Baraga

Village in Baraga County, Michigan

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Baraga is a village in Baraga County, Michigan, with 1,883 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 630 ft (192 m) above sea level. The nearest town is L'Anse, 2.8 miles SE.

About Baraga

Baraga ( BAIR-ə-gə) is a village in Baraga County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,883 at the 2020 census. The village is named after Bishop Frederic Baraga.

The village is located in Baraga Township on the Keweenaw Bay on Lake Superior at the junction of US 41 and M-38. It is entirely within the boundaries of the L'Anse Indian Reservation. The Baraga ZIP code 49908 also serves areas of northern and northwestern Baraga Township.

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Median household income
$43,558
Median home value
$114,600
Median rent
$495/mo
Median age
37
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Baraga, MI population

Baraga had 1,883 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,883
Density790 per sq mi (305 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Baraga at a glance

StateMichigan (MI)
CountyBaraga County
TypeVillage
Population1,883 (2020)
Land area2.38 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Water area0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²)
Elevation630 ft (192 m)
Coordinates46.7787° N, 88.4939° W
ZIP code49908
Census code (GEOID)2605320

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Baraga

What county is Baraga in?

Baraga is in Baraga County, Michigan.

What is the population of Baraga, MI?

1,883 people lived in Baraga at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Baraga, MI?

The ZIP code of Baraga is 49908.

What is the elevation of Baraga?

630 feet (192 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Baraga?

L'Anse (2.8 mi), Zeba (3.9 mi), Pelkie (7.4 mi), Skanee (15.4 mi), Covington (16.8 mi).

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