Manistee city, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Manistee city is a small city located in Michigan, within Manistee County. The total population is 6,275. It ranks as the 152nd most populous out of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Manistee city is 47.2 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Manistee city is $59,315. This is 17% lower than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.0%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $144,400. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $217,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Manistee city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Manistee city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.8%. The Black or African American population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 13.2%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

21.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% 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 88.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Manistee city, 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.