County profile · Michigan
Mackinac County, MI market data
How Mackinac County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 11,236
- +3.8% since 2020
- Households
- 5,199
- Median household income
- $63,909
- +33.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $174,500
- Jobs located here
- 3,157
- Highest market score
- 82
- Doctors, dentists and clinics, #77 of 2,394 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Mackinac County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Mackinac County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
Mackinac County has an estimated 11,236 people and 5,199 households. Population estimates put the population change in Mackinac County from 2020 to 2025 at +3.8%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Mackinac County is $63,909, 21% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 33.3%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Mackinac County runs highest on medical and dental services (an index of 99, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (57).
Of the business types scored in Mackinac County, medical and dental practices (82); hair salons (69); and salons, barbers and spas (66) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For medical and dental practices, that ranks #77 of 2,394 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for bakeries and dessert shops (5.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (64% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Mackinac County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Mackinac County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 82 | #77 of 2,394 | 16 | 30.8 | $416K | 273 | 4 |
| Hair salons | 69 | #324 of 2,339 | 8 | 15.4 | $578K | 134 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 66 | #428 of 2,385 | 15 | 28.9 | $308K | 145 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 56 | #921 of 2,272 | 5 | 9.6 | $1.5M | 123 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 55 | #986 of 2,401 | 18 | 34.6 | $272K | 101 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 41 | #1,357 of 2,087 | 7 | 13.5 | $1.3M | 103 | 6 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 36 | #1,671 of 2,210 | 12 | 23.1 | $766K | 87 | 6 |
| Pizza | 35 | #1,625 of 2,090 | 5 | 9.6 | $3.6M | 71 | 15 |
| Real estate | 32 | #2,006 of 2,229 | 16 | 30.8 | Index only | 97 | 8 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 30 | #2,025 of 2,176 | 15 | 28.9 | Index only | 82 | 5 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 27 | #1,703 of 1,889 | 26 | 50.0 | $691K | 17 | 4 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 27 | #1,846 of 2,063 | 14 | 26.9 | $1.3M | 35 | 4 |
| Convenience stores | 27 | #1,898 of 2,261 | 12 | 23.1 | $2.4M | 31 | 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 23 | #2,243 of 2,405 | 141 | 271.2 | $127K | 34 | 48 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 23 | #2,262 of 2,405 | 72 | 138.5 | $250K | 38 | 29 |
| Grocery stores | 22 | #1,856 of 2,070 | 9 | 17.3 | $3.3M | 35 | 6 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 22 | #2,187 of 2,402 | 29 | 55.8 | $1M | 30 | 9 |
| Gas stations | 22 | #2,191 of 2,358 | 12 | 23.1 | $1.1M | 44 | 10 |
| Auto repair shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.7 | $1.2M | 275 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.7 | $1.7M | 169 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.7 | $3.2M | 130 | 11 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.7 | $1.4M | 86 | 6 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.8 | $1.5M | 82 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.8 | $6M | 196 | 15 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.8 | $1.9M | 66 | 6 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.8 | $1.5M | 176 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.8 | $2.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.8 | $6.3M | Too few | 6 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.8 | $6.3M | Too few | 5 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.8 | $4.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.8 | $1.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.8 | $3.3M | Too few | 4 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $4.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $6.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $907K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $5.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $3.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $6.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $3.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Mackinac County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $4.9M | $942 | 98 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $12.7M | $2,442 | 94 |
| Food away from home | $18M | $3,457 | 85 |
| Groceries | $29.4M | $5,647 | 89 |
| Personal care products and services | $4.6M | $890 | 89 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.7M | $331 | 57 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.7M | $720 | 73 |
| Medical and dental services | $6.7M | $1,279 | 99 |
| Pets | $3.8M | $737 | 81 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $9.2M | $1,769 | 86 |
| Vehicle insurance | $7.7M | $1,485 | 76 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $12.7M | $2,434 | 81 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $5.8M | $1,113 | 79 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $67M | $12,890 | 77 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Mackinac County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 11,236+3.8% since 2020
- Households
- 5,199
- Median age
- 52.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 78%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 1,022 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 11
- Median household income
- $63,909+33.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $80,880
- Median home value
- $174,500
- Jobs located here
- 3,157
- Daytime population
- 10,549Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Mackinac County?
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Questions
How fast is Mackinac County, MI growing?
Population estimates put Mackinac County at 11,236 people in 2025, up 3.8% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 5,199 households. Median household income rose 33.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Mackinac County, MI spend?
Households in Mackinac County spend about $67M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $29.4M on groceries and $18M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Mackinac County spend the most on medical and dental services (an index of 99, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (57).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Mackinac County, MI?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Mackinac County are for medical and dental practices (82); hair salons (69); and salons, barbers and spas (66). Mackinac County ranks #77 of 2,394 scored counties for medical and dental practices.
How does Mackinac County, MI compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Mackinac County is $63,909 a year, 21% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 3.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $174,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Mackinac County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for bakeries and dessert shops (5.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (64% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 18 of the 56 business types have a score in Mackinac County, each ranked against other counties.
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