St. Ignace
City in Mackinac County, Michigan
St. Ignace is a city in Mackinac County, Michigan, with 2,306 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 587 ft (179 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mackinac Island, 5.4 miles E.
- 2,306residents (2020 Census)
- 587 ftelevation · 179 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.8 km²
- 874 / sq mipopulation density
- 49781ZIP code
About St. Ignace
St. Ignace ( IG-nəss) is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Mackinac County. The city had a population of 2,306 at the 2020 census. St. Ignace Township is located just to the north of the city; the two are administered separately.
St. Ignace is located along Lake Huron in the Upper Peninsula on the northern side of the Straits of Mackinac. The city serves as a gateway to the state's Upper Peninsula for travelers coming from the Lower Peninsula, as the city is at the north end of the Mackinac Bridge, opposite Mackinaw City. It has one of two ports which provide ferry service to nearby Mackinac Island.
St. Ignace's history dates back to 1671 when French Jesuit priests founded the St. Ignace Mission, which makes it one of the oldest European settlements in the state after Sault Ste. Marie. The area was previously inhabited by the Wyandot people, as well as the Ojibwe and Ottawa tribes of Native Americans. St. Ignace soon became the center of fur trading with the French. It was incorporated as a village in 1882 and a city in 1883. The Mackinac Bands of Chippewa and Ottawa Indians is headquartered at St. Ignace, and the city continues to have a high population of Native Americans.
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Living in St. Ignace
- Median household income
- $64,663
- Median home value
- $132,200
- Median rent
- $607/mo
- Median age
- 48.8
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St. Ignace had 2,306 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,306 |
|---|---|
| Density | 874 per sq mi (338 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
St. Ignace at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Mackinac County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,306 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.64 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.8872° N, 84.7317° W |
| ZIP code | 49781 |
| Official website | stignace.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2670840 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near St. Ignace
- Mackinac Island5.4 mi E
- Mackinaw City7.2 mi S
- Carp Lake13.2 mi S
- Levering17.6 mi S
- Cheboygan21.2 mi SE
- Cross Village22.2 mi SW
- Pellston23.3 mi S
- Brutus27.2 mi S
- Kincheloe29.5 mi NE
- Alanson30.9 mi S
- Indian River32.2 mi S
- Oden32.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about St. Ignace
What county is St. Ignace in?
St. Ignace is in Mackinac County, Michigan.
What is the population of St. Ignace, MI?
2,306 people lived in St. Ignace at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of St. Ignace, MI?
The ZIP code of St. Ignace is 49781.
What is the elevation of St. Ignace?
587 feet (179 m) above sea level.
What towns are near St. Ignace?
Mackinac Island (5.4 mi), Mackinaw City (7.2 mi), Carp Lake (13.2 mi), Levering (17.6 mi), Cheboygan (21.2 mi).
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