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L'Anse, MI

Village in Baraga County, Michigan.

Population

1,790

Land area

2.6sq mi

People per sq mi

686

ZIP codes

0

L'Anse and its ZIP codes

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L'Anse at a glance

  • L'Anse is about 3.9 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • The median household income is $52,317, 28% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,100 (55% below Michigan) and median rent is $646 a month.

Local data for L'Anse, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

L'Anse, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$52,317

Poverty rate

10.8%

Median home value

$104,100

Median rent

$646/mo

Homeownership

71.2%

Bachelor's or higher

14.9%

Median age

50.6

Average commute

19.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (370), Irish Americans (213), French Americans (206).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

L'Anse, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone76.0%
  • Carpooled14.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
  • Worked from home7.8%

Average one-way commute: 19.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

L'Anse, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

75° / 7°F

38.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in L'Anse, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.2%

U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts

Diabetes

13.3%

U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts

Smoking

16.9%

U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.4%

U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts

Cities near L'Anse

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BaragaVillage2.9 mi2.4
ZebaCensus-designated place3.6 mi3.6
PelkieCensus-designated place9.8 mi1.3
SkaneeCensus-designated place15 mi4.7
CovingtonCensus-designated place16 mi3.5
Three LakesCensus-designated place19 mi6
ChassellCensus-designated place20 mi3.6
PainesdaleCensus-designated place23 mi0.4
TrimountainCensus-designated place23 mi0.5
MichigammeCensus-designated place24 mi2.4
South RangeVillage24 mi0.4
DodgevilleCensus-designated place24 mi0.5
HurontownCensus-designated place25 mi0.2
Atlantic MineCensus-designated place26 mi1.1
HoughtonCity26 mi4.4
Dollar BayCensus-designated place26 mi3.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is L'Anse, MI in?
L'Anse is in Baraga County, Michigan.
What is the population of L'Anse, MI?
About 1,790 people live in L'Anse, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near L'Anse?
Nearby places include Baraga (2.9 mi), Zeba (3.6 mi), Pelkie (9.8 mi), Skanee (15 mi), Covington (16 mi).

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