Mackinaw City: Demographics & People
Mackinaw City's population stands at 778 people, in 375 households. Population grew 20.2% from 647 (2022) to 778 (2024). Median age 49.1 years. (2.1y older than Emmet County; 11.4y older than Michigan). Children under 18 are 14% of the population. Population is 54% White (non-Hispanic) and 18% Black. 54% of households are family-led. County is gaining 398 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 37% adult obesity, 17% smoke.
- 2.1 people per household (vs Michigan avg 2.4).
- 46% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Michigan 44%).
- 84 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Michigan 66).
Population & Trend
Population grew 20.2% from 647 (2022) to 778 (2024) — about 33.8× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~943 (extrapolated at 10.1%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 1,196.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 25,579 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 20.2% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 647 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 778 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 778 people (vs Michigan 45,758) |
| Population Estimate | 1,196 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 49.1y is 10.2 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 14% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 49.1 years (vs Michigan 37.7y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 14.4% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 778 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 112 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 96.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 327.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 243 |
| Population under 18 | 112 |
| Median age | 49.1 years (vs Michigan 37.7y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 778 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 439 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 43 |
| Asian residents | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 28 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 58.2% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | moderately diverse |
| Asian population | 4.4% (vs Michigan 1.7%) |
| Black population | 17.9% (vs Michigan 7.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 6.3% (vs Michigan 5.2%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 53.6% (vs Michigan 66.5%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.8% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 14% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 501 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 162 |
| Share born in this state | 64.4% |
| Share born in another state | 35.6% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 20.8% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizens | 14.0% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 96 |
| From Europe | 2 |
| From Africa | 22 |
Households & Family Composition
375 households. Averaging 2.0 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 54% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 171 families, 7% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 102 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 171 |
| Married couples with children | 12 |
| Single-parent households | 5 |
| Average household size | 2.00 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 21.2% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 350 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 169 |
| Family households | 204 households (vs Michigan 10,723) |
| Households that are families | 54.4% (vs Michigan 56.3%) |
| Total households | 375 households (vs Michigan 18,535) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 17.0% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 398 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 17.0% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 24,648 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 24,250 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 398 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 58 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 8.9% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 33 residents live in group quarters (4.2% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 33 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 1 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 26031 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 26 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 031 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Cheboygan |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 18.1% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 13.90 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 23.30 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 26031 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Cheboygan County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 968 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 26031 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Cheboygan County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 59.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 57.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 58.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 25,276 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 1.80 |
| Family Score · Schools | 1 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 14.4% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 778, booming, established, working-class, service economy |
| Town Summary · Population | 778 people (vs Michigan 45,758) |
| Town Summary · County | Cheboygan County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade