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Manistee, MI
City in Manistee County, Michigan.
Population
6,275
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,914
ZIP codes
0
Manistee and its ZIP codes
Manistee at a glance
- Manistee is about 11 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,541, 17% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,100 (29% below Michigan) and median rent is $768 a month.
Local data for Manistee, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Manistee, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,541
Poverty rate
16.8%
Median home value
$164,100
Median rent
$768/mo
Homeownership
73.2%
Bachelor's or higher
23.1%
Median age
45.0
Average commute
15.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,015), Polish Americans (935), Irish Americans (835).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Manistee County. PPP loans are for Manistee.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,320
7,448 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,847
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$232M
FY 2026, $9,256 per person
How people get to work
Manistee, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.1%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home12.6%
Average one-way commute: 15.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Manistee, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
240
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
37
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 19°F
36.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Manistee, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Manistee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EastlakeVillage | 1.6 mi | 1.2 |
| Oak HillCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.5 |
| Filer CityCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.2 |
| ParkdaleCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 1.5 |
| StronachCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.3 |
| OnekamaVillage | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| Free SoilVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| Bear LakeVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| FountainVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| BrethrenCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| ArcadiaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| KalevaVillage | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| WellstonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| ScottvilleCity | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| LudingtonCity | 21 mi | 3.4 |
| CusterVillage | 21 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Manistee, MI in?
- Manistee is in Manistee County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Manistee, MI?
- About 6,275 people live in Manistee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Manistee?
- Nearby places include Eastlake (1.6 mi), Oak Hill (2 mi), Filer City (2.7 mi), Parkdale (3.2 mi), Stronach (3.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023