Michigan's Smallest Village Is Its Fastest Growing In The State

You'd be surprised how many new towns, villages, and cities you'll learn are in your state, even if you've spent your entire life there. Michigan is one of those states where you constantly discover new town names you never heard of, but are very much a part of our state. Michigan is a destination for many people, and an awesome place to live, which is why we've seen so much growth over the years.

But one of Michigan's smallest villages is the fastest growing in the entire state. When you have a low population, it's easy to see how that's possible, but when it's also a beautiful place on the edge of the Keweenaw Peninsula, it's easy to see why people would want to live there.

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USA.com has shown that the population of Baraga, in the Upper Peninsula has grown 123% since 2000, making it the largest growing village in the state, as they detail:

Baraga is located in northwest Michigan. Baraga is part of Baraga County. Baraga has 2.12 square miles of land area and 0.06 square miles of water area. As of 2010-2014, the total Baraga population is 2,875, which has grown 123.74% since 2000. The population growth rate is much higher than the state average rate of -0.50% and is much higher than the national average rate of 11.61%.

Baraga may be tiny but this little village has something going for it, as home to the world-famous Pettibone Cari-Lift, and is home to a large Native American Community. The village is today, a part of the L'Anse Indian Reservation.