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.

Manistique, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,863

Median Agei

47.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

75.8%2,171

Two or More

13.6%390

American Indian/Alaska Native

7.7%221

Hispanic/Latino

1.6%47

Black

1.2%33

Other

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.5%53

High School Diploma

27.2%573

Some College (<1 yr)

14.3%301

Some College (1+ yr)

18.1%380

Associate's Degree

11%232

Bachelor's Degree

15%316

Master's Degree

2.3%49

Professional Degree

0.6%12

HS or Higher

91%

BA or Higher

17.9%

Graduate+

2.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$93,300

Median Renti

$665

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.4%1,192

Renter-Occupied

21.6%329

Total Units

1,649

Homeownership

78.4%

Vacancy Rate

7.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

21.6%257

$50K–$100K

36.4%434

$100K–$150K

28.8%343

$150K–$200K

4.6%55

$200K–$300K

6.1%73

$300K–$500K

1.4%17

$1M+

1.1%13

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

132

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

2.6%43

2000–2009

4.9%81

1990–1999

7%115

1980–1989

3.4%56

1970–1979

11.8%195

1960–1969

7.5%123

1950–1959

13.7%226

1940–1949

11.8%195

1939 or earlier

37.3%615

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.5%1,225

Electricity

14.8%225

Solar

2.3%35

Fuel Oil

1%15

Other

0.7%11

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$38,446

Mean Household Incomei

$61,278

Per Capita Incomei

$32,266

Poverty Ratei

17.9%

Unemploymenti

3.3%

Labor Forcei

1,348

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.1%108

$10K–$15K

5.1%78

$15K–$20K

7.7%117

$20K–$25K

5.5%84

$25K–$30K

9.3%141

$30K–$35K

8.5%130

$35K–$40K

11.1%169

$40K–$45K

2.1%32

$45K–$50K

5%76

$50K–$60K

6.8%103

$60K–$75K

5.9%89

$75K–$100K

8.7%133

$100K–$125K

7.4%113

$125K–$150K

5.1%78

$150K–$200K

2%30

$200K+

2.6%40

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,292

Avg. Commutei

14.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

192(8% of civilian adults)