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Mackinac County, Michigan
Mackinac County, Michigan. Mackinac County had 11,236 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.7% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). It holds 14 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs, 11 towns and townships and 1 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 26097.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,236
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,834 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,957
Median household income
$63,909
±$3,854 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$174,500
±$13,534 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$760
±$62 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
How many people live in Mackinac County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 10,834 residents in Mackinac County. The Census Bureau estimates 11,236 for July 1, 2025, up 3.7% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 10,957 over 1,022 square miles of land.
| Measure | Mackinac County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,957 | 10,077,761 | +177 |
| Households | 5,199±186 | 4,076,369 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.03±0.07 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,597±36 | 4,622,236 | −571 |
Mackinac County's population since 2000
From 11,943 in 2000 to 11,236 in 2025: down 5.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Mackinac County?
Mackinac County holds 14 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 11 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is St. Ignace with 2,351 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| St. Ignace | 2,306 | $64,663 |
|---|---|---|
| Clark Township | 1,917 | $70,859 |
| Garfield Township, Mackinac County | 1,166 | $52,917 |
| Moran Township | 1,029 | $68,059 |
| St. Ignace Township | 973 | $52,656 |
| Portage Township | 907 | $81,667 |
| Marquette Township | 611 | $63,875 |
| Mackinac IslandGEOID 2650280 | 583 | $95,000 |
| Brevort Township | 502 | $55,139 |
| Newton Township, Mackinac County | 430 | $36,000 |
| Hudson Township, Mackinac CountyGEOID 2609739760 | 193 | $40,417 |
| NaubinwayGEOID 2656760 | 147 | $48,875 |
| Hendricks TownshipGEOID 2609737660 | 117 | $46,250 |
| Bois Blanc TownshipGEOID 2609709500 | 100 | $132,500 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Mackinac County?
The median resident of Mackinac County is 53.0 years old; 15.0% are under 18 and 29.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.1%, then non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 13.7%. 5.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Mackinac County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.0±0.8 | 40.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 15.0%±0.2 pts | 21.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 29.7%±0.2 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% | 5.9% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.1%±0.4 pts | 72.4% | −2.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.8%±0.4 pts | 13.1% | +1.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 3.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 13.7%±1.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.5%±1.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.9%±1.4 pts | 7.2% | +2.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.4%±1.9 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.9%±1.2 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 20.2%±1.9 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.3%±2.4 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.2%±1.6 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.0%±2.2 pts | 32.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.3%±1.3 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.2%±1.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Mackinac County earn?
Half of Mackinac County's 5,199 households earn less than $63,909 a year (±$3,854), against $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 the median was $58,997 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,912 after inflation. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mackinac County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,909±$3,854 | $72,875 | +$4,912 |
| Mean household income | $80,880±$5,424 | $98,700 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,835±$2,262 | $40,735 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.1%±2.1 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.1%±7.2 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.9%±2.1 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.4%±2.2 pts | 90.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Mackinac County?
Owners occupy 77.9% of Mackinac County's occupied homes and renters 22.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $174,500 by its owner (±$13,534). The median renter pays $760 a month including utilities, and 31.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Mackinac County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $174,500±$13,534 | $231,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $760±$62 | $1,129 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.2%±7.7 pts | 41.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,294±$61 | $1,569 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.9%±2.5 pts | 73.2% | +6.0 pts |
| Housing units | 10,597±36 | 4,622,236 | −571 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±1.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.0%±5.4 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.8%±1.7 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.4%±1.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.2%±1.5 pts | 14.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Mackinac County building?
Builders took permits for 45 new housing units across Mackinac County in 2025 (45 single-family), 4.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Mackinac County get to work?
65.8% of Mackinac County's workers drive alone and 10.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.0%.
| Measure | Mackinac County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.4%±2.1 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.0%±2.7 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 65.8%±3.6 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.5%±2.7 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 7.5%±2.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 4.6%±2.1 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.5%±2.1 pts | 13.5% | +4.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.0 min±1.7 | 24.2 min | +3.2 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Mackinac County's census tracts?
Mackinac County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $50,417 (Tract 9502) to $74,722 (Tract 9501).
| Tract 950126097950100 | 1,444±199 | $74,722 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950226097950200 | 2,422±239 | $50,417 |
| Tract 950326097950300 | 1,794±198 | $64,141 |
| Tract 950426097950400 | 2,957±237 | $65,050 |
| Tract 950526097950500 | 2,340±152 | $64,958 |
| Tract 990026097990000 | 0±11 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Mackinac County compare with Michigan's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 74th of 83 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 13th of 83 |
| Residents per square mile | 76th of 83 |
| Median household income | 40th of 83 |
| Median home value | 45th of 83 |
| Median gross rent | 66th of 83 |
| Poverty rate | 18th of 83 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28th of 83 |
| Median age | 10th of 83 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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