Baraga County, MI

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2023 Population
8,249
0.0485% 1-year growth
2023 Median Age
46.2
0.645% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
13.5%
11% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$55,117
6.18% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$124,400
2.22% 1-year growth

About

In the year of 2023, N/A had a population of 8.25k people with a median age of 46.2 and a median household income of $55,117. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Baraga County, MI grew from 8,245 to 8,249, a 0.0485% increase and its median household income grew from $51,911 to $55,117, a 6.18% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in undefined are White (Non-Hispanic) (71.8%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (12%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.75%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (6.43%), and White (Hispanic) (0.824%).

None of the households in N/A reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.8% of the residents in N/A are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Baraga County, MI are Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College (35 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in N/A was $124,400, and the homeownership rate was 77%.

Most people in N/A drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.5 minutes. The average car ownership in N/A was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

N/A is home to a population of 8.25k people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.546% of Baraga County, MI residents were born outside of the country (45 people).

In 2023, there were 5.97 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.92k people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 992 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 557 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.8%
2023 Citizenship
99.8%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.8% of Baraga County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in N/A was 99.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in undefined
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    5.92k ± 33
  2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    992 ± 144
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    557 ± 183
1.7%
Hispanic Population
140 people

In 2023, there were 5.97 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.92k people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 992 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 557 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

1.7% of the people in N/A are hispanic (140 people).

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Foreign-Born Population

0.546%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
45 people
0.473%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
39 people

As of 2023, 0.546% of Baraga County, MI residents (45 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in N/A was 0.473%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    209 ± 52
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    108 ± 42
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    47 ± 22

N/A has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.94 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

Occupations

2.93k
2023 Value
± 221
−2.1%
1 Year decline
± 10.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in N/A declined at a rate of −2.1%, from 3k employees to 2.93k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in N/A, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (333 people), Production Occupations (330 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (250 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of N/A.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

2.93k
2023 Value
± 221
−2.1%
1 Year decline
± 10.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in N/A declined at a rate of −2.1%, from 3k employees to 2.93k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in N/A, are Health Care & Social Assistance (427 people), Public Administration (340 people), and Retail Trade (317 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of N/A, though some of these residents may live in N/A and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$49,617
Median earning men ± $5,245
$33,505
Median earning women ± $3,427

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($75,625), Public Administration ($60,987), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($58,594).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($50,625), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,536), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,750).

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

Education

In 2023, universities in Baraga County, MI awarded 35 degrees. The student population of Baraga County, MI in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 66 male students and 156 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Baraga County, MI are White (21 and 60%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (10 and 28.6%), Two or More Races (3 and 8.57%), and Hispanic or Latino (1 and 2.86%).

The largest universities in Baraga County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College (35 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Baraga County, MI are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (20 and 57.1%), Environmental Science (6 and 17.1%), and General Business Administration & Management (5 and 14.3%).

Educational Pyramid

Measure

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

Race

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Housing & Living

The median property value in N/A was $124,400 in 2023, which is 0.41 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $121,700 to $124,400, a 2.22% increase. The homeownership rate in N/A is 77%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in N/A have an average commute time of 19.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in N/A is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$124,400
Median Property Value 2023
±$7,737
$2,568
Median Property Taxes
±$188
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Rent vs Own

77%
Homeownership
2023
60.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 77% of the housing units in N/A were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.9%.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$55,117
Median Household Income
± $2,991
3.34k
Number of Households
± 215

In 2023, the median household income of the 3.34k households in N/A grew to $55,117 from the previous year's value of $51,911.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (79.7%)
  2. Carpooled (11.2%)
  3. Worked At Home (4.98%)

In 2023, 79.7% of workers in N/A drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.2%) and those who worked at home (4.98%).

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Commute Time

19.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number
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Poverty & Diversity

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in N/A is White, followed by Native American and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.5% under 18 years, 16.7% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.49%
Uninsured
38.7%
Employer Coverage
18.2%
Medicaid
18.1%
Medicare
18.3%
Non-Group
2.24%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in N/A declined by 3.43% from 4.65% to 4.49%.

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