Baraga, Michigan Population 2022
Baraga is a city located in Baraga County Michigan. Baraga has a 2020 population of 1,849. Baraga is currently declining at a rate of -0.91% annually and its population has decreased by -1.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,883 in 2010.
The average household income in Baraga is $47,666 with a poverty rate of 25.69%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $498 per month, and the median house value is $86,500. The median age in Baraga is 34.4 years, 32.9 years for males, and 40.8 years for females.
Baraga Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Baragawas:
- White: 44.62%
- Black or African American: 32.66%
- Native American: 11.67%
- Two or more races: 9.31%
- Asian: 0.96%
- Other race: 0.72%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.05%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 925 | 44.62% |
| Black or African American | 677 | 32.66% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 242 | 11.67% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.96% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.05% |
| Some Other Race | 15 | 0.72% |
| Two or More Races | 193 | 9.31% |
Baraga Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 493 | 2.13 | 53.3 |
| Married | 157 | 2.93 | 82.2 |
| Male | 38 | 3.05 | 36.8 |
| Female | 76 | 3 | 38.2 |
| Non Family | 222 | 1.11 | 41 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 88 | 5.80% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 233 | 15.37% |
| High School Graduate | 725 | 47.82% |
| Some College | 269 | 17.74% |
| Associates Degree | 108 | 7.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 84 | 5.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 9 | 0.59% |
Baraga Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Other Race | 11 | 11 | 4 |
| Asian | 13 | 11 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 73 | 70 | 7 |
| White | 727 | 652 | 66 |
| Native American | 135 | 127 | 10 |
| Black | 532 | 305 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 28 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
Baraga Language by Age
Baraga Language
96.78% of Baraga residents speak only English, while 3.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.41% of the population.
Baraga Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 176 | 70 | 39.77% |
| Black | 15 | 5 | 33.33% |
| Native | 223 | 52 | 23.32% |
| White | 593 | 134 | 22.60% |
| Asian | 20 | 4 | 20.00% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 27 | 4 | 14.81% |
25.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.67%
Male Poverty Rate
28.39%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Baraga
The race most likely to be in poverty in Baraga is Multiple, with 39.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Baraga is Hispanic, with 14.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.35%.
Baraga Marital Status
Marriage Rates
21.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
15.9%
Male Marriage Rate
39.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Baraga Married by Age and Sex
Baraga Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Baraga Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61 | 7.43% |
| Black | 9 | 1.33% |
| Native American | 26 | 16.99% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5.15% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 10.81% |
Baraga Veterans by Education
11.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.30%
Veteran Disability Rate
21.5%
Labor Force Participation
19.3%
Employment Rate
10.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
84.32%
Born in Baraga
97.68%
Native Born
2.32%
Foreign Born
1.21%
Non Citizen
1.11%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.68% of Baraga residents were born in the United States, with 84.32% having been born in Michigan. 1.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,053 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 2,036 | -17 | -0.83% |
| 2012 | 2,019 | -17 | -0.83% |
| 2013 | 2,002 | -17 | -0.84% |
| 2014 | 1,985 | -17 | -0.85% |
| 2015 | 1,968 | -17 | -0.86% |
| 2016 | 1,951 | -17 | -0.86% |
| 2017 | 1,934 | -17 | -0.87% |
| 2018 | 1,917 | -17 | -0.88% |
| 2019 | 1,900 | -17 | -0.89% |
| 2020 | 1,883 | -17 | -0.89% |
| 2021 | 1,866 | -17 | -0.90% |
| 2022 | 1,849 | -17 | -0.91% |