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Baraga, Michigan, in Baraga county, is 157 miles N of Green Bay, Wisconsin (center to center) and 255 miles NE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The village has a population of 1,285.
In Baraga, about 47% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Baraga live by themselves. The village is known for its large population of single adults.
In 2000, Baraga had a median family income of $33,906.
Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 51% of housing units in Baraga are owner-occupied. Housing in the village tends to be newer construction. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in the village are affordable, at least compared to other villages in the state.
In Baraga, 90% of commuters drive to work. Residents of Baraga, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places. Commuting to work is generally easier in the village than in most places of its size.
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