Mackinac County, MI

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2022 Population
10,843
0.268% 1-year growth
US Senator
Debbie Stabenow
Democratic Party
US Senator
Gary Peters
Democratic Party
2022 Median Age
52.7
0% 1-year change
2022 Poverty Rate
15.8%
3.61% 1-year increase
2022 Median Household Income
$60,620
14.4% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$157,000
12.8% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
4,349
0.776% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Mackinac County, MI had a population of 10.8k people with a median age of 52.7 and a median household income of $60,620. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Mackinac County, MI grew from 10,814 to 10,843, a 0.268% increase and its median household income grew from $52,989 to $60,620, a 14.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mackinac County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (71.9%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (14.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.23%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.76%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.987%).

None of the households in Mackinac County, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96% of the residents in Mackinac County, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mackinac County, MI are Great Lakes Boat Building School (17 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Mackinac County, MI was $157,000, and the homeownership rate was 76%.

Most people in Mackinac County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Mackinac County, MI was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Mackinac County, MI is home to a population of 10.8k people, from which 96% are citizens. As of 2022, 5.05% of Mackinac County, MI residents were born outside of the country (548 people).

In 2022, there were 4.93 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.79k people) in Mackinac County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.58k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 676 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96%
2022 Citizenship
97.3%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 96% of Mackinac County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Mackinac County, MI was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mackinac County, MI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    7.79k ± 43
  2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    1.58k ± 101
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    676 ± 125
2.32%
Hispanic Population
252 people

In 2022, there were 4.93 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.79k people) in Mackinac County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.58k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 676 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.32% of the people in Mackinac County, MI are hispanic (252 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Mackinac County, MI as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    79,402 ± 6,891 people
  2. India
    76,527 ± 6,766 people
  3. Iraq
    57,451 ± 5,868 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,402 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,527 and Iraq with 57,451.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.05%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
548 people
3.84%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
415 people

As of 2022, 5.05% of Mackinac County, MI residents (548 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mackinac County, MI was 3.84%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    428 ± 77
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    119 ± 46
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    92 ± 43

Mackinac County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.6 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Mackinac County, MI employs 4.35k people. The largest industries in Mackinac County, MI are Retail Trade (577 people), Accommodation & Food Services (570 people), and Public Administration (564 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($91,250), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($60,913), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,096).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,244. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

4.35k
2022 Value
± 293
−0.776%
1 Year decline
± 10.1%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Mackinac County, MI declined at a rate of −0.776%, from 4.38k employees to 4.35k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mackinac County, MI, are Management Occupations (541 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (534 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (440 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mackinac County, MI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

4.35k
2022 Value
± 293
−0.776%
1 Year decline
± 10.1%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Mackinac County, MI declined at a rate of −0.776%, from 4.38k employees to 4.35k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mackinac County, MI, are Retail Trade (577 people), Accommodation & Food Services (570 people), and Public Administration (564 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mackinac County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Mackinac County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$43,605
Median earning men ± $3,750
$28,663
Median earning women ± $2,043

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,817), Manufacturing ($59,063), and Wholesale Trade ($58,125).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($55,300), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,917), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($37,750).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.16%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 168
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services
  2. 131
    Retail Trade
  3. 85
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Mackinac County, MI went to Donald J. Trump with 61.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.798%).

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Michigan

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Debbie Stabenow
Senator from Michigan1
Assumed office on January 3, 2001
Gary Peters
Senator from Michigan2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Mackinac County, MI awarded 17 degrees. The student population of Mackinac County, MI in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 21 male students and 2 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mackinac County, MI are White (15 and 88.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1 and 5.88%), Two or More Races (1 and 5.88%), and Asian (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Mackinac County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Great Lakes Boat Building School (17 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Mackinac County, MI are Small Engine Mechanics & Repair Technology (10 and 58.8%) and Maritime Maintenance, Fitter, & Shipe Repair Technology (7 and 41.2%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 23 students enrolled in Mackinac County, MI, 91.3% men and 8.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 22 records, of which 9.09% were women and 90.9% men.

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Concentrations

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Mackinac County, MI was Small Engine Mechanics & Repair Technology with 10 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Mackinac County, MI according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
17 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Great Lakes Boat Building School with 17 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2022, 17 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mackinac County, MI, which is InfinityM times more than the 0 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 15 degrees mean that there were 15 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, less-than 2-year ($21,849) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, less-than 2-year ($576) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, less-than 2-year ($1,515) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.784% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.31M), Some college (1.92M), and Bachelors Degree (1.42M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Mackinac County, MI was $157,000 in 2022, which is 0.557 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $139,200 to $157,000, a 12.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Mackinac County, MI is 76%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Mackinac County, MI have an average commute time of 20.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mackinac County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Mackinac County, MI is $60,620. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Mackinac County, MI was Census Tract 9501 with a value of $73,309, followed by Census Tract 9504 and Census Tract 9503, with respective values of $67,460 and $61,765.

In 2023, 16% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Mackinac County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 3.33%.

Property

$157,000
Median Property Value 2022
±$6,472
$3,973
Median Property Taxes
±$235

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Mackinac County, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

76%
Homeownership
2022
67.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 76% of the housing units in Mackinac County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.9%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9501
  2. Census Tract 9504
  3. Census Tract 9503

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Mackinac County, MI was Census Tract 9501 with a value of $73,309, followed by Census Tract 9504 and Census Tract 9503, with respective values of $67,460 and $61,765.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Mackinac County, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$60,620
Median Household Income
± $3,443
5.23k
Number of Households
± 301

In 2022, the median household income of the 5.23k households in Mackinac County, MI grew to $60,620 from the previous year's value of $52,989.

The following chart displays the households in Mackinac County, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Mackinac County, MI is from Michigan.
0.466
2022 Wage GINI in Michigan
0.468
2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2022, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.473% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (63.1%)
  2. Worked At Home (8.68%)
  3. Carpooled (7.67%)

In 2022, 63.1% of workers in Mackinac County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.68%) and those who carpooled to work (7.67%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

20.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mackinac County, MI have a shorter commute time (20.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.43% of the workforce in Mackinac County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Mackinac County, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mackinac County, MI have 2 cars.

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 16% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Mackinac County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 3.33%.

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Poverty & Diversity

15.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mackinac County, MI (1.69k out of 10.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 35 - 44, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mackinac County, MI is White, followed by Native American and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2023, 20.4% of the children was living in poverty in Mackinac County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 5%.

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Health

88.8% of the population of Mackinac County, MI has health coverage, with 32.9% on employee plans, 17.9% on Medicaid, 21.6% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 2.24% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Mackinac County, MI see 1355 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.37% increase from the previous year (1350 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1212 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 519 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,355 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mackinac County, MI

Primary care physicians in Mackinac County, MI see an average of 1,355 patients per year. This represents a 0.37% increase from the previous year (1,350 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Mackinac County, MI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.2% under 18 years, 15.5% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 28.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

11.2%
Uninsured
32.9%
Employer Coverage
17.9%
Medicaid
21.6%
Medicare
14.1%
Non-Group
2.24%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mackinac County, MI grew by 4.81% from 10.7% to 11.2%.

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Health Outcomes

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Health Behaviors

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In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.5% in Mackinac County, MI.

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Clinical Care

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In 2023, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 12.5% in Mackinac County, MI.

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