Mancelona village, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Mancelona village is a small community located in Michigan. The total population is 1,496. It ranks as the 357th most populous out of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mancelona village is 36.3 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mancelona village is $50,430. This is 29% lower than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is 7% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 8.6%. This is 48% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $123,900. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $217,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Mancelona village is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Mancelona village has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.8% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.8%. The Black or African American population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 13.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 5.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

7.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 77% lower than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mancelona village, Michigan is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. For official data, visit data.census.gov.