Baraga County is a county located in the state of Michigan, named after Bishop Frederic Baraga. As of 2000, the population is 8,746. Its county seat is
L'Anse. The L'Anse Indian Reservation of the Ojibwa is located within the county.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 8,746 people, 3,353 households, and 2,223 families residing in the county. The population density is 4/km˛ (10/mi˛). There are 4,631 housing units at an average density of 2/km˛ (5/mi˛).
Of interest to
Christian singles prospecting in this county are;
Median age, Married couples, and racial makeup of
the local population. The racial makeup of the county is 78.61% White, 4.99% Black or African American, 12.04% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 3.82% from two or more races. 0.93% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 3,353 households out of which 29.10% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.50% are married couples living together, 10.10% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.70% are non-families. 29.50% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.60% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.37 and the average family size is 2.93.
Christian singles may
wish to note the ratio of women to men in this
county. In the county the population is spread out with 22.90% under the age of 18, 7.30% from 18 to 24, 28.40% from 25 to 44, 25.10% from 45 to 64, and 16.30% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 111.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 114.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $33,673, and the median income for a family is $42,500. Males have a median income of $32,138 versus $22,030 for females. The per capita income for the county is $15,860. 11.10% of the population and 7.20% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 13.50% of those under the age of 18 and 10.30% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Villages
Baraga
L'Anse
Townships
Arvon Township
Baraga Township
Covington Township
L'Anse Township
Spurr Township
Unincorporated communities
Alberta
Arnheim
Assinins
Aura
Convington
Herman
Keweenaw Bay
Pelkie
Pequaming
Skanee
Three Lakes
Watton
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