Mackinac County, MI

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Population

10,836

1.47% decline

Median Age

51.8

Median Household Income

$42,559

4.45% growth

Poverty Rate

15.4%

Number of Employees

4,552

0.11% growth

Median Property Value

$125,100

0.806% growth

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Economy

Health

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Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Mackinac County, MI had a population of 10.8k people with a median age of 51.8 and a median household income of $42,559. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Mackinac County, MI declined from 10,998 to 10,836, a -1.47% decrease and its median household income grew from $40,747 to $42,559, a 4.45% increase.

The population of Mackinac County, MI is 73.8% White Alone, 16.9% American Indian & Alaska Native Alone, and 4.77% Two or More Races. 4.23% of the people in Mackinac County, MI speak a non-English language, and 98.2% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Mackinac County, MI is $125,100, and the homeownership rate is 74%. Most people in Mackinac County, MI commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 19.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Mackinac County, MI is 2 cars per household.

Mackinac County, MI borders Chippewa County, MI, Emmet County, MI, Charlevoix County, MI, Cheboygan County, MI, Presque Isle County, MI, Schoolcraft County, MI, and Luce County, MI.

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Economy

The economy of Mackinac County, MI employs 4.55k people. The largest industries in Mackinac County, MI are Accommodation & Food Services (735 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (510 people), and Retail Trade (470 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($62,143), Public Administration ($41,902), and Finance & Insurance ($41,250).

Median household income in Mackinac County, MI is $42,559. Males in Mackinac County, MI have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,762. The income inequality in Mackinac County, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$42,559

2017 value

± $1,988

4.45%

1 Year Growth

± 6.16%

Households in Mackinac County, MI have a median annual income of $42,559, which is less than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $40,747 in 2016, which represents a 4.45% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$63,869

Average Male Salary

± $1,109

$46,762

Average Female Salary

± $850

In 2017, full-time male employees in Mackinac County, MI made 1.37 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Mackinac County, MI by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

Asian
$62,263 ± $4,415
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$48,644 ± $58,127
White
$48,289 ± $702

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Mackinac County, MI workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.28 times more than Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Mackinac County, MI is from Michigan.

0.476

2017 Wage GINI

0.477

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.107% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2017 the GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9504
Census Tract 9501
Census Tract 9502

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Mackinac County, MI was Census Tract 9504 with a value of $45,698, followed by Census Tract 9501 and Census Tract 9502, with respective values of $38,347 and $37,100.

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

15.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mackinac County, MI (1.65k out of 10.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

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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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
1,093 ± 153
Native American
267 ± 76
Two Or More
148 ± 128

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

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

4.55k

2017 Value

± 289

0.11%

1 Year growth

± 9.06%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Mackinac County, MI grew at a rate of 0.11%, from 4.55k employees to 4.55k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mackinac County, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (638 people), Sales & Related Occupations (449 people), and Management Occupations (448 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mackinac County, MI.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Mackinac County, MI, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (638 people), Sales & Related Occupations (449 people), and Management Occupations (448 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Mackinac County, MI has an unusually high number of residents working as Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (3.23 times higher than expected), Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (1.98 times), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (1.82 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Mackinac County, MI, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($64,125), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($56,071), and Protective Service Occupations ($55,595).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.55k

2017 Value

± 289

0.11%

1 Year growth

± 9.06%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Mackinac County, MI grew at a rate of 0.11%, from 4.55k employees to 4.55k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mackinac County, MI, are Accommodation & Food Services (735 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (510 people), and Retail Trade (470 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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Most Common

The most common industries in Mackinac County, MI, by number of employees, are Accommodation & Food Services (735 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (510 people), and Retail Trade (470 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Mackinac County, MI has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (2.36 times higher than expected), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (2.21 times), and Public Administration (2.12 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Mackinac County, MI, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($62,143), Public Administration ($41,902), and Finance & Insurance ($41,250).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2015, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $135B, followed by Mixed freight with $35.4B and Machinery and $31.3B.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$448B

2015 Value

$623B

Projected 2045 Value

39.1% growth

In 2015, total outbound Michigan trade was $448B. This is expected to increase 39.1% to $623B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$35.1B
Indiana
$25.1B
Illinois
$20.4B

In 2015, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $35.1B, followed by Indiana with $25.1B and Illinois and $20.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

87.7% of the population of Mackinac County, MI has health coverage, with 35.8% on employee plans, 15.6% on Medicaid, 19.5% on Medicare, 14.7% on non-group plans, and 2.13% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Mackinac County, MI was $8,055 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,745).

