Gogebic County Summary

Life in Gogebic County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Gogebic County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Gogebic County:

  • The population in Gogebic County is 14,597.

  • The median home value in Gogebic County is $108,663.

  • The median income in Gogebic County is $47,913.

  • The median rent in Gogebic County is $503.

  • The unemployment rate in Gogebic County is 6.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Gogebic County is 14.1%.

  • The average high in Gogebic County is 58.5° and there are 67.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Gogebic County

List Of Cities & Towns in Gogebic County

Ironwood, MI Population 5,088

Bessemer, MI Population 1,708

Wakefield, MI Population 1,554

Marenisco, MI Population 249

Watersmeet, MI Population 243

Map Of Gogebic County

Gogebic County, MI Weather

  • The average high in Gogebic County is 58.5°.

  • There are 63.07 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 67.7 inches of rain each year with 25.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:05 hours of sun each day in Gogebic County.

StatGogebic County
Mean High58.5
Nice Days63.07
Rainfall67.7
Snowfall25.3
Sunny_hours4:05
58.5°
Average High
67.7
Inches of Rain

Gogebic County Photos

Downtown Ironwood
Source: Wikipedia User Bobak Ha'Eri | CC BY 3.0
Ironwood Ambrose
Source: Public Domain
Ironwood Aurora
Source: Public Domain
Ironwood Norrie
Source: Public Domain
Ironwood Newport
Source: Public Domain
Ironwood Mining
Source: Public Domain

Gogebic County Demographics

Population over time in Gogebic County

The current population in Gogebic County is 14,597. The population has decreased -1.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 14,858 1.0%
2021 14,715 -2.3%
2020 15,061 -

Gender in Gogebic County

  • Gogebic County is 47.6% female with 6,948 female residents.

  • Gogebic County is 52.4% male with 7,649 male residents.

Female
47.6% (6,948)
Male
52.4% (7,649)
Gender Gogebic County MI USA
Female 47.6% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 52.4% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Gogebic County

Gogebic County is:

  • 90.8% White with 13,255 White residents.

  • 1.7% African American with 241 African American residents.

  • 2.2% American Indian with 316 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 79 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 34 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 13 Other residents.

  • 2.6% Two Or More with 381 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.9% Hispanic with 278 Hispanic residents.

White
90.8% (13,255)
African American
1.7% (241)
American Indian
2.2% (316)
Asian
0.5% (79)
Hawaiian
0.2% (34)
Other
0.1% (13)
Two Or More
2.6% (381)
Hispanic
1.9% (278)

Table: Gogebic County By Race

Race Gogebic County MI USA
White 90.8% 73.5% 58.9%
African American 1.7% 13.4% 12.1%
American Indian 2.2% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 3.2% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.6% 3.7% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.9% 5.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Gogebic County, Michigan

  • 6.3% of households in Gogebic County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.8% of households in Gogebic County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Gogebic County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 13.9% of households in Gogebic County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Gogebic County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.3% of households in Gogebic County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.4% of households in Gogebic County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Gogebic County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.4% of households in Gogebic County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.8% of households in Gogebic County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.3% (921)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.8% (839)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.0% (1,891)
$25,000 to $34,999
13.9% (2,024)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.5% (1,818)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.3% (2,672)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.4% (1,512)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.8% (1,719)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.4% (637)
$200,000 or more
3.8% (559)
Income Gogebic County MI USA
Less than $10,000 6.3% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.8% 4.1% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.0% 7.5% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 13.9% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.5% 12.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.3% 17.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.4% 13.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.8% 16.5% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.4% 7.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.8% 8.2% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Gogebic County for adults over 25

  • -0.0% of adults in Gogebic County completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Gogebic County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 33.0% of adults in Gogebic County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Gogebic County completed some college.

  • 17.0% of adults in Gogebic County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Gogebic County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Gogebic County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Gogebic County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Gogebic County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
0% (0)
9-12th Grade
3% (437)
High School / GED
33% (4,817)
Some College
24% (3,503)
Associate's Degree
17% (2,481)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (2,189)
Master's Degree
5% (729)
Professional Degree
2% (291)
Doctorate Degree
1% (145)
Education Gogebic County MI USA
< 9th Grade 0% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 3% 6% 6%
High School / GED 33% 28% 26%
Some College 24% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 17% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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