Population 14,319 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Gogebic County
Household size in Gogebic County
| Period | Gogebic County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.08 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.10 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.07 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.04 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Gogebic County are small: just 2.04 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has edged down from 2.08 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of Michigan's 83 counties, only five have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Gogebic County
| Period | Gogebic County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.8 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.9 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.1 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.4 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.6 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Gogebic County skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 45.8 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Gogebic County
| Period | Gogebic County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Gogebic County: 8.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Gogebic County
Renters in Gogebic County
| Period | Gogebic County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.4% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.9% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.5% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.0% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Gogebic County is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 59.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 5.4 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Gogebic County
| Period | Gogebic County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.9% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.9% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 32.2% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.4% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 29.4% of the housing in Gogebic County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 1.5 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Gogebic County
| Period | Gogebic County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1951 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1954 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1953 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Gogebic County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1953, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the west has the oldest housing. Gogebic County has the oldest homes of any Michigan county.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Gogebic County
| Period | Gogebic County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $540 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $565 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $533 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $652 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$112 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in Gogebic County runs $652 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $112 a month since 2006–10, up 21%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.5% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Gogebic County
Bachelor's degrees in Gogebic County
| Period | Gogebic County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.5% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.7% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Gogebic County: 22.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.7 points, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Gogebic County
| Period | Gogebic County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.0% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.1% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.1% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.8% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Gogebic County: 95.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of Michigan's 83 counties, only four have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Gogebic County
| Period | Gogebic County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Gogebic County than nationally: unemployment was 6.8%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Gogebic County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gogebic County | 2.04 | 49.4 | 8.1% | 19.0% | 29.4% | 1953 | $652 | 22.2% | 95.8% | 6.8% |
| Iron County | 1.97 | 54.1 | 7.9% | 11.5% | 38.7% | 1968 | $673 | 25.9% | 95.1% | 2.4% |
| Ashland County | 2.31 | 43.3 | 8.0% | 26.6% | 22.4% | 1969 | $742 | 25.4% | 95.7% | 3.8% |
| Bayfield County | 2.23 | 53.1 | 6.0% | 16.1% | 38.0% | 1980 | $871 | 34.5% | 95.9% | 3.6% |
| Marquette County | 2.26 | 40.5 | 6.9% | 30.4% | 13.2% | 1967 | $1,022 | 37.2% | 95.7% | 4.7% |
| Alger County | 2.20 | 49.8 | 5.7% | 13.7% | 41.9% | 1973 | $625 | 20.9% | 93.8% | 5.9% |
| Aitkin County | 2.20 | 55.2 | 5.5% | 14.7% | 44.6% | 1982 | $1,018 | 20.3% | 94.6% | 5.8% |
| Crow Wing County | 2.28 | 46.3 | 8.3% | 23.0% | 23.3% | 1986 | $1,039 | 29.2% | 94.6% | 5.2% |
| Luce County | 2.13 | 45.6 | 10.4% | 17.4% | 31.2% | 1972 | $655 | 17.8% | 93.0% | 8.6% |
| Wadena County | 2.31 | 41.6 | 11.3% | 26.4% | 12.7% | 1974 | $790 | 20.1% | 92.6% | 5.5% |
| Chippewa County | 2.40 | 42.6 | 10.9% | 25.0% | 20.9% | 1973 | $782 | 23.4% | 92.9% | 6.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Gogebic County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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