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Munising, MI

City in Alger County, Michigan.

Population

1,975

Land area

5.3sq mi

People per sq mi

376

ZIP codes

0

Munising and its ZIP codes

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Munising at a glance

  • Munising is about 2.1 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $59,808 a year, 18% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,300 (49% below Michigan) and median rent is $706 a month.

Local data for Munising, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Munising, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$59,808

Poverty rate

4.2%

Median home value

$117,300

Median rent

$706/mo

Homeownership

68.4%

Bachelor's or higher

29.7%

Median age

49.7

Average commute

16.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (412), Irish Americans (255), French Americans (215).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alger County. PPP loans are for Munising.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.3%

Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$51,436

2,678 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$46,833

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$89.4M

FY 2026, $10,106 per person

Alger County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone63.3%
  • Carpooled8.6%
  • Public transit2.6%
  • Walked10.9%
  • Bicycle0.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.5%
  • Worked from home8.6%

Average one-way commute: 16.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Munising, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

676

Countywide, mostly winter weather

Flood insurance policies

19

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

75° / 13°F

31.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Munising, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.0%

U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts

Diabetes

13.3%

U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts

Smoking

15.3%

U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.9%

U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts

Cities near Munising

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ChathamVillage16 mi2.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Munising, MI in?
Munising is in Alger County, Michigan.
What is the population of Munising, MI?
About 1,975 people live in Munising, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Munising?
Nearby places include Chatham (16 mi).

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