Baraga, MI

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2021 Population
1,942
6.32% 1-year decline
US Senator
Debbie Stabenow
Democratic Party
US Senator
Gary Peters
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
36.2
4.93% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
18.1%
29.5% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$28,000
14.4% 1-year decline
2021 Median Property Value
$79,800
7.75% 1-year decline
2021 Employed Population
417
19.5% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Baraga, MI had a population of 1.94k people with a median age of 36.2 and a median household income of $28,000. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Baraga, MI declined from 2,073 to 1,942, a −6.32% decrease and its median household income declined from $32,708 to $28,000, a −14.4% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Baraga, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (43.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (29.7%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (12.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (10%), and White (Hispanic) (2.21%).

None of the households in Baraga, MI 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.

99.6% of the residents in Baraga, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Baraga, MI are Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College (27 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Baraga, MI was $79,800, and the homeownership rate was 53.4%.

Most people in Baraga, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Baraga, MI was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Baraga, MI is home to a population of 1.94k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.24% of Baraga, MI residents were born outside of the country (24 people).

In 2021, there were 1.46 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (840 people) in Baraga, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 577 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 241 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.6%
2021 Citizenship
98.8%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.6% of Baraga, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Baraga, MI was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Baraga, MI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    840 ± 156
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    577 ± 116
  3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    241 ± 54
3.35%
Hispanic Population
65 people

In 2021, there were 1.46 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (840 people) in Baraga, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 577 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 241 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.35% of the people in Baraga, MI are hispanic (65 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Baraga, MI as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    79,412 ± 6,891 people
  2. India
    76,245 ± 6,753 people
  3. Iraq
    59,562 ± 5,974 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,412 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,245 and Iraq with 59,562.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.24%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
24 people
2.32%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
48 people

As of 2021, 1.24% of Baraga, MI residents (24 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Baraga, MI was 2.32%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    57 ± 47
  2. Vietnam
    32 ± 23
  3. World War II
    3 ± 4

Baraga, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.78 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Baraga, MI employs 417 people. The largest industries in Baraga, MI are Accommodation & Food Services (74 people), Public Administration (70 people), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (67 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($52,045), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,750), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($42,500).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,616. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

417
2021 Value
± 97
19.5%
1 Year growth
± 27.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Baraga, MI grew at a rate of 19.5%, from 349 employees to 417 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Baraga, MI, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (81 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (48 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (30 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Baraga, MI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

417
2021 Value
± 97
19.5%
1 Year growth
± 27.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Baraga, MI grew at a rate of 19.5%, from 349 employees to 417 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Baraga, MI, are Accommodation & Food Services (74 people), Public Administration (70 people), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (67 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Baraga, MI, though some of these residents may live in Baraga, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$27,679
Median earning men ± $20,151
$26,429
Median earning women ± $5,943

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($54,063), Manufacturing ($48,333), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($41,875).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($39,063), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($34,125), and Retail Trade ($30,833).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $217B
  2. $58.2B
  3. $51.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $217B, followed by Machinery ($58.2B) and Mixed freight ($51.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$667B
2020 Value in Michigan
$1.16T
Projected 2050 Value in Michigan
74% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $667B. This is expected to increase 74% to $1.16T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $37.2B
  2. $33.2B
  3. $31.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $37.2B, followed by Indiana with $33.2B and Texas and $31.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

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flagCivics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%).

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Michigan

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Debbie Stabenow
Senator from Michigan1
Assumed office on January 3, 2001
Gary Peters
Senator from Michigan2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Baraga, MI awarded 27 degrees. The student population of Baraga, MI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 18 male students and 61 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Baraga, MI are White (18 and 66.7%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (8 and 29.6%), Two or More Races (1 and 3.7%), and Asian (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Baraga, MI by number of degrees awarded are Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College (27 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Baraga, MI are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (21 and 77.8%), General Business Administration & Management (3 and 11.1%), and Environmental Science (1 and 3.7%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 79 students enrolled in Baraga, MI, 22.8% men and 77.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 35 records, of which 77.1% were women and 22.9% men.

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Concentrations

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Baraga, MI was General Business Administration & Management with 3 degrees awarded.

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Universities

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Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
27 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College with 27 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 4 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Baraga, MI, which is 0.174 times less than the 23 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 18 degrees mean that there were 2.25 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 8 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($800) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,266) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.763% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.76% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.3M), Some college (1.94M), and Bachelors Degree (1.38M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Baraga, MI was $79,800 in 2021, which is 0.326 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $86,500 to $79,800, a 7.75% decrease. The homeownership rate in Baraga, MI is 53.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Baraga, MI have an average commute time of 14.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Baraga, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$79,800
Median Property Value 2021
±$6,588
$282
Median Property Taxes
±$55

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Baraga, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Baraga, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

53.4%
Homeownership
2021
56.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 53.4% of the housing units in Baraga, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 53.3%.

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Income by Location

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The following map shows all of the places in Baraga, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$28,000
Median Household Income
± $5,856
528
Number of Households
± 83

In 2021, the median household income of the 528 households in Baraga, MI declined from $28,000 from the previous year's value of $32,708.

The following chart displays the households in Baraga, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Baraga, MI is from Michigan.
0.468
2021 Wage GINI in Michigan
0.471
2020 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2021, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.592% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (85.7%)
  2. Carpooled (5.16%)
  3. Worked At Home (3.69%)

In 2021, 85.7% of workers in Baraga, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (5.16%) and those who worked at home (3.69%).

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Commute Time

14.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Baraga, MI have a shorter commute time (14.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.81% of the workforce in Baraga, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Baraga, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Baraga, MI have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

18.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Baraga, MI (197 out of 1.09k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 18 - 24.

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

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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91.9% of the population of Baraga, MI has health coverage, with 28.8% on employee plans, 30.9% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 15% on non-group plans, and 2.9% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Baraga County, MI see 1026 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.35% decrease from the previous year (1040 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1361 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 628 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,026 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Baraga County, MI

Primary care physicians in Baraga County, MI see an average of 1,026 patients per year. This represents a 1.35% decrease from the previous year (1,040 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Baraga County, MI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 20.9% between 18 and 34 years, 31.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.4% were men and 48.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.07%
Uninsured
28.8%
Employer Coverage
30.9%
Medicaid
14.2%
Medicare
15%
Non-Group
2.9%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Baraga, MI grew by 120% from 3.67% to 8.07%.

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