Mackinaw City Authority

Mackinaw City is a lower-income village of 778.

Mackinaw City, Michigan

Mackinaw City is one of the smaller incorporated places in Cheboygan County, Michigan, with a population of 778. Median household income is $42,031.

Definition and scope

Mackinaw City sits within Cheboygan County, Michigan, one of Michigan's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 1.

Who lives here

Mackinaw City has approximately 778 residents. The median age is 49.1 years. Roughly 67% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $224,300.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 53.6%
• Black or African American: 17.9%
• Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
• Asian: 4.4%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Mackinaw City is $42,031. Poverty rate stands at 16.4%. Unemployment rate at last release was 9.6%. Educational attainment: 29.0% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Mackinaw City:

• Public schools: 1
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Mackinac County Airport. Federal court business routes through Mackinac County Courthouse.

Geography and climate

Mackinaw City sits at an elevation of 604 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 5b.

References

• Michigan State Authority — state-level reference for Michigan.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.