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Escanaba, Michigan

Introduction to Escanaba, Michigan

Escanaba, Michigan, in Delta county, is 96 miles NE of Green Bay, Wisconsin and 191 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city has a population of 13,140.

Escanaba History

Located on Little Bay de Noc at the northern edge of Lake Michigan, Escanaba was established as a port town in the mid-1800s. It gained importance as a shipping point for iron ore, lumber and copper during the Civil War. Escanaba continues to serve as a chief shipping point for iron ore to other Great Lakes ports, particularly south to Chicago and northern Indiana.

Escanaba and nearby Attractions

  • Sandpoint Lighthouse
  • Delta County Historical Society
  • Ludington Park
  • Gladstone Sports Park
  • Iron Mountain Iron Mine
  • Beaver Island

Things To Do In Escanaba

Delta Plaza Mall is a major retail center of the city where you can head for a shopping spree or just hang around with friends. There are also many popular restaurants in the city.

Escanaba Transportation

Air transportation in the city is provided by Delta County Airport.

Escanaba Higher Education

The colleges situated in the city are Bay De Noc Community College and the UP Academy of Hair Design.

High Points

Escanaba strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Escanaba Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 8%Escanaba Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Escanaba Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Escanaba, MI

Comparing Escanaba to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population99
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men44
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better33
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use710
Walking and Biking to Work77
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Housing Recently Built12

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Historic Escanaba

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Escanaba (MI Ore docks) c1898.

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Escanaba (MI Ore docks) c1898.

Escanaba (MI ore docks) c1898.

Escanaba (MI Ore docks) c1898.

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