Baraga, Michigan
Baraga: Village in Baraga County in the U.S. state of Michigan
About
Baraga is a village located in the county of Baraga in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,053 and a population density of 363 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,938 inhabitants.
The village was created 182 years ago in 1842.
Quick Facts about Baraga
| Population : | 1,938 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Baraga County |
| Postal code : | 49908 |
| Area : | 5.65 km2 |
| Altitude : | 630 feet / 192 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1843 (182 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 11:20:33 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 343 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.93% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Baraga is located at 46°46'43"N 88°29'20"W (46.7785400, -88.4890200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Baraga decreased by 5.93% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,053 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,047 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,030 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,014 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,010 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,000 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,996 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,981 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,961 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,950 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,938 | -0.62% | estimation process |
People born in Baraga (1)
American judge Mary Coon Walters was born in Baraga
Schools in Baraga
College & universities near Baraga, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 461315 | Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College | Baraga (MI) | 49908-0000 |
| 171128 | Michigan Technological University | Houghton (MI) | 49931-1295 |
| 172440 | Finlandia University | Hancock (MI) | 49930-1832 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Baraga, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAN | L'Anse, MI | 102 North Main Street | BUS |
| HGH | Houghton, Michigan | Townsend Drive and Hubbell Street | BUS |
| HKM | Hancock, MI | 125 Quincy Street | BUS |
| MQT | Marquette, Michigan | 1325 Commerce Drive | BUS |
Other cities in Baraga County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Baraga County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
Baraga distances to largest Michigan cities
