Mackinaw City

Village in Emmet County, Michigan

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Mackinaw City is a village in Emmet County, Michigan, with 846 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 594 ft (181 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Carp Lake, 6.0 miles S.

About Mackinaw City

Mackinaw City ( MAK-ə-naw) is a village divided between Cheboygan and Emmet counties in the U.S. state of Michigan. It had a population of 846 at the 2020 census.

Mackinaw City is located at the northernmost point of the Lower Peninsula at the southern end of the Mackinac Bridge, which crosses the Straits of Mackinac to the city of St. Ignace in the Upper Peninsula. Mackinaw City and St. Ignace serve as the main access points for ferry service to and from Mackinac Island. Mackinaw City is considered one of Michigan's most popular tourist destinations and includes many historic sites, including Fort Michilimackinac State Park, Old Mackinac Point Light, McGulpin Point Light, and the nearby Dousman's Mill.

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Living in Mackinaw City

Median household income
$42,031
Median home value
$224,300
Median rent
$865/mo
Median age
49.1
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Mackinaw City, MI population

Mackinaw City had 846 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census846
Density246 per sq mi (95 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Mackinaw City at a glance

StateMichigan (MI)
CountyEmmet County
TypeVillage
Population846 (2020)
Land area3.44 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Water area4.21 sq mi (10.91 km²)
Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Coordinates45.7839° N, 84.7566° W
ZIP code49701
Official websitemackinawcity.org
Census code (GEOID)2650320

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Mackinaw City

What county is Mackinaw City in?

Mackinaw City is in Emmet County, Michigan.

What is the population of Mackinaw City, MI?

846 people lived in Mackinaw City at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Mackinaw City, MI?

The ZIP code of Mackinaw City is 49701.

What is the elevation of Mackinaw City?

594 feet (181 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Mackinaw City?

Carp Lake (6.0 mi), St. Ignace (7.2 mi), Mackinac Island (8.2 mi), Levering (10.4 mi), Pellston (16.1 mi).

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