Bad Axe, Michigan
Bad Axe: City in Michigan
About
Bad Axe is a city located in the county of Huron in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,129 and a population density of 539 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,889 inhabitants.
The city was created 155 years ago in 1869.
Quick Facts about Bad Axe
| Population : | 2,889 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Huron County |
| Postal code : | 49413 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 989 |
| Area : | 5.8 km2 |
| Altitude : | 758 feet / 231 meters |
| Capital city : | Bad Axe is capital of Huron County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1870 (155 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 00:26:59 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 498 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.31% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bad Axe is located at 43°48'7"N 83°0'3"W (43.8019600, -83.0007800).
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Official website of Bad Axe
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bad Axe decreased by 8.31% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,129 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,080 | -1.59% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,053 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,035 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,016 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,990 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,964 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,946 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,936 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,914 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,889 | -0.87% | estimation process |
People born in Bad Axe (5)
People born in Bad Axe, including herpetologist Helen Thompson Gaige, politician Thomas L. Holling, politician Howard Nugent, .
List
- David C. Clark (American politician) he was born in 14/08/1926
- Robert Rapson he was born in 01/01/1936
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bad Axe, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TWC | Tawas City, MI | 1020 West Lake Street | BUS |
| BCY | Bay City, MI | 1124 Washington Avenue | BUS |
| SGW | Saginaw, MI | 511 Johnson Street | BUS |
| LPE | Lapeer station | 73 Howard St. | RAIL |
| FLN | Flint station | 1407 South Dort Highway | RAIL |
Post offices near Bad Axe
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bad Ax Post Office | Bad Axe (MI) | 48413 |
Other cities in Huron County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Huron County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Caseville | 1,657 | Township in Huron County, Michigan |
| Sebewaing | 1,611 | Village in Huron County in the U. |
| Harbor Beach | 1,570 | Town in Michigan, United States |
| Verona | 1,174 | Township in Huron County, Michigan |
| Pigeon | 1,108 | Village in Huron County, Michigan, United States |
| Helena | 991 | Human settlement in Marquette County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Ubly | 777 | Human settlement in Huron County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Elkton | 741 | Human settlement in Huron County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Port Austin | 705 | Township in Huron County, Michigan |
| Kinde | 411 | Human settlement in Huron County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Port Hope | 248 | Village in Michigan, USA |
| Owendale | 221 | Human settlement in Huron County, Michigan, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Bad Axe distances to largest Michigan cities
