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Mackinac Island

Michigan · 583 residents · 4.353 sq mi
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Mackinac Island has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $370,500. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 28.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
583
+11%since 2000
from 523 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
134 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 120 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+17%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2714907089261K1990201020202024Mackinac Island
2024561
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,125
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,964 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,627
+17%since 2000
from $27,965 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.7%
+25.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$370,500
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $189,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$777
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $482 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
42.0% rent
Afford Score
8.6
+67%since 2000
from 5.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(394)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(16)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(435)
Black2.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(22)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other16%(93)
Diversity Score47.1%(274)
Diversity Score
47
+1417%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 31.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.8 min
+2%since 2000
from 8.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
75.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 15.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.1%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 85.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.9%
−53.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
Female
45.0%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
Foreign born
18.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
29.7%
−42.6 ptssince 2013
from 72.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mackinac Island, Michigan?

Mackinac Island, Michigan has about 583 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mackinac Island, Michigan?

The typical household in Mackinac Island, Michigan earns about $43,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mackinac Island, Michigan expensive?

In Mackinac Island, Michigan, the median home is worth about $370,500, and the typical rent is about $777 a month.

How educated are people in Mackinac Island, Michigan?

About 33.6% of adults age 25 and over in Mackinac Island, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mackinac Island, Michigan?

About 28.7% of people in Mackinac Island, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mackinac Island, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Mackinac Island, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 138 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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