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Escanaba, Michigan, in Delta county, is 96 miles NE of Green Bay, Wisconsin (center to center) and 191 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city has a population of 13,140.
In Escanaba, about 48% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Escanaba live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.
Escanaba benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.
In 2000, Escanaba had a median family income of $36,995.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Escanaba ($2,000). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 64% of housing units in Escanaba are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Typical rents in Escanaba are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.
In Escanaba, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.
Comparing Escanaba to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
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Escanaba (MI Ore docks) c1898.
Escanaba (MI ore docks) c1898.
Escanaba (MI Ore docks) c1898.
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