Mackinaw City, MI Demographics

A map of Mackinaw City's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	417	722	53.6%	85.3%
Black	139	15	17.9%	1.8%
Multiracial	121	41	15.6%	4.8%
Hispanic	49	24	6.3%	2.8%
Asian	34	9	4.4%	1.1%
Native American/Other	18	35	2.3%	4.1%

Mackinaw City, Michigan has an estimated population of 778, a decrease from the 846 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.6% White, 17.9% Black, 15.6% Multiracial, 6.3% Hispanic, 4.4% Asian, and 2.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mackinaw City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mackinaw City 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 Mackinaw City, that probability was 26.6% in 2020 and 65.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mackinaw City is ranked the 479th 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). Mackinaw City was ranked the 466th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mackinaw City's White Population

417 residents of Mackinaw City, or 53.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mackinaw City is significantly lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Mackinaw City ranks 536th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mackinaw City's White population has declined by an estimated 42.2%. White residents' share of Mackinaw City's population has decreased from 85.3% to 53.6%.

Mackinaw City is more White than neighboring St. Ignace (46.5% White). Mackinaw City is less White than neighboring Carp Lake (91.6% White), Mackinac Island (57% White), Levering (80.8% White), and Pellston (73.8% White).

Mackinaw City's Black Population

139 residents of Mackinaw City, or 17.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mackinaw City is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Mackinaw City ranks 184th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mackinaw City's Black population has grown by an estimated 826.7%. Black residents' share of Mackinaw City's population has increased from 1.8% to 17.9%.

Mackinaw City is more Black than neighboring St. Ignace (15.9% Black), Carp Lake (0.8% Black), Mackinac Island (14.3% Black), Levering (0% Black), and Pellston (0% Black).

Mackinaw City's Asian Population

34 residents of Mackinaw City, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mackinaw City is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Mackinaw City ranks 160th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mackinaw City's Asian population has grown by an estimated 277.8%. Asian residents' share of Mackinaw City's population has increased from 1.1% to 4.4%.

Mackinaw City is more Asian than neighboring St. Ignace (2.2% Asian), Carp Lake (0% Asian), Mackinac Island (0% Asian), Levering (0% Asian), and Pellston (0% Asian).

Mackinaw City's Hispanic Population

49 residents of Mackinaw City, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mackinaw City is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Mackinaw City ranks 431st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mackinaw City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 104.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Mackinaw City's population has increased from 2.8% to 6.3%.

Mackinaw City is more Hispanic than neighboring St. Ignace (1.8% Hispanic), Carp Lake (0% Hispanic), and Pellston (3.8% Hispanic). Mackinaw City is less Hispanic than neighboring Mackinac Island (13% Hispanic), and Levering (9.6% Hispanic).

Mackinaw City's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Mackinaw City, or 2.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mackinaw City is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Mackinaw City ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mackinaw City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 48.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mackinaw City's population has decreased from 4.1% to 2.3%.

Mackinaw City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Levering (0% Native American/Other). Mackinaw City is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Ignace (22.7% Native American/Other), Carp Lake (3.9% Native American/Other), Mackinac Island (5.9% Native American/Other), and Pellston (8.3% Native American/Other).

Mackinaw City's Multiracial Population

121 residents of Mackinaw City, or 15.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mackinaw City is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Mackinaw City ranks 234th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mackinaw City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 195.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Mackinaw City's population has increased from 4.8% to 15.6%.

Mackinaw City is more Multiracial than neighboring St. Ignace (10.9% Multiracial), Carp Lake (3.7% Multiracial), Mackinac Island (9.8% Multiracial), Levering (9.6% Multiracial), and Pellston (14% 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.