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Baraga, MI

Village in Baraga County, Michigan.

Population

1,939

Land area

2.4sq mi

People per sq mi

814

ZIP codes

0

Baraga and its ZIP codes

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Baraga at a glance

  • Baraga is about 4.6 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • The median household income is $43,558, 40% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,600 (51% below Michigan) and median rent is $495 a month.

Local data for Baraga, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Baraga, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$43,558

Poverty rate

17.2%

Median home value

$114,600

Median rent

$495/mo

Homeownership

49.9%

Bachelor's or higher

5.8%

Median age

37.0

Average commute

11.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (143), French Americans (80), Irish Americans (76).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Baraga County. PPP loans are for Baraga.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.0%

Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,198

2,965 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$45,699

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$87.1M

FY 2026, $10,676 per person

Baraga County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Baraga, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone87.2%
  • Carpooled6.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.8%
  • Worked from home1.5%

Average one-way commute: 11.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Baraga, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

553

Countywide, mostly winter weather

Flood insurance policies

7

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

80° / 7°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Baraga, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

44.9%

U.S. 33.3% +11.6 pts

Diabetes

13.1%

U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts

Smoking

21.9%

U.S. 12.8% +9.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.7%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities near Baraga

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
L'AnseVillage2.9 mi2.6
ZebaCensus-designated place4.3 mi3.6
PelkieCensus-designated place7 mi1.3
SkaneeCensus-designated place16 mi4.7
CovingtonCensus-designated place17 mi3.5
ChassellCensus-designated place17 mi3.6
PainesdaleCensus-designated place20 mi0.4
TrimountainCensus-designated place20 mi0.5
South RangeVillage21 mi0.4
Three LakesCensus-designated place22 mi6
DodgevilleCensus-designated place22 mi0.5
HurontownCensus-designated place23 mi0.2
Atlantic MineCensus-designated place23 mi1.1
HoughtonCity23 mi4.4
Dollar BayCensus-designated place24 mi3.9
HancockCity25 mi2.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Baraga, MI in?
Baraga is in Baraga County, Michigan.
What is the population of Baraga, MI?
About 1,939 people live in Baraga, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Baraga?
Nearby places include L'Anse (2.9 mi), Zeba (4.3 mi), Pelkie (7 mi), Skanee (16 mi), Covington (17 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023