The Town FilesGogebic County, Michigan
14,319 people. The median home is worth $107,200 (typical Michigan town: $193,900) and the median household earns $52,732.
Towns in Gogebic County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ironwood | 5,045 | $83,100 | $41,250 | 47.9 |
| Ironwood | 2,214 | $152,600 | $69,107 | 53.7 |
| Bessemer | 1,805 | $69,900 | $53,523 | 48.2 |
| Wakefield | 1,702 | $79,100 | $55,759 | 52.8 |
| Watersmeet | 1,456 | $264,800 | $72,708 | 61.2 |
| Bessemer | 1,135 | $103,900 | $56,016 | 38.6 |
People and housing
| Gogebic County | Typical Michigan town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $107,200 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $623 | $955 |
| Median household income | $52,732 | $69,792 |
| Median age | 51.2 | 43.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.8% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.4% | 10.4% |
Jobs and pay
5,046 jobs in 2024, average pay $48,384 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 658 storm events in Gogebic County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Gogebic County has been included in 9 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| August 2, 2018 | Flood | DR-4381: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| June 18, 2013 | Flood | DR-4121: Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 6, 2002 | Flood | DR-1413: Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).