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Cheboygan, MI
City in Cheboygan County, Michigan.
Population
4,820
Land area
6.9sq mi
People per sq mi
702
ZIP codes
0
Cheboygan and its ZIP codes
Cheboygan at a glance
- Cheboygan is about 3.9 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $42,290, 42% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $123,200 (47% below Michigan) and median rent is $683 a month.
Local data for Cheboygan, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cheboygan, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,290
Poverty rate
14.9%
Median home value
$123,200
Median rent
$683/mo
Homeownership
66.9%
Bachelor's or higher
18.8%
Median age
43.3
Average commute
22.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,043), Irish Americans (738), French Americans (256).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cheboygan County. PPP loans are for Cheboygan.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,051
6,125 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,043
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$241M
FY 2026, $9,427 per person
How people get to work
Cheboygan, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.3%
- Carpooled16.6%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle2.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cheboygan, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
203
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
66
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 11°F
32.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cheboygan, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.2%
U.S. 33.3% +8.9 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Cheboygan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Carp LakeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| LeveringCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Mackinaw CityVillage | 16 mi | 3.4 |
| PellstonVillage | 16 mi | 2 |
| Indian RiverCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 12.9 |
| Mackinac IslandCity | 17 mi | 4.4 |
| BrutusCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.8 |
| St. IgnaceCity | 20 mi | 2.6 |
| AlansonVillage | 21 mi | 1 |
| TowerCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| PonshewaingCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.1 |
| OnawayCity | 23 mi | 1.6 |
| OdenCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| ConwayCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.4 |
| WolverineVillage | 26 mi | 1 |
| Cross VillageCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cheboygan, MI in?
- Cheboygan is in Cheboygan County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Cheboygan, MI?
- About 4,820 people live in Cheboygan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cheboygan?
- Nearby places include Carp Lake (14 mi), Levering (15 mi), Mackinaw City (16 mi), Pellston (16 mi), Indian River (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023