Baraga County Demographics

A map of Baraga County's Population by Race

Baraga County, Michigan had a population of 8,158 in 2020. It was 70.5% White, 7.3% Black, 0.2% Asian, 1.3% Hispanic, 13.6% Native American/Other, and 7.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Baraga County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Baraga County is the 79th most populous county of the 83 counties in Michigan.

Baraga County's White Population

5,753 residents of Baraga County identify as White, or 70.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Baraga County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Baraga County is ranked #76 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Baraga County is less White than neighboring Houghton County (90.6% White), Iron County (93.1% White), Marquette County (89.4% White), Dickinson County (93.3% White), and Florence County (94.3% White).

Baraga County's Black Population

598 residents of Baraga County identify as Black, or 7.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Baraga County slightly less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Baraga County is ranked #14 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Baraga County is more Black than neighboring Houghton County (0.7% Black), Iron County (0.2% Black), Marquette County (1.2% Black), Dickinson County (0.2% Black), and Florence County (0.2% Black).

Baraga County's Asian Population

15 residents of Baraga County identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Baraga County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Baraga County is ranked #78 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Baraga County is more Asian than neighboring Florence County (0.1% Asian). Baraga County is less Asian than neighboring Houghton County (2.3% Asian), Iron County (0.4% Asian), Marquette County (0.6% Asian), and Dickinson County (0.6% Asian).

Baraga County's Hispanic Population

102 residents of Baraga County identify as Hispanic, or 1.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Baraga County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Baraga County is ranked #79 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Baraga County is less Hispanic than neighboring Houghton County (1.8% Hispanic), Iron County (1.8% Hispanic), Marquette County (2% Hispanic), Dickinson County (1.7% Hispanic), and Florence County (1.4% Hispanic).

Baraga County's Native American/Other Population

1,108 residents of Baraga County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 13.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Baraga County larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Baraga County is ranked #3 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Baraga County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Houghton County (0.9% Native American/Other), Iron County (1.1% Native American/Other), Marquette County (1.8% Native American/Other), Dickinson County (0.6% Native American/Other), and Florence County (1% Native American/Other).

Baraga County's Multiracial Population

582 residents of Baraga County identify as Multiracial, or 7.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Baraga County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Baraga County is ranked #3 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Baraga County is more Multiracial than neighboring Houghton County (3.7% Multiracial), Iron County (3.5% Multiracial), Marquette County (4.9% Multiracial), Dickinson County (3.6% Multiracial), and Florence County (3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.