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Manistique

Michigan · 2,828 residents · 3.209 sq mi
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Manistique has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,027. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 755 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $62,600. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,828
−21%since 2000
from 3,583 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
881 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,117 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
+25%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Manistique
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,027
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,295 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,925
+66%since 2000
from $14,986 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 6.7%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,600
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$522
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
33.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+5%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(3,088)
Black3.7%(132)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(47)
Asian0.7%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.8%(532)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(2,296)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(51)
Asian0.5%(15)
Other8.8%(248)
Diversity Score27.5%(779)
Diversity Score
28
+85%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+40%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manistique, Michigan?

Manistique, Michigan has about 2,828 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manistique, Michigan?

The typical household in Manistique, Michigan earns about $32,027 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manistique, Michigan expensive?

In Manistique, Michigan, the median home is worth about $62,600, and the typical rent is about $522 a month.

How educated are people in Manistique, Michigan?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Manistique, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manistique, Michigan?

About 21.7% of people in Manistique, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manistique, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Manistique, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 628 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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