Delta County

When determining your target market it is important to consider the demographics of the area your business resides in, whether it is the city, state, or county demographics.

This type of information can be obtained from the data gathered in 2000 by the U.S. Census Bureau. The census has enabled fact sheets to be compiled that contain population, housing, economic, and geographical data useful in determining target markets.

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Delta County, MI

Escanaba, MI

Gladstone, MI

Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Office

Bays de Noc Convention and Visitor's Bureau
Steve Masters
P.O. Box 614
Escanaba, MI 49829
Phone: (906) 789-7862 Toll Free: (800) 533-4FUN(4386)
Internet: www.travelbaysdenoc.com

Delta County Area Chamber of Commerce
Vickie Micheau, Exec. Dir. 230 Ludington Street
Escanaba, MI 49829
Phone: (906) 786-2192 Toll Free: (888) 335-8264
Internet: deltami.org

Economic Development

First Step
First Step consultants hold free one-on-one sessions in most counties around the U.P., usually at the local Chamber of Commerce, and offer workshops on starting your own business.
Phone: (800) 562-9828
Email: 1ststep@chartermi.net

CUPPAD/1st Step/MI-SBTCD
2415 14th Avenue South
Escanaba, MI 49829
Phone: (906) 786-9234
Fax: (906) 786-4442

Delta County Economic Development Alliance
230 Ludington Street
Escanaba, MI 49829
Phone: (906) 786-2192
Fax: (906) 786-8830
Email: eda@deltami.org
Internet: www.deltami.org

Michigan Works! Service Center
Delta County
2831 N. Lincoln Rd.
Escanaba, MI 49829
Phone: (906) 789-9732
Fax: (906) 789-1904
Internet: www.michiganworks.org/page.cfm/62/

Northern Initiatives
P.O. Box 7009
Marquette, MI 49855
Phone: (906) 228-5571
Fax: (906) 228-5572
Internet: www.northerninitiatives.com

Population

2006 Population: 38,347
Population Density: 32.9 2000 Population: 38,520
*Largest City: Escanaba

Births and Deaths

A lot of births may only indicate that there is a hospital in this area and visa-versa

Births: 393
Deaths: 407

Housing

Owner Occupied Housing Units: 12,599
Median Home Value: $77,000

Income Per Capita

$37,221

Workforce Employment Rates

2006 Average Unemployment Rate: 5.7
2006 Average Work Force: 21,086
*Largest City: Escanaba

Crime in 2005

Murder: 0
Rape: 1
Robbery: 0
Aggravated Assault: 10
Burglary: 23
Larceny: 45
Motor Vehicle Theft: 4
Arson: 0
Index Total: 83

Licensed Drivers

includes Moped and Minor Restricted Licenses

Licensed Drivers: 29,750
Total Operator: 26,713
Total Chauffer: 3,037

Distance to Major Cities

Miles to...
310 miles to Chicago
430 miles to Detroit
370 miles to Lansing
250 miles to Milwaukee
355 miles to Minneapolis

Number of Voters

Total: 28,021

Climate

January Average Max Temp (F): 24 degrees
January Average Min Temp (F): 9 degrees
Days Below 0 Degrees: 20
Average Snowfall in Inches: 50

July Average Max Temp (F): 75 degrees
July Average Min Temp (F): 58 degrees
Days Above 90 Degrees: 3
Average Rain in Inches: 28

Growing Season: 152

Statistics courtesy of Upper Peninsula Business Register & Market Facts Guide 2007