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Manistique, MI

City in Schoolcraft County, Michigan.

Population

2,863

Land area

3.2sq mi

People per sq mi

892

ZIP codes

0

Manistique and its ZIP codes

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Manistique at a glance

  • Manistique is about 5 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • The median household income is $38,446, 47% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $93,300 (60% below Michigan) and median rent is $665 a month.

Local data for Manistique, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Manistique, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$38,446

Poverty rate

18.4%

Median home value

$93,300

Median rent

$665/mo

Homeownership

78.4%

Bachelor's or higher

17.9%

Median age

47.3

Average commute

14.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (545), Irish Americans (277), French Americans (260).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Schoolcraft County. PPP loans are for Manistique.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.8%

Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$52,123

2,764 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$52,654

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$78.7M

FY 2026, $9,777 per person

Schoolcraft County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Manistique, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone76.1%
  • Carpooled11.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked8.1%
  • Bicycle0.8%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home3.5%

Average one-way commute: 14.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Manistique, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

549

Countywide, mostly winter weather

Flood insurance policies

2

0.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

73° / 10°F

33.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Manistique, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.4%

U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts

Diabetes

15.5%

U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts

Smoking

20.0%

U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.7%

U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts

Cities near Manistique

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
GardenVillage19 mi0.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Manistique, MI in?
Manistique is in Schoolcraft County, Michigan.
What is the population of Manistique, MI?
About 2,863 people live in Manistique, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Manistique?
Nearby places include Garden (19 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023