Delta County, Michigan has more freshwater shoreline than any other county in the US. It has a population of 38,520 and unemployment rate of 12.1%. The top industries are education/health/social services, manufacturing, retail, and tourism. Major employers include New Page paper mill, Hannahville Indian Community, and OSF Hospital. Infrastructure includes 3 deep water ports, 2 rail carriers, and highways. Broadband internet and wireless are available, and the high school graduation rate is above the national average. Outdoor recreation and arts/culture are also emphasized.

1. Delta County, Michigan
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2. Stats & Demographics
More fresh water shoreline than any other
county in the nation
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3. Population
•Delta County 38,520
•City of Escanaba 13,140
•33 people per square mile
Source: 2000 Census
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4. Median Household Income
Delta County = $35,511
Cost of Living Index
76.2 (national average is 100)
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5. Average comute = 17 minutes
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6. Labor Data
•Number in labor force 19,350
•Active job seekers 2,350
•Unemployment rate 12.1%
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7. Top Industries
•Education, Health, Social Services 19.6%
•Manufacturing 18.9%
•Retail 13.2%
•Tourism 10.9%
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8. Top Employers
•New Page (paper mill) 1040
•Hannahville Indian Community 900
•OSF Hospital & Medical Group 850
•Island Resort & Casino 520
•Engineered Machined Products 500
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9. Composition of Economy
United States Delta County
Percentage of Establishments
Self-employed
Stage 1 (2 - 9)
Stage 2 (10 - 99)
Stage 3 (100 - 499)
Stage 4 (500+)
0 15.0 30.0 45.0 60.0
9
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10. Job Creation
United States Delta County
Percentage of Jobs
Self-employed
Stage 1 (2 - 9)
Stage 2 (10 - 99)
Stage 3 (100 - 499)
Stage 4 (500+)
0 12.5 25.0 37.5 50.0
10
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11. 2nd Stage Business
•privately held
•10 - 99 employees
•$1 million+ annual sales
•desire to grow
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15. Marble Arms
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16. Manufacturing =
Sayklly’s Candies
Retail = Sayklly’s
Confectionery & Gifts
www.upcandy.com
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17. Infrastructure
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18. 3 Deep Water Ports
Escanaba, Gladstone, and Wells
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19. 2 Rail Carriers
Canadian National
Escanaba & Lake Superior
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20. US2, 41 &M35
Multiple trucking and delivery companies
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21. Water
• City of Escanaba built existing
water treatment plant in 1952
with intake from Little Bay de
Noc.
• Capacity is 8 million gallons per
day. Maximum summer
demand is 4 million gallons per
day.
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22. ATC
• Owns and operates the high-
voltage electric transmission
system in the Upper Peninsula
• ATC has invested more than
$2.1 billion in upgrades since
2001 to ensure a more reliable
transmission system
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23. • Presently in negotiations to
purchase the existing coal-fired
power plant from the City of
Escanaba for conversion to
biomass
Escanaba Energy
• The Upper Peninsula Power
Company has served as
operator of the facility for 50
years but will no longer manage
the plant after the sale
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24. Gas
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25. Broadband Internet
Free wireless in downtown and the marina
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26. Education
High School graduation rate in Delta County 86.9%
High School graduation rate in United States 73.9%
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27. Enrollment projected at 3,000 students
Up 15% this fall
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28. Regional Universities
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29. Workforce & Business
Development
Recruiting, screening, mass hires, customized
training, business planning, government contracting
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30. Healthcare
OSF Hospital named one of the top hospitals in
the US in 2010 for providing perfect surgical care
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31. Outdoor Recreation
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32. Arts and Culture
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