Mackinac County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Mackinac County, Michigan has a population of 10,957, the 74th most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $63,909 and the median home value is $174,500. The poverty rate is 16.1%.

Mackinac County Quick Facts

Population 10,957

Median Household Income $63,90990% MOE ±$3,854

Median Home Value $174,50090% MOE ±$13,534

Poverty Rate 16.1%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 8.0%90% MOE ±2.7 pts

Median Age 53.0 years90% MOE ±0.8 years

Homeownership Rate 77.9%90% MOE ±2.3 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 25.0%90% MOE ±2.4 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 92.2%

Cities/Places 3

Population 10,957 74th of 83

Median Income $63,909 12% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.1%

Unemployment 8.0%

How Mackinac County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	10,780	10,957	+1.6%
Median household income	$58,998	$63,909	+8.3%
Median home value¹	$168,115	$174,500	No clear change (+3.8%)
Median gross rent	$741	$760	No clear change (+2.6%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Mackinac

$63,909

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Mackinac

$174,500

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.2%

$25K-$50K 22.0%

$50K-$100K 31.2%

$100K+ 28.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.8%

$10K-$15K

6.4%

$15K-$20K

3.1%

$20K-$25K

3.9%

$25K-$30K

4.3%

$30K-$35K

5.2%

$35K-$40K

4.0%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

4.5%

$50K-$60K

7.6%

$60K-$75K

11.3%

$75K-$100K

12.3%

$100K-$125K

13.4%

$125K-$150K

4.9%

$150K-$200K

5.7%

$200K+

4.6%

Employment

8.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

51.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.9%

Renter 22.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $760/mo 14.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

15.0%

18-34

16.3%

35-54

22.3%

55-74

34.7%

75+

11.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Mackinac County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
St. Ignace	2,463	$64,663	24.6%	$132,200
Mackinac Island	561	$95,000	13.1%	$733,300
Naubinway	103	$48,875	21.8%	N/A

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Population Overview

Mackinac County is located in Michigan with a total population of 10,957. It is the 74th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mackinac County is 53.0 years. This is 32% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 15.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 11.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mackinac County is $63,909. This is 12% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.1%. This is 21% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 8.0%. This is 40% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $174,500. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Mackinac County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Mackinac County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 4.8%. The Black or African American population (4.8%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

25.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Mackinac County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Michigan and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Mackinac County, Michigan?

Mackinac County has a population of 10,957, making it the 74th most populous county in Michigan.

What is the median income in Mackinac County?

The median household income in Mackinac County is $63,909 with a poverty rate of 16.1%.

How many cities are in Mackinac County, Michigan?

Mackinac County contains 3 Census-designated places.