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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Mackinaw City

Michigan · 882 residents · 3.443 sq mi
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Mackinaw City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,031. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $47,900. Households here earn about 29% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.2
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
882
+3%vs 2000
vs 859 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
256 / sq mi
+3%vs 2000
vs 249 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
37.2
−17%vs 2000
vs 44.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
6246947658359061990201020202024Mackinaw City
2024778
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,031
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,031 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,904
−42%vs 2000
vs $18,725 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
8.9%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,900
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $122,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$316
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $377 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
63.0%
−11.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.5% in 2000
37.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−34%vs 2000
vs 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(793)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(24)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(807)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.5%(75)
Diversity Score19.5%(172)
Diversity Score
19
+600%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.1%
−9.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+21%vs 2000
vs 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mackinaw City, Michigan?

Mackinaw City, Michigan has about 882 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Mackinaw City, Michigan?

The typical household in Mackinaw City, Michigan earns about $22,031 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mackinaw City, Michigan expensive?

In Mackinaw City, Michigan, the median home is worth about $47,900, and the typical rent is about $316 a month.

How educated are people in Mackinaw City, Michigan?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Mackinaw City, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mackinaw City, Michigan?

About 8.9% of people in Mackinaw City, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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

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