Baraga, MI County is a small county located in northern Michigan. The population of the area is 8,249 people and the population density is 9 people per square mile. There are plenty of local businesses to choose from such as Baraga Inn & Suites, Country Kitchen Restaurant, and Anglers All Outfitters. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking at Blueberry Hill Nature Preserve and fishing in Lake Superior. Other organizations in the area include the L'Anse Area Schools District and Wilwin Lodge Historical Foundation. Local sporting events that take place annually include the Baraga County Snowmobile Classic Race and the UP 200 Sled Dog Race.
The population in Baraga County is 8,249. There are 9 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Baraga County is 46.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Baraga County is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Baraga County
- 49.9% are married
- 10.4% are divorced
- 24.1% are married with children
- 12.0% have children, but are single
Race in Baraga County
- 73.1% are White
- 15.8% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 4.7% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 1.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander