The Town FilesMackinac County, Michigan
10,957 people. The median home is worth $174,500 (typical Michigan town: $193,900) and the median household earns $63,909.
Towns in Mackinac County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Ignace | 2,306 | $132,200 | $64,663 | 48.8 |
| Clark | 1,917 | $212,800 | $70,859 | 56.7 |
| Garfield | 1,166 | $176,000 | $52,917 | 53.5 |
| Moran | 1,029 | $230,300 | $68,059 | 53.4 |
| St. Ignace | 973 | $179,400 | $52,656 | 42.8 |
| Portage | 907 | $213,800 | $81,667 | 65.1 |
| Marquette | 611 | $145,100 | $63,875 | 50.0 |
| Mackinac Island | 583 | $733,300 | $95,000 | 40.4 |
| Brevort | 502 | $137,500 | $55,139 | 55.8 |
People and housing
| Mackinac County | Typical Michigan town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $174,500 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $760 | $955 |
| Median household income | $63,909 | $69,792 |
| Median age | 53.0 | 43.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.0% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.1% | 10.4% |
Jobs and pay
4,836 jobs in 2024, average pay $48,728 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 99 storm events in Mackinac County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Mackinac County has been included in 7 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2025 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4880: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 10, 1994 | Freezing | DR-1028: Severe Deep Freeze |
| January 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | EM-3057: Blizzards & Snowstorms |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).