Mackinac County, Michigan Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Mackinac County, Michigan, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Mackinac County, Michigan. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Mackinac County, Michigan. The estimated population of Mackinac County, Michigan is 10,814 people, with a median age of 52.7.

We can look at the total population in Mackinac County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,814
+0.31%
-0.20%
2020
10,781
+0.01%
-
2019
10,780
 -0.34% -
2018
10,817
 -0.18% -
2017
10,836
 - -

Population of Mackinac County, Michigan by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
72.4%
73.8%
 -1.90%
Black/African American
3.4%
2.3%
 +47.83%
Native
15.6%
16.9%
 -7.69%
Hispanic
2.1%
1.6%
 +31.25%
Asian
0.9%
0.6%
 +50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5%
4.8%
 +4.17%
Other
0.3%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Mackinac County, Michigan by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 52.7 -0.75% 52.4 +1.35% 52.9 -1.12%
2020 53.1 +0.57% 51.7 +0.19% 53.5 -0.37%
2019 52.8 +1.54% 51.6 +0.98% 53.7 +0.75%
2018 52 +0.39% 51.1 +0.99% 53.3 +0.57%
2017 51.8 - 50.6 - 53 -

The median age of Mackinac County, Michigan gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 432 +8.12% 419 -3.24% 467 403
10 to 19 599 -12.29% 579 -28.48% 527 430
20 to 29 567 +12.89% 408 +22.75% 640 506
30 to 39 460 -0.64% 495 -12.74% 456 424
40 to 49 640 -5.82% 592 +11.15% 603 656
50 to 59 868 +2.43% 960 -10.27% 885 860
60 to 69 1,044 -2.34% 952 -3% 1,016 915
70+ 864 +13.97% 957 +8.28% 988 1,038

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Mackinac County, Michigan is $52,989.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Mackinac County.

  • Under 25
    $33,833.00
  • 25 to 44
    $58,038.00
  • 45 to 64
    $52,427.00
  • 65 and over
    $50,172.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Mackinac County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Mackinac County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Mackinac County, Michigan is currently $67,329.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.24% of households in Mackinac County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Mackinac County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.56%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.05%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.95%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.55%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.62%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.02%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.24%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Mackinac County is $31,854.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Mackinac County by the total population of Mackinac County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Mackinac County, Michigan, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Mackinac County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    12.22%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.07%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.89%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.51%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.31%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Mackinac County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Mackinac County over the age of 16 is 9,371.

Of those people, a total of 52.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Mackinac County is 46.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 384 40.90% 24.80%
20 to 24 years 534 68.20% 10.10%
25 to 29 years 612 79.20% 19.00%
30 to 34 years 464 81.50% 7.60%
35 to 44 years 985 81.60% 11.60%
45 to 54 years 1,376 79.90% 9.70%
55 to 59 years 1,059 69.80% 7.20%
60 to 64 years 920 44.60% 4.40%
65 to 74 years 1,804 20.90% 5.60%
75 years and over 1,233 8.80% 13.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Mackinac County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,997 48.80% 9.20%
Black or African American 375 78.90% 7.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1,323 59.70% 17.20%
Asian 87 64.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 38 71.10% 0.00%
Other 89 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 462 54.50% 11.90%
Hispanic or Latino 177 75.10% 3.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,934 48.70% 9.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Mackinac County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Mackinac County is 4,383, with median earnings of $31,625.00.

Women in Mackinac County, Michigan earning approximately 69.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,383 $31,625.00
Male 2,144 $38,669.00
Female 2,239 $27,014.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 563 $47,917.00
Business and Financial 156 $31,667.00
Computer and Mathematical 47 $39,191.00
Architecture and Engineering 71 $100,125.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 74 $58,750.00
Community and Social Service 191 $46,875.00
Legal 24 $53,750.00
Educational and Library 164 $43,100.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 36 $65,167.00
Healthcare Practitioners 216 $61,932.00
Healthcare Support 87 $31,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 30 $55,625.00
Law Enforcement 81 $53,789.00
Food Preparation and Serving 427 $16,806.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 317 $14,422.00
Personal Care and Service 79 $21,198.00
Sales 381 $25,296.00
Office and Administrative Support 470 $28,141.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 32 $14,063.00
Construction and Extraction 309 $40,767.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 92 $32,045.00
Production 249 $21,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 209 $34,821.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 303 $52,981.00 260 $45,341.00
Business and Financial 46 $54,167.00 110 $22,049.00
Computer and Mathematical 33 $39,338.00 14 $18,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 67 $100,625.00 4 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 33 $49,375.00 41 $58,935.00
Community and Social Service 84 $22,250.00 107 $50,861.00
Legal 18 $102,917.00 6 $0.00
Educational and Library 57 $44,931.00 107 $38,603.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 14 $58,500.00 22 $65,667.00
Healthcare Practitioners 52 $197,917.00 164 $61,053.00
Healthcare Support 5 $0.00 82 $33,125.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 30 $55,625.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 74 $54,063.00 7 $50,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 159 $19,063.00 268 $15,887.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 137 $24,290.00 180 $12,619.00
Personal Care and Service 25 $20,764.00 54 $22,500.00
Sales 91 $45,288.00 290 $23,036.00
Office and Administrative Support 69 $21,845.00 401 $28,494.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 24 $14,615.00 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 295 $40,938.00 14 $33,125.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 89 $31,705.00 3 $0.00
Production 202 $18,824.00 47 $25,450.00
Transportation and Material Moving 183 $41,083.00 26 $20,833.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,063 households in Mackinac County, with an average household size of 2.08 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,032 families in Mackinac County with an average family size of 2.55 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,375 261 396 2,031
Average Household Size 2.59 2.72 2.92 1.24
Total Families 2,375 261 396 0
Average Household Size 2.57 2.4 2.57 0

Poverty

Of the 3,032 families in Mackinac County, 9.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Mackinac County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 10,574 housing units in Mackinac County, Michigan.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,063 47.88%
Vacant 5,511 52.12%

9.41% of the total 10,574 housing units in Mackinac County are rental units. This is approximately 995 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,741 are occupied by the owner - or 35.38% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Mackinac County is $649.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Mackinac County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    327
  • Less than $500
    277
  • $500 to $999
    546
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    127
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    29
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    16

Property Value

The median value of a property in Mackinac County is $139,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Mackinac County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    324
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    883
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    800
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    516
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    550
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    470
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    155
  • $1,000,000 or more
    43

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Mackinac County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Mackinac County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,695
  • 1940 to 1949
    579
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,050
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,091
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,662
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,519
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,516
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,096
  • 2010 to 2013
    358
  • 2014 or later
    8

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Mackinac County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    613
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,720
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,809
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    921

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Mackinac County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Mackinac County that commute to work in a particular way.

19.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Mackinac County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    527
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    958
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    695
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    266
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    335
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    72
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    381
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    86
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    126
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    242
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    151
  • 90 or more minutes
    67

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Mackinac County, Michigan in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Mackinac County, Michigan

We have data for 11 places in Mackinac County, Michigan. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.