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Mancelona

Michigan · 1,390 residents · 1.003 sq mi
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Mancelona has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,861. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,600. The poverty rate of 38.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,390
−1%since 2000
from 1,408 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,386 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,404 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.1
+2%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Mancelona
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,861
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,959
−3%since 2000
from $12,391 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
38.0%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$664
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.9%
−22.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
30.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+28%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,327)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(31)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(91)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,311)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(56)
Diversity Score12.2%(170)
Diversity Score
12
+89%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+40%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.5%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mancelona, Michigan?

Mancelona, Michigan has about 1,390 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mancelona, Michigan?

The typical household in Mancelona, Michigan earns about $29,861 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mancelona, Michigan expensive?

In Mancelona, Michigan, the median home is worth about $75,600, and the typical rent is about $664 a month.

How educated are people in Mancelona, Michigan?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Mancelona, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mancelona, Michigan?

About 38.0% of people in Mancelona, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mancelona, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Mancelona, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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