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Mackinaw City

Michigan · 846 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 $36,406. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $159,900. With a median age of 57.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
846
−2%since 2000
from 859 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
246 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 249 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.0
+28%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6246947658359061990201020202024Mackinaw City
2024778
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,406
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,031 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,898
+38%since 2000
from $18,725 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,900
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$701
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.9%
−16.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
42.1% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+33%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(722)
Black1.8%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(24)
Asian1.1%(9)
Other11.2%(95)
Diversity Score36.2%(307)
Diversity Score
36
+1204%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+18%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
24.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−13.7 ptssince 2011
from 72.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
54.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mackinaw City, Michigan?

Mackinaw City, Michigan has about 846 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mackinaw City, Michigan earns about $36,406 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 $159,900, and the typical rent is about $701 a month.

How educated are people in Mackinaw City, Michigan?

About 31.2% 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 15.2% of people in Mackinaw City, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mackinaw City, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Mackinaw City, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 36 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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