Primary care physicians in Mackinac County, MI see 990 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.61% increase from the previous year (920 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1352 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 832 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Gladwin County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.5%). Additionally, Saginaw County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

990 to 1

Primary Care Physicians

Primary care physicians in Mackinac County, MI see an average of 990 patients per year. This represents a 7.61% increase from the previous year (920 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 neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

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Health Care Spending

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$8,055

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care

$3,950

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,915

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,318

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Michigan (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4%, from $7,745 to $8,055.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

12.3%

Uninsured

35.8%

Employer Coverage

15.6%

Medicaid

19.5%

Medicare

14.7%

Non-Group

2.13%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mackinac County, MI declined by 12% from 14% to 12.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Mackinac County, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

Gladwin County
14.5% prevalence
Oscoda County
14.1% prevalence
Roscommon County
14.1% prevalence

Gladwin County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Michigan, at 14.5%.

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Diversity

Mackinac County, MI is home to a population of 10.8k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2017, 2.73% of Mackinac County, MI residents were born outside of the country.

The ethnic composition of the population of Mackinac County, MI is composed of 8k White Alone residents (73.8%), 1.83k American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (16.9%), 517 Two or More Races residents (4.77%), 252 Black or African American Alone residents (2.33%), 174 Hispanic or Latino residents (1.61%), 62 Asian Alone residents (0.572%), 3 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.0277%), and 0 Some Other Race Alone residents (0%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Mackinac County, MI are Other West Germanic Languages (115 speakers), Spanish or Spanish Creole (81 speakers), and French (Incl. Patois, Cajun) (63 speakers).

Age

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 6.9

In 2017, the median age of all people in Mackinac County, MI was 51.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 52, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 44. But people in Mackinac County, MI are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Mackinac County, MI residents was 52.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.73%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

2.48%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

As of 2017, 2.73% of Mackinac County, MI residents were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mackinac County, MI was 2.48%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
76,763 ± 6,776 people
India
66,881 ± 6,328 people
Iraq
54,355 ± 5,708 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mackinac County, MI was Mexico, the natal country of 76,763 Mackinac County, MI residents, followed by India with 66,881 and Iraq with 54,355.

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Citizenship

98.2%

2017 Citizenship

98.6%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 98.2% of Mackinac County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Mackinac County, MI was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

White Alone
8k ± 7
American Indian & Alaska Native Alone
1.83k ± 120
Two or More Races
517 ± 125

In 2017, there were 4.37 times more White Alone residents (8k people) in Mackinac County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.83k American Indian & Alaska Native Alone and 517 Two or More Races residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Mackinac County, MI as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Other West Germanic Languages
115 speakers (1.09%)
Spanish or Spanish Creole
81 speakers (0.765%)
French (Incl. Patois, Cajun)
63 speakers (0.595%)

4.23% of Mackinac County, MI citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. In 2015, the most common non-English language spoken in Mackinac County, MI was Other West Germanic Languages. 1.09% of the overall population of Mackinac County, MI are native Other West Germanic Languages speakers. 0.765% speak Spanish or Spanish Creole and 0.595% speak Other West Germanic Languages, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
405 ± 71
Korea
121 ± 38
Gulf War (2001-)
115 ± 49

Mackinac County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.35 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Mackinac County, MI was $125,100 in 2017, which is 0.575 times smaller than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $124,100 to $125,100, a 0.806% increase. The homeownership rate in Mackinac County, MI is 74%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Mackinac County, MI have an average commute time of 19.3 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Mackinac County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$42,559

Median Household Income

± $1,988

5.13k

Number of Households

± 270

In 2017, the median household income of the 5.13k households in Mackinac County, MI grew to $42,559 from the previous year's value of $40,747.

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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Housing

Property Value

$125,100

2017 Median

± $6,172

$124,100

2016 Median

± $7,104

In 2017, the median property value in Mackinac County, MI grew to to $125,100 from the previous year's value of $124,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Mackinac County, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Mackinac County, MI the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

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Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

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Rent vs Own

74%

2017 Homeownership

73.3%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 74% of the housing units in Mackinac County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Mackinac County, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

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, followed by 1 car.

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Commute Time

19.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mackinac County, MI have a shorter commute time (19.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 2.85% of the workforce in Mackinac County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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