Negaunee is a very small city located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 4,653 people and three associated neighborhoods, Negaunee is the 204th largest community in Michigan. Much of the housing stock in Negaunee was built prior to World War II, making it one of the older and more historic cities in the country.
A relatively large number of people in Negaunee telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 12.78% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Negaunee is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Negaunee’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
One of the benefits of Negaunee is that there is very little traffic. The average commute to work is 18.26 minutes, which is substantially less than the national average. Not only does this mean that the drive to work is less aggravating, but noise and pollution levels are lower as a result.
The overall education level of Negaunee citizens is substantially higher than the typical US community, as 33.89% of adults in Negaunee have at least a bachelor's degree, and the average American community has 21.84%.
The per capita income in Negaunee in 2022 was $33,077, which is middle income relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $132,308 for a family of four. However, Negaunee contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Negaunee home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Negaunee residents report their race to be White, followed by Native American. Important ancestries of people in Negaunee include Finnish, German, English, French, and Irish.
The most common language spoken in Negaunee is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.