Population 561 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mackinac Island
Household size in Mackinac Island
| Period | Mackinac Island | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.15 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.90 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.74 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.84 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.31 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Mackinac Island is a place of small households, averaging 1.84 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.15 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Mackinac Island
| Period | Mackinac Island | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.3 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.6 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.4 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
At 40.4, the median age in Mackinac Island is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Mackinac Island
| Period | Mackinac Island | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.4% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Mackinac Island: 4.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Mackinac Island
Renters in Mackinac Island
| Period | Mackinac Island | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.5% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 57.1% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.6% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 51.1% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −9.4 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Mackinac Island rent: 51.1% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 61.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Mackinac Island
| Period | Mackinac Island | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.8% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 73.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 53.5% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 78.7% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Mackinac Island: 78.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Mackinac Island
| Period | Mackinac Island | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +3 | +6 |
Mackinac Island is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Michigan as a whole looks much the same.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Mackinac Island
| Period | Mackinac Island | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $715 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $717 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $595 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,197 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$482 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Mackinac Island costs $1,197 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The picture is much the same across Michigan. Rent takes 12.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Mackinac Island
Bachelor's degrees in Mackinac Island
| Period | Mackinac Island | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.6% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.8% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.0% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.5 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Mackinac Island than nationally: 41.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Mackinac Island
| Period | Mackinac Island | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.5% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.7% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.2% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.7% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −8.8 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Mackinac Island never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Mackinac Island
| Period | Mackinac Island | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.6 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Mackinac Island runs well above the national rate: 7.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Mackinac Island compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackinac Island | 1.84 | 40.4 | 4.5% | 51.1% | 78.7% | 1969 | $1,197 | 41.0% | 85.7% | 7.9% |
| St. Ignace | 2.03 | 50.4 | 14.9% | 30.6% | 23.8% | 1974 | $731 | 20.0% | 91.2% | 7.3% |
| Mackinaw City | 1.91 | 55.5 | 5.1% | 19.7% | 48.3% | 1975 | $831 | 33.2% | 91.8% | 11.1% |
| Pointe Aux Pins | 1.89 | 64.5 | 11.1% | 0.0% | 96.6% | 1987 | $598 | 66.7% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Gros Cap | 2.17 | 49.5 | 12.7% | 21.2% | 38.8% | 1980 | $1,038 | 23.1% | 91.1% | 12.0% |
| Carp Lake | 2.23 | 47.5 | 4.9% | 20.1% | 47.9% | 1979 | $769 | 26.5% | 91.7% | 6.6% |
| Point Nipigon | 2.76 | 47.9 | 3.3% | 17.3% | 34.0% | 1981 | $806 | 16.2% | 94.1% | 4.9% |
| Moran | 2.11 | 43.0 | 20.6% | 26.3% | 28.2% | 1984 | $786 | 16.4% | 90.8% | 17.1% |
| Hessel | 1.99 | 55.7 | 6.0% | 18.8% | 52.7% | 1976 | $709 | 33.7% | 94.4% | 12.8% |
| Levering | 2.08 | 50.9 | 6.2% | 14.4% | 43.7% | 1981 | $817 | 27.8% | 92.5% | 5.4% |
| Cedarville | 1.97 | 55.2 | 10.5% | 10.8% | 58.9% | 1972 | $829 | 40.2% | 95.2% | 1.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Mackinac Island. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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