Baraga County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Baraga County is located in Michigan with a total population of 8,249. It is the 79th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Baraga County is 46.2 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Baraga County is $55,117. This is 23% lower than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 30% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 6.4%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $124,400. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $217,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Baraga County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Baraga County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 6.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 5.7%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

16.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.1%.