Baraga County's estimated 2026 population is 8,116 with a growth rate of -0.65% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Baraga County is the 80th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 8,861 and has seen a growth of -8.41% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46 years
Female: 49.7 years
Male: 43.2 years
There are 6,797 adults, (1,901 of whom are seniors) in Baraga County.
Female: 3,668 (44.8%)
Male: 4,523 (55.2%)
The racial composition of Baraga County includes 72.64% White, 11.98% Native American, 6.26% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,950 | 72.64% |
| Native American | 981 | 11.98% |
| Two or more races | 644 | 7.86% |
| Black or African American | 513 | 6.26% |
| Asian | 65 | 0.79% |
| Other race | 27 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.13% |
Baraga County's average per capita income is $38,997. Household income levels show a median of $55,327. The poverty rate stands at 15.23%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $74,239 | - |
| Families | $67,000 | $83,761 |
| Households | $55,327 | $71,924 |
| Non Families | $31,290 | $49,172 |
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