Baraga County, MI

County

Cities in Baraga County

Neighborhoods in Baraga County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Baraga

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

14.8%

Households with Children

20.0%

School Enrollment K-12

697

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.3%
School Age (5-17): 12.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.5%
Working Age (35-54): 24.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.2%
Seniors (65+): 23.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 8.2%
High School / GED: 37.1%
Some College or Associate's: 39.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 14.8%
Single Parents: 5.2%
Couples & Adults: 43.3%
Living Alone: 36.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 72.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 1.8%
Asian: 0.8%
Black or African American: 6.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 7.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 11.8%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 47.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 52.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 41.1%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 58.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Indigenous Population by Tribe

Based on tribal enrollment or self-identified affiliation reported to the Census.

American Indian Tribes: 97.0%
Latin American Indian: 0.0%
Alaska Native: 0.7%
Not Specified: 2.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 83.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 15.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.7%
Spanish: 0.8%
European & Indo-European: 0.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.9%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.8%
Elementary (1-4): 3.8%
Middle School (5-8): 3.8%
High School (9-12): 4.3%
College / Graduate: 2.3%
Not Enrolled: 83.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources