Baraga County's estimated 2026 population is 8,063 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 -9.01% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Baraga County includes 72.63% White, 12.17% Native American, 6.75% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (72.63%)
Native American (12.17%)
Two or more races (7.44%)
Black or African American (6.75%)
Asian (0.61%)
Other race (0.3%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.1%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,991 | 72.63% |
| Native American | 1,004 | 12.17% |
| Two or more races | 614 | 7.44% |
| Black or African American | 557 | 6.75% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.61% |
| Other race | 25 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.1% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Baraga County's average per capita income is $42,717. Household income levels show a median of $55,117. The poverty rate stands at 13.51%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,393 | - |
| Families | $71,288 | $86,202 |
| Households | $55,117 | $71,095 |
| Non Families | $28,725 | $43,937 |
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