Bad Axe is a very small city located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 2,977 people and two associated neighborhoods, Bad Axe is the 273rd largest community in Michigan.

One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 8.59% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. 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.

Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Bad Axe is worth considering.

Residents of the city have the good fortune of having one of the shortest daily commutes compared to the rest of the country. On average, they spend only 18.95 minutes getting to work every day.

The education level of Bad Axe citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 19.98% of adults 25 and older in Bad Axe have a college degree.

The per capita income in Bad Axe in 2022 was $29,164, which is lower middle income relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $116,656 for a family of four. However, Bad Axe contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Bad Axe is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Bad Axe home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Bad Axe residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Bad Axe include German, Polish, Irish, English, and Scottish.

The most common language spoken in Bad Axe is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.