Mackinac Island, MI Demographics

A map of Mackinac Island's Population by Race

Mackinac Island, Michigan has an estimated population of 561, a decrease from the 583 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.0% White, 14.3% Black, 13.0% Hispanic, 9.8% Multiracial, 5.9% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mackinac Island, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mackinac Island has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Mackinac Island, that probability was 42.0% in 2020 and 62.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mackinac Island is ranked the 533rd most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Mackinac Island was ranked the 514th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mackinac Island's White Population

320 residents of Mackinac Island, or 57.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mackinac Island is significantly lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Mackinac Island ranks 650th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mackinac Island's White population has declined by an estimated 26.4%. White residents' share of Mackinac Island's population has decreased from 74.6% to 57.0%.

Mackinac Island is more White than neighboring St. Ignace (46.5% White), and Mackinaw City (53.6% White). Mackinac Island is less White than neighboring Carp Lake (91.6% White), Cheboygan (87.1% White), and Levering (80.8% White).

Mackinac Island's Black Population

80 residents of Mackinac Island, or 14.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mackinac Island is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Mackinac Island ranks 161st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mackinac Island's Black population has grown by an estimated 515.4%. Black residents' share of Mackinac Island's population has increased from 2.2% to 14.3%.

Mackinac Island is more Black than neighboring Carp Lake (0.8% Black), Cheboygan (2.6% Black), and Levering (0% Black). Mackinac Island is less Black than neighboring St. Ignace (15.9% Black), and Mackinaw City (17.9% Black).

Mackinac Island's Asian Population

0 residents of Mackinac Island, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mackinac Island is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Mackinac Island ranks 534th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mackinac Island's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Mackinac Island's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Mackinac Island is less Asian than neighboring St. Ignace (2.2% Asian), Mackinaw City (4.4% Asian), and Cheboygan (0.9% Asian).

Mackinac Island's Hispanic Population

73 residents of Mackinac Island, or 13.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mackinac Island is higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Mackinac Island ranks 304th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mackinac Island's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 231.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Mackinac Island's population has increased from 3.8% to 13.0%.

Mackinac Island is more Hispanic than neighboring St. Ignace (1.8% Hispanic), Mackinaw City (6.3% Hispanic), Carp Lake (0% Hispanic), Cheboygan (3.3% Hispanic), and Levering (9.6% Hispanic).

Mackinac Island's Native American/Other Population

33 residents of Mackinac Island, or 5.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mackinac Island is higher than in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Mackinac Island ranks 9th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mackinac Island's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 57.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mackinac Island's population has decreased from 13.4% to 5.9%.

Mackinac Island is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mackinaw City (2.3% Native American/Other), Carp Lake (3.9% Native American/Other), Cheboygan (2.6% Native American/Other), and Levering (0% Native American/Other). Mackinac Island is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Ignace (22.7% Native American/Other).

Mackinac Island's Multiracial Population

55 residents of Mackinac Island, or 9.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mackinac Island is higher than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Mackinac Island ranks 121st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mackinac Island's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 61.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Mackinac Island's population has increased from 5.8% to 9.8%.

Mackinac Island is more Multiracial than neighboring Carp Lake (3.7% Multiracial), Cheboygan (3.5% Multiracial), and Levering (9.6% Multiracial). Mackinac Island is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Ignace (10.9% Multiracial), and Mackinaw City (15.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.