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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Mackinac County

Michigan · 11,943 residents · 1,021.879 sq mi
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Mackinac County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,356. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $89,800. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 25% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,943
+12%since 1990
from 10,674 in 1990
1990 – 2025
12 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 10 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.8
+15%since 1990
from 37.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K11K11K12K12K1990201020202024Mackinac County
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,356
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,397 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,777
+82%since 1990
from $9,751 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.5%
−5.9 ptssince 1990
from 16.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$89,800
+56%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$429
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $297 in 1990
US average: $602
79.2%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 76.0% in 1990
20.8% rent
2.7
+19%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(8,953)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(37)
Asian0.1%(10)
Diversity Score34.5%(3,682)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(9,506)
Black0.2%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(107)
Asian0.3%(34)
Diversity Score4.2%(500)
4
−88%since 1990
from 34 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.9%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.5%
+11.1 ptssince 1990
from 71.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.5 min
−28%since 1990
from 22.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mackinac County, Michigan?

Mackinac County, Michigan has about 11,943 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Mackinac County, Michigan earns about $33,356 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mackinac County, Michigan expensive?

In Mackinac County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $89,800, and the typical rent is about $429 a month.

How educated are people in Mackinac County, Michigan?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Mackinac County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mackinac County, Michigan?

About 10.5% of people in Mackinac County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mackinac County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Mackinac County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,269 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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