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Mancelona, MI
Village in Antrim County, Michigan.
Population
1,476
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,472
ZIP codes
0
Mancelona and its ZIP codes
Mancelona at a glance
- Mancelona is about 8.3 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,691 a year, 29% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $131,400 (43% below Michigan) and median rent is $791 a month.
Local data for Mancelona, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mancelona, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,691
Poverty rate
16.8%
Median home value
$131,400
Median rent
$791/mo
Homeownership
68.9%
Bachelor's or higher
7.1%
Median age
32.5
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (313), Irish Americans (143), Dutch Americans (63).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Antrim County. PPP loans are for Mancelona.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,356
5,061 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,131
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$241M
FY 2026, $10,289 per person
How people get to work
Mancelona, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.7%
- Carpooled14.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mancelona, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
309
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
22
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 11°F
33.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mancelona, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
20.1%
U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Mancelona
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlbaCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 2.7 |
| BellaireVillage | 8.5 mi | 1.9 |
| Manistee LakeCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 3.6 |
| Lakes of the NorthCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 16.6 |
| AldenCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Rapid CityCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.4 |
| KalkaskaVillage | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| Bear LakeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.8 |
| Central LakeVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| Elk RapidsVillage | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| East JordanCity | 18 mi | 3 |
| Boyne FallsVillage | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| EastportCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2 |
| EllsworthVillage | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| GaylordCity | 21 mi | 5.2 |
| South BoardmanCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mancelona, MI in?
- Mancelona is in Antrim County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Mancelona, MI?
- About 1,476 people live in Mancelona, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mancelona?
- Nearby places include Alba (6.9 mi), Bellaire (8.5 mi), Manistee Lake (8.7 mi), Lakes of the North (8.8 mi), Alden (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023