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.
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 : | 20:24:39 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.53% (2010-2020) |
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
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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 |
- Official Website
Official website of Baraga County
Baraga County has 3 neighbours.
- Houghton County county in Michigan, United States
- Iron County county in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan
- Marquette County county in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, United States
- 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 |
Michigan Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | 1,740,623 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Oakland County | 1,253,459 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Macomb County | 870,791 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Detroit | 665,369 | The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area. |
| Kent County | 658,708 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Genesee County | 404,794 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Washtenaw County | 366,473 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Ottawa County | 294,635 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Ingham County | 290,609 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Kalamazoo County | 265,988 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Grand Rapids | 200,031 | The second most populous city in Michigan. |
| Livingston County | 192,335 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Saginaw County | 189,868 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Muskegon County | 173,883 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Saint Clair County | 159,293 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Jackson County | 156,920 | County in Michigan, United States |
