Escanaba
City in Delta County, Michigan
Escanaba is a city in Delta County, Michigan, with 12,450 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 600 ft (183 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gladstone, 7.7 miles N.
- 12,450residents (2020 Census)
- 600 ftelevation · 183 m
- 12.7 sq miland area · 33.0 km²
- 977 / sq mipopulation density
- 49894ZIP code
About Escanaba
Escanaba ( ES-kə-NAH-bə), commonly shortened to Esky, is a port city in and the county seat of Delta County in the U.S. state of Michigan, located on Little Bay de Noc in the state's Upper Peninsula. The population was 12,450 at the 2020 census, making it the third-largest city in the Upper Peninsula after Marquette and Sault Ste. Marie.
There is also Escanaba Township, which is north of the city and is not adjacent to it, although a portion of the urban area around the city extends into the township. Both are named for the Escanaba River, which flows into the Little Bay de Noc of Lake Michigan just north of the city. The names are derived from the Ojibwa language.
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Living in Escanaba
- Median household income
- $45,369
- Median home value
- $125,200
- Median rent
- $657/mo
- Median age
- 44.4
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Escanaba had 12,450 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,450 |
|---|---|
| Density | 977 per sq mi (377 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Escanaba at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Delta County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 12,450 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.74 sq mi (33.0 km²) |
| Water area | 3.62 sq mi (9.38 km²) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.7463° N, 87.0836° W |
| ZIP code | 49894 |
| Official website | escanaba.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2626360 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Escanaba
- Gladstone7.7 mi N
- Rapid River13.5 mi N
- Powers21.7 mi W
- Rock22.6 mi N
- Carney25.1 mi SW
- Hermansville25.4 mi W
- Garden25.4 mi E
- Daggett31.9 mi SW
- Ellison Bay, WI33.9 mi S
- Stephenson34.3 mi SW
- Sister Bay, WI38.7 mi S
- Norway40.2 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Escanaba
What county is Escanaba in?
Escanaba is in Delta County, Michigan.
What is the population of Escanaba, MI?
12,450 people lived in Escanaba at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Escanaba, MI?
The ZIP code of Escanaba is 49894.
What is the elevation of Escanaba?
600 feet (183 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Escanaba?
Gladstone (7.7 mi), Rapid River (13.5 mi), Powers (21.7 mi), Rock (22.6 mi), Carney (25.1 mi).
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