Mackinaw City, Michigan is a small town with a population of approximately 1,000. It's a nice place to settle down, as retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (28%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young professionals are less well-represented. Overall, the town's population, with an average age of just under 47, is older than most cities in Michigan. Just 23% of residents rent in Mackinaw City, as the majority own their homes. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $750/month, which is $125/month less than the state average.

Mackinaw City residents have an average commute of about 24 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the typical way to get to work, selected by 32% of workers, while public transit isn't widely used. Relatively few residents (3%) walk to work, though the number does exceed the national average.

Ten percent of the population in Mackinaw City works in entertainment, making it the most common industry. Mackinaw City workers earn an average annual income of almost $50K, around $12,000 less than their peers elsewhere in the state. The town's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345. Mackinaw City has a relatively high percentage of residents older than 25 who possess an Associate's degree (7%) compared to the national average (5%). Further, 18% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.