Mackinac County, MI

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2021 Population

10,814

0.306% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

52.7

0.753% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

15.3%

1.57% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$52,989

5.86% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$139,200

2.28% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

4,383

2.54% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Mackinac County, MI had a population of 10.8k people with a median age of 52.7 and a median household income of $52,989. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Mackinac County, MI grew from 10,781 to 10,814, a 0.306% increase and its median household income grew from $50,058 to $52,989, a 5.86% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mackinac County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (72.4%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (15.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.01%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.41%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.888%).

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.

97.3% of the residents in Mackinac County, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mackinac County, MI are Great Lakes Boat Building School (5 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Mackinac County, MI was $139,200, and the homeownership rate was 73.9%.

Most people in Mackinac County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Mackinac County, MI was 2 cars per household.

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

United States Michigan

Population & Diversity

Mackinac County, MI is home to a population of 10.8k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.84% of Mackinac County, MI residents were born outside of the country (415 people).

In 2021, there were 4.65 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.83k people) in Mackinac County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.69k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 542 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.3%

2021 Citizenship

97.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.3% of Mackinac County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Mackinac County, MI was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Mackinac County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mackinac County, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
7.83k ± 41
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
1.69k ± 93
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
542 ± 105

2.15%

Hispanic Population

232 people

2.15% of the people in Mackinac County, MI are hispanic (232 people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
79,412 ± 6,891 people
India
76,245 ± 6,753 people
Iraq
59,562 ± 5,974 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,412 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,245 and Iraq with 59,562.

Foreign-Born Population

3.84%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

415 people

3.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

377 people

As of 2021, 3.84% of Mackinac County, MI residents (415 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mackinac County, MI was 3.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Mackinac County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
411 ± 81
Gulf War (2001-)
130 ± 51
Gulf War (1990s)
95 ± 35

Mackinac County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.16 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Mackinac County, MI employs 4.38k people. The largest industries in Mackinac County, MI are Accommodation & Food Services (680 people), Public Administration (553 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (508 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($95,833), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($56,563), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($50,817).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,616. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

4.38k

2021 Value

± 325

−2.54%

1 Year decline

± 10.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Mackinac County, MI declined at a rate of −2.54%, from 4.5k employees to 4.38k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mackinac County, MI, are Management Occupations (563 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (470 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (427 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mackinac County, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.38k

2021 Value

± 325

−2.54%

1 Year decline

± 10.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Mackinac County, MI declined at a rate of −2.54%, from 4.5k employees to 4.38k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mackinac County, MI, are Accommodation & Food Services (680 people), Public Administration (553 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (508 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,669

Median earning men ± $4,934

$27,014

Median earning women ± $2,514

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($52,917), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($52,536), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($44,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($50,298), Manufacturing ($40,341), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($37,500).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

168
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services
131
Retail Trade
85
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$80.9k
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services
$16.9k
Manufacturing
$13.7k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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 2020, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $217B, followed by Machinery ($58.2B) and Mixed freight ($51.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$667B

2020 Value in Michigan

$1.16T

Projected 2050 Value in Michigan

74% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $667B. This is expected to increase 74% to $1.16T by 2050.

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

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
$37.2B
Indiana
$33.2B
Texas
$31.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $37.2B, followed by Indiana with $33.2B and Texas and $31.6B.

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

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (61.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.798%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Mackinac County, MI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

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.

Education

In 2021, universities in Mackinac County, MI awarded 5 degrees. The student population of Mackinac County, MI in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 14 male students and 3 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mackinac County, MI are White (5 and 100%), followed by Asian (0 and 0%), Black or African American (0 and 0%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Mackinac County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Great Lakes Boat Building School (5 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Mackinac County, MI are Maritime Maintenance, Fitter, & Shipe Repair Technology (5 and 100%) and Small Engine Mechanics & Repair Technology (0 and 0%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 17 students enrolled in Mackinac County, MI, 82.4% men and 17.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 15 records, of which 13.3% were women and 86.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Maritime Maintenance, Fitter, & Shipe Repair Technology

Most Common

5 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Mackinac County, MI was Maritime Maintenance, Fitter, & Shipe Repair Technology with 5 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.

Universities

Gender

Race

Great Lakes Boat Building School

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

5 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Great Lakes Boat Building School with 5 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 5 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mackinac County, MI, which is Infinityk times more than the 0 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5 degrees mean that there were Infinityk times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 0 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, less-than 2-year ($19,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, less-than 2-year ($500) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, less-than 2-year ($1,450) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.763% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.76% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.3M), Some college (1.94M), and Bachelors Degree (1.38M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Mackinac County, MI was $139,200 in 2021, which is 0.568 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $136,100 to $139,200, a 2.28% increase. The homeownership rate in Mackinac County, MI is 73.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Mackinac County, MI have an average commute time of 19.3 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 $52,989. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Mackinac County, MI was Census Tract 9501 with a value of $66,344, followed by Census Tract 9504 and Census Tract 9503, with respective values of $59,280 and $53,438.

In 2022, 15.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Mackinac County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 2.63%.

Housing

Property

$139,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,904

$3,741

Median Property Taxes

±$243

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.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Mackinac County, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.9%

Homeownership

2021

66.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.9% of the housing units in Mackinac County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Mackinac County, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9501
Census Tract 9504
Census Tract 9503

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Mackinac County, MI was Census Tract 9501 with a value of $66,344, followed by Census Tract 9504 and Census Tract 9503, with respective values of $59,280 and $53,438.

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

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$52,989

Median Household Income

± $2,758

5.06k

Number of Households

± 304

In 2021, the median household income of the 5.06k households in Mackinac County, MI grew to $52,989 from the previous year's value of $50,058.

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.

Wage Distribution

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

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.471

2020 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2021, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.592% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (64.1%)
Walked (8.68%)
Worked At Home (8.59%)

In 2021, 64.1% of workers in Mackinac County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (8.68%) and those who worked at home (8.59%).

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.

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 (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.72% of the workforce in Mackinac County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Mackinac County, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 15.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Mackinac County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 2.63%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

15.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mackinac County, MI (1.63k out of 10.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 21.6% of the children was living in poverty in Mackinac County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

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).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 274 in Mackinac County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 44.2 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

89.3% of the population of Mackinac County, MI has health coverage, with 33.6% on employee plans, 18.4% on Medicaid, 21.1% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 2.08% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Mackinac County, MI see 1350 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.148% increase from the previous year (1348 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1204 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 570 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51% were men and 49% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,350 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mackinac County, MI

Primary care physicians in Mackinac County, MI see an average of 1,350 patients per year. This represents a 0.148% increase from the previous year (1,348 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.4% under 18 years, 15.2% between 18 and 34 years, 40.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 27.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51% were men and 49% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.7%

Uninsured

33.6%

Employer Coverage

18.4%

Medicaid

21.1%

Medicare

14.1%

Non-Group

2.08%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mackinac County, MI grew by 3.99% from 10.3% to 10.7%.

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.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Mackinac County, MI.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Mackinac County, MI.

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