Baraga County, Michigan

Baraga County: County in Michigan, United States

About

Baraga County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,860 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,164 inhabitants. Its county seat is L'Anse. The county was created 149 years ago in 1875.

Baraga County locator map
Location of Baraga County on Michigan map.

Quick Facts about Baraga County

Population : 8,164 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Michigan (United States)
Twitter username : harborcountry
Area : 2768 km2
Water as percent of area : 16%
Land as percent of area : 84%
Named for : Frederic Baraga
Altitude : 1,762 feet / 537 meters
Capital : L'Anse
Establishment : February 02, 1875
Time Zone : America/Detroit
Local time : 14:05:50 (28th March 2024)
Density : 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -8.53% (2010-2020)
Baraga County Courthouse and Annex image
Baraga County Courthouse and Annex
Baraga County Courthouse and Annex image

Geography

Baraga County is located at 46°41'59"N 88°21'8"W (46.6997600, -88.3521500). It has 3 neighbors: Houghton County, Iron County and Marquette County.

Baraga County map

The largest city of Baraga County is L'Anse with a population of 1,677. Other cities include and Covington population 432. See all Baraga County cities & populated places.

Baraga County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Baraga County.

City Name Population Title
Baraga 1,938 Village in Baraga County in the U.
L'Anse 1,677 City in and county seat of Baraga County, Michigan, United States
Covington 432 Human settlement in Michigan, United States of America

Baraga County has 3 neighbours.

  • L'Anse

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Baraga County decreased by 8.53% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 8,860 - census
2011 8,836 -0.27% estimation process
2012 8,726 -1.26% estimation process
2013 8,718 -0.09% estimation process
2014 8,650 -0.79% estimation process
2015 8,585 -0.76% estimation process
2016 8,546 -0.46% estimation process
2017 8,441 -1.24% estimation process
2018 8,324 -1.41% estimation process
2019 8,209 -1.4% estimation process
2020 8,164 -0.55% estimation process

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