Baraga, MI Demographics

A map of Baraga's Population by Race

Baraga, Michigan had a population of 1,883 in 2020. It was 36.9% White, 31.4% Black, 0.1% Asian, 1.2% Hispanic, 23.2% Native American/Other, and 7.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Baraga, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 745 places in Michigan, Baraga is the 314th most populous. 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's White Population

695 residents of Baraga identify as White, or 36.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Baraga considerably less than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Baraga is ranked #728 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Baraga is less White than neighboring L'Anse (85.6% White), Zeba (41.3% White), Pelkie (96.1% White), Covington (91.9% White), and Chassell (92.1% White).

Baraga's Black Population

592 residents of Baraga identify as Black, or 31.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Baraga larger than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Baraga is ranked #23 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Baraga is more Black than neighboring L'Anse (0.2% Black), Zeba (0% Black), Pelkie (0% Black), Covington (0% Black), and Chassell (1% Black).

Baraga's Asian Population

2 residents of Baraga identify as Asian, or 0.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Baraga roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Baraga is ranked #549 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Baraga is more Asian than neighboring Zeba (0% Asian), Pelkie (0% Asian), and Covington (0% Asian). Baraga is less Asian than neighboring L'Anse (0.5% Asian), and Chassell (1.1% Asian).

Baraga's Hispanic Population

22 residents of Baraga identify as Hispanic, or 1.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Baraga roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Baraga is ranked #664 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Baraga is more Hispanic than neighboring L'Anse (0.8% Hispanic), Zeba (0.5% Hispanic), Pelkie (0% Hispanic), and Chassell (0.8% Hispanic). Baraga is less Hispanic than neighboring Covington (2% Hispanic).

Baraga's Native American/Other Population

436 residents of Baraga identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 23.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Baraga considerably larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Baraga is ranked #4 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Baraga is more Native American/Other than neighboring L'Anse (5.9% Native American/Other), Pelkie (3.9% Native American/Other), Covington (2% Native American/Other), and Chassell (1.1% Native American/Other). Baraga is less Native American/Other than neighboring Zeba (38.8% Native American/Other).

Baraga's Multiracial Population

136 residents of Baraga identify as Multiracial, or 7.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Baraga roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Baraga is ranked #42 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Baraga is more Multiracial than neighboring L'Anse (7.1% Multiracial), Pelkie (0% Multiracial), Covington (4% Multiracial), and Chassell (3.8% Multiracial). Baraga is less Multiracial than neighboring Zeba (19.4% Multiracial).

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