Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Mackinaw City, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

778

Median Agei

49.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

53.6%417

Black

17.9%139

Two or More

15.6%121

Hispanic/Latino

6.3%49

Asian

4.4%34

American Indian/Alaska Native

2.3%18

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1%6

High School Diploma

26.8%158

Some College (<1 yr)

6.6%39

Some College (1+ yr)

12.9%76

Associate's Degree

16.6%98

Bachelor's Degree

24.2%143

Master's Degree

3.7%22

Professional Degree

0.5%3

Doctorate

0.5%3

HS or Higher

92.9%

BA or Higher

29%

Graduate+

4.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$224,300

Median Renti

$865

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.9%251

Renter-Occupied

33.1%124

Total Units

679

Homeownership

66.9%

Vacancy Rate

44.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.6%19

$50K–$100K

15.5%39

$100K–$150K

6%15

$150K–$200K

8%20

$200K–$300K

29.5%74

$300K–$500K

17.1%43

$500K–$1M

16.3%41

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

5.6%38

2000–2009

11.3%77

1990–1999

11.8%80

1980–1989

10.8%73

1970–1979

12.7%86

1960–1969

9.6%65

1950–1959

12.8%87

1940–1949

2.8%19

1939 or earlier

22.7%154

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67.5%253

Bottled/LP Gas

17.1%64

Electricity

9.6%36

Wood

3.2%12

No Fuel

2.1%8

Fuel Oil

0.5%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$42,031

Mean Household Incomei

$58,055

Per Capita Incomei

$28,688

Poverty Ratei

16.2%

Unemploymenti

16.1%

Labor Forcei

403

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.5%13

$10K–$15K

0.5%2

$15K–$20K

19.2%72

$20K–$25K

4%15

$25K–$30K

1.1%4

$30K–$35K

5.1%19

$35K–$40K

8%30

$40K–$45K

11.5%43

$45K–$50K

2.7%10

$50K–$60K

7.7%29

$60K–$75K

6.7%25

$75K–$100K

17.3%65

$100K–$125K

3.7%14

$125K–$150K

3.5%13

$150K–$200K

3.7%14

$200K+

1.9%7

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

337

Avg. Commutei

13 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

51(7.7% of civilian adults)