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.

Mackinac Island, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

561

Median Agei

40.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

57%320

Black

14.3%80

Hispanic/Latino

13%73

Two or More

9.8%55

American Indian/Alaska Native

5%28

Other

0.9%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.9%26

High School Diploma

17.7%78

Some College (<1 yr)

2.9%13

Some College (1+ yr)

13.8%61

Associate's Degree

4.3%19

Bachelor's Degree

31.3%138

Master's Degree

6.3%28

Professional Degree

1.6%7

Doctorate

1.8%8

HS or Higher

85.7%

BA or Higher

41%

Graduate+

9.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$733,300

Median Renti

$1,197

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

48.9%86

Renter-Occupied

51.1%90

Total Units

827

Homeownership

48.9%

Vacancy Rate

78.7%

Home Values

$100K–$150K

3.5%3

$200K–$300K

7%6

$300K–$500K

23.3%20

$500K–$1M

37.2%32

$1M+

29.1%25

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

0.7%6

2000–2009

9.6%79

1990–1999

10.4%86

1980–1989

21.6%179

1970–1979

7.3%60

1960–1969

7.9%65

1950–1959

4.7%39

1939 or earlier

37.8%313

Heating Fuel

Electricity

89.8%158

Utility Gas

8.5%15

Wood

1.7%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$95,000

Mean Household Incomei

$121,260

Per Capita Incomei

$48,923

Poverty Ratei

13%

Unemploymenti

7.9%

Labor Forcei

403

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

4%7

$20K–$25K

6.2%11

$25K–$30K

1.1%2

$30K–$35K

5.1%9

$40K–$45K

1.1%2

$45K–$50K

4%7

$50K–$60K

4%7

$60K–$75K

13.1%23

$75K–$100K

13.6%24

$100K–$125K

17.6%31

$125K–$150K

8%14

$150K–$200K

14.2%25

$200K+

8%14

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

10919.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

371

Avg. Commutei

8.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

371

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

17(3.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84%Insured

16%Uninsured