Baraga County, Michigan Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 79th-largest in Michigan
The population of Baraga County, Michigan is 8,249 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 79th-largest county in Michigan. The median household income is $55,117, the median home value is $124,400, and the median age is 46.2.
The population of Baraga County has declined 7.8% since 2010 (8,861 → 8,169), a -0.58% annualized rate.
8,249
Population
-0.58%
Annual growth
9
People / sq mi
$55,117
Median Income
$124,400
Median Home Value
Baraga County covers 898 sq mi of land at 9.2 people per square mile.
About Baraga County, MI
Baraga County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 15.5% of the population. Baraga County is a county in Michigan with a population of 8,249.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $55,117, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 8.1%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $124,400, with typical rent around $557.
College attainment is 16.1%, below the national 35.0%. Just 5.0% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.
Baraga County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Baraga County had a population of 8,861 in 2010 and 8,169 in 2024, a -7.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 8,861 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.58%.
8,169
Population (2024)
8,861
Population (2010)
8,861
Peak (2010)
-0.58%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,861 |
| 2011 | 8,835 |
| 2012 | 8,725 |
| 2013 | 8,716 |
| 2014 | 8,649 |
| 2015 | 8,583 |
| 2016 | 8,532 |
| 2017 | 8,433 |
| 2018 | 8,313 |
| 2019 | 8,245 |
| 2020 | 8,141 |
| 2021 | 8,231 |
| 2022 | 8,194 |
| 2023 | 8,222 |
| 2024 | 8,169 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Age & Sex
46.2
Median Age
44.7%
Female
55.3%
Male
23.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 13.7% · Seniors (65+): 23.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $55,117$-16,032 vs state |
| Mean household income | $71,095 |
| Per-capita income | $28,904 |
| Poverty rate | 8.1%-0.7% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% |
| Employment-to-population | 41.5% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Baraga County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.6% of workers.
How residents commute
0.2%
Drive alone
2.1%
Carpool
79.7%
Public transit
5.0%
Work from home
19.5 min
Avg commute
Housing
$124,400$-93,200 vs state
Median home value
$557
Median rent
77.0%
Homeownership rate
5,071
Total housing units
65.8%
Occupied
34.2%
Vacant
23.0%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
95.5%
With health insurance
88.2%
With broadband internet
15.5%
Foreign-born
8.8%
Veterans (18+)
20.2%
With a disability
97.8%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
92.1%
High School+
16.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Baraga County, Michigan has a population of 8,249 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 79th-largest county in Michigan. Population density is 9 people per square mile.
The population of Baraga County has declined 7.8% since 2010 (8,861 → 8,169), a -0.58% annualized rate.
The median household income in Baraga County, Michigan is $55,117, with mean (average) household income of $71,095 and per-capita income of $28,904. 8.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Baraga County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (72.6%), Hispanic or Latino (18.4%), Black or African American (6.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Baraga County, Michigan is 46.2 years. Residents are 44.7% female and 55.3% male.
The median home value in Baraga County is $124,400 and median monthly rent is $557. 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 5,071 total housing units, 34.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Baraga County, Michigan is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.
Detroit is among the largest cities associated with Baraga County, Michigan, with a population of 636,644.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.