Baraga County Demographics

A map of Baraga County's Population by Race

Baraga County, Michigan has an estimated population of 8,191, a less than 1% change from the 8,158 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.0% White, 12.0% Native American/Other, 7.2% Multiracial, 6.3% Black, 1.7% Hispanic, and 0.8% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Baraga County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Baraga has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly more diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Baraga County, that probability was 47.4% in 2020 and 45.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Baraga County is ranked the 79th most populous county in Michigan, out of 83 counties. Baraga County was ranked the 79th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Baraga County's White Population

5,895 residents of Baraga County, or 72.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Baraga County is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Baraga County ranks 76th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 83 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Baraga County's White population has grown by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Baraga County's population has increased from 70.5% to 72.0%.

Baraga County is less White than neighboring Houghton County (90.9% White), Iron County (90.6% White), Marquette County (90.7% White), Dickinson County (92.3% White), and Florence County (94.9% White).

Baraga County's Black Population

513 residents of Baraga County, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Baraga County is lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Baraga County ranks 14th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 83 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Baraga County's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.2%. Black residents' share of Baraga County's population has decreased from 7.3% to 6.3%.

Baraga County is more Black than neighboring Houghton County (1.1% Black), Iron County (0.9% Black), Marquette County (1.3% Black), Dickinson County (0.3% Black), and Florence County (0.3% Black).

Baraga County's Asian Population

65 residents of Baraga County, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Baraga County is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Baraga County ranks 78th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 83 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Baraga County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 333.3%. Asian residents' share of Baraga County's population has increased from 0.2% to 0.8%.

Baraga County is more Asian than neighboring Iron County (0.6% Asian), Marquette County (0.5% Asian), Dickinson County (0.3% Asian), and Florence County (0% Asian). Baraga County is less Asian than neighboring Houghton County (2.9% Asian).

Baraga County's Hispanic Population

143 residents of Baraga County, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Baraga County is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Baraga County ranks 79th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 83 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Baraga County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 40.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Baraga County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Baraga County is more Hispanic than neighboring Florence County (0.5% Hispanic). Baraga County is less Hispanic than neighboring Houghton County (1.8% Hispanic), Iron County (2.3% Hispanic), Marquette County (2.1% Hispanic), and Dickinson County (2% Hispanic).

Baraga County's Native American/Other Population

987 residents of Baraga County, or 12.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Baraga County is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Baraga County ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 83 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Baraga County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 10.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Baraga County's population has decreased from 13.6% to 12.0%.

Baraga County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Houghton County (1.3% Native American/Other), Iron County (1.8% Native American/Other), Marquette County (1.1% Native American/Other), Dickinson County (1.1% Native American/Other), and Florence County (1.6% Native American/Other).

Baraga County's Multiracial Population

588 residents of Baraga County, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Baraga County is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Baraga County ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 83 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Baraga County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Baraga County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.2%.

Baraga County is more Multiracial than neighboring Houghton County (1.9% Multiracial), Iron County (3.7% Multiracial), Marquette County (4.2% Multiracial), Dickinson County (4% Multiracial), and Florence County (2.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.