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Mackinaw City, Michigan

Mackinaw City, Michigan, in Cheboygan county, is 168 miles N of Saginaw, Michigan (center to center) and 246 miles NE of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village has a population of 859.

The People and Families of Mackinaw City

In Mackinaw City, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mackinaw City had a median family income of $43,125. To its credit, the people in Mackinaw City value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of the village is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Mackinaw City ($1,090). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Mackinaw City Housing

About 73% of housing units in Mackinaw City are owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Typical rents in Mackinaw City are affordable, at least compared to other villages in the state.

Commuting

In Mackinaw City, 87% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the village are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

Mackinaw City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Mackinaw City Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Mackinaw City Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 13%Mackinaw City Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Mackinaw City, MI

Comparing Mackinaw City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men87
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens79
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
People in Middle Class or Better65
Median Family Income65
People Above Poverty65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times87
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals85
Affordability of Rents79
Housing Recently Built68
Affordability of Property Taxes34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime43
Low Property Crime11
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