Gogebic County, Michigan

Total Population: 14,348

County Seat: Bessemer

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Median Home Value

$99,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$49,672

Across all households

Median Age

51.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

21.9%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)91.3%
Two or More Races2.6%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native2.5%
Hispanic or Latino1.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

16.4%

65 Years and Over

28.8%

Male

51.6%

Female

48.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.7%

No Health Insurance

6.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

95.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

21.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$49,672

Mean Household Income

$67,756

Per Capita Income

$34,085

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

73.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

16.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$99,700

Median Rent

$577/mo

Total Housing Units

10,400

Owner-Occupied

80.8%

Renter-Occupied

19.2%

Vacancy Rate

32.3%

Married Couple Households

42.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

24.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.8%

Average Household Size

1.99

Broadband Internet Access

83.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

1.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 26053.