Baraga, MI Demographics

A map of Baraga's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	853	695	44.0%	36.9%
Black	495	592	25.5%	31.4%
Native American/Other	326	436	16.8%	23.2%
Multiracial	175	136	9.0%	7.2%
Hispanic	90	22	4.6%	1.2%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.1%

Baraga, Michigan has an estimated population of 1,939, a slight increase from the 1,883 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.0% White, 25.5% Black, 16.8% Native American/Other, 9.0% Multiracial, 4.6% Hispanic, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Baraga, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Baraga is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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, that probability was 70.6% in 2020 and 70.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Baraga is ranked the 316th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Baraga was ranked the 314th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Baraga's White Population

853 residents of Baraga, or 44.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Baraga is significantly lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Baraga ranks 728th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baraga's White population has grown by an estimated 22.7%. White residents' share of Baraga's population has increased from 36.9% to 44.0%.

Baraga is less White than neighboring L'Anse (82.7% White), Zeba (45.3% White), Pelkie (100% White), Covington (75.9% White), and Chassell (91.8% White).

Baraga's Black Population

495 residents of Baraga, or 25.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Baraga is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Baraga ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baraga's Black population has declined by an estimated 16.4%. Black residents' share of Baraga's population has decreased from 31.4% to 25.5%.

Baraga is more Black than neighboring L'Anse (0.9% Black), Zeba (0% Black), Pelkie (0% Black), Covington (0% Black), and Chassell (1.4% Black).

Baraga's Asian Population

0 residents of Baraga, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Baraga is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Baraga ranks 568th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baraga's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Baraga's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Baraga is less Asian than neighboring L'Anse (2.2% Asian), Zeba (0.9% Asian), and Chassell (1.4% Asian).

Baraga's Hispanic Population

90 residents of Baraga, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Baraga is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Baraga ranks 667th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baraga's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 309.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Baraga's population has increased from 1.2% to 4.6%.

Baraga is more Hispanic than neighboring L'Anse (0.8% Hispanic), Zeba (0% Hispanic), Pelkie (0% Hispanic), Covington (0% Hispanic), and Chassell (3.7% Hispanic).

Baraga's Native American/Other Population

326 residents of Baraga, or 16.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Baraga is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Baraga ranks 5th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baraga's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Baraga's population has decreased from 23.2% to 16.8%.

Baraga is more Native American/Other than neighboring L'Anse (4.1% Native American/Other), Pelkie (0% Native American/Other), Covington (2.7% Native American/Other), and Chassell (0.3% Native American/Other). Baraga is less Native American/Other than neighboring Zeba (45.3% Native American/Other).

Baraga's Multiracial Population

175 residents of Baraga, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Baraga is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Baraga ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baraga's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 28.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Baraga's population has increased from 7.2% to 9.0%.

Baraga is more Multiracial than neighboring Zeba (8.5% Multiracial), Pelkie (0% Multiracial), and Chassell (1.3% Multiracial). Baraga is less Multiracial than neighboring L'Anse (9.3% Multiracial), and Covington (21.4% 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.