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Escanaba, Michigan


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Escanaba, Michigan

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.

The People and Families of Escanaba

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Escanaba had a median family income of $36,995.

Political Inclinations

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.

Escanaba Housing

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.

Commuting

In Escanaba, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

Of Note

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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