pts | 21.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.2%±0.1 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% | 5.9% | +0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 72.0%±0.5 pts | 72.4% | −0.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.3%±2.1 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.1 pts | 3.4% | +0.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 11.8%±1.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.2%±1.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.3%±1.1 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.5%±1.1 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 22.1%±2.3 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.8%±0.9 pts | 4.9% | −1.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.8%±1.5 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.8%±1.7 pts | 32.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.3%±1.3 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3%±0.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Baraga County earn?
Half of Baraga County's 3,433 households earn less than $55,327 a year (±$6,240), against $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $56,692 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Baraga County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,327±$6,240 | $72,875 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $71,924±$4,878 | $98,700 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,010±$1,894 | $40,735 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.2%±2.3 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.1%±7.3 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.2%±2.6 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.9%±2.4 pts | 90.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Baraga County?
Owners occupy 78.5% of Baraga County's occupied homes and renters 21.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $138,100 by its owner (±$9,900). The median renter pays $616 a month including utilities, and 22.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Baraga County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $138,100±$9,900 | $231,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $616±$45 | $1,129 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 22.0%±8.5 pts | 41.4% | −13.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,131±$56 | $1,569 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.5%±2.5 pts | 73.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,051±73 | 4,622,236 | −250 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±1.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.1%±5.0 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.8%±2.4 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.2%±2.1 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.4%±2.2 pts | 14.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Baraga County building?
Builders took permits for 12 new housing units across Baraga County in 2025 (12 single-family), 1.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Baraga County get to work?
79.6% of Baraga County's workers drive alone and 5.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Baraga County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 43.5%±2.1 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1%±1.6 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.6%±3.9 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.4%±2.9 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.7 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.8%±1.7 pts | 13.5% | +2.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.4 min±1.9 | 24.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Baraga County's census tracts?
Baraga County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $53,167 (Tract 2) to $58,047 (Tract 1).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Baraga County compare with Michigan's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 79th of 83 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 52nd of 83 |
| Residents per square mile | 79th of 83 |
| Median household income | 69th of 83 |
| Median home value | 76th of 83 |
| Median gross rent | 82nd of 83 |
| Poverty rate | 22nd of 83 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 81st of 83 |
| Median age | 33rd of 83 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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