Manistique
City in Schoolcraft County, Michigan

Manistique is a city in Schoolcraft County, Michigan, with 2,828 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 600 ft (183 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Garden, 19.8 miles SW.
- 2,828residents (2020 Census)
- 600 ftelevation · 183 m
- 3.2 sq miland area · 8.3 km²
- 881 / sq mipopulation density
- 49854ZIP code
About Manistique
Manistique ( man-iss-TEEK) is the only city in and the county seat of Schoolcraft County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 2,828.
The city borders the adjacent Manistique Township, but the two are administered independently. The city lies on the north shore of Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Manistique River, which forms a natural harbor that has been improved with breakwaters, dredging, and the Manistique East Breakwater Light. The city is named after the river. The economy depends heavily on tourism from Lake Michigan, as well as nearby Indian Lake State Park and Palms Book State Park.
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Living in Manistique
- Median household income
- $38,446
- Median home value
- $93,300
- Median rent
- $665/mo
- Median age
- 47.3
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Manistique had 2,828 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,828 |
|---|---|
| Density | 881 per sq mi (340 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Manistique at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Schoolcraft County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,828 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.21 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km²) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.9597° N, 86.2510° W |
| ZIP code | 49854 |
| Official website | cityofmanistique.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2650760 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Manistique
- Garden19.8 mi SW
- Rapid River34.8 mi W
- Munising37.0 mi NW
- St. James37.8 mi SE
- Gladstone38.0 mi W
- Naubinway39.4 mi E
- Chatham42.0 mi NW
- Escanaba42.7 mi W
- Rock44.3 mi W
- Newberry44.7 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Manistique
What county is Manistique in?
Manistique is in Schoolcraft County, Michigan.
What is the population of Manistique, MI?
2,828 people lived in Manistique at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Manistique, MI?
The ZIP code of Manistique is 49854.
What is the elevation of Manistique?
600 feet (183 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Manistique?
Garden (19.8 mi), Rapid River (34.8 mi), Munising (37.0 mi), St. James (37.8 mi), Gladstone (38.0 mi).
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