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St. Ignace, MI
City in Mackinac County, Michigan.
Population
2,463
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
934
ZIP codes
0
St. Ignace and its ZIP codes
St. Ignace at a glance
- St. Ignace is about 5.2 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $64,663 a year, 11% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $132,200 (43% below Michigan) and median rent is $607 a month.
Local data for St. Ignace, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
St. Ignace, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,663
Poverty rate
24.6%
Median home value
$132,200
Median rent
$607/mo
Homeownership
64.5%
Bachelor's or higher
18.1%
Median age
48.8
Average commute
31.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (465), Jamaican Americans (352), Irish Americans (253).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mackinac County. PPP loans are for St. Ignace.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,449
4,804 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,779
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$106M
FY 2026, $9,740 per person
How people get to work
St. Ignace, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.8%
- Carpooled1.5%
- Public transit28.3%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 31.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
St. Ignace, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
99
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
38
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
76° / 11°F
33.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in St. Ignace, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.6%
U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near St. Ignace
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mackinac IslandCity | 5.1 mi | 4.4 |
| Mackinaw CityVillage | 6.9 mi | 3.4 |
| Carp LakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| LeveringCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| CheboyganCity | 20 mi | 6.9 |
| Cross VillageCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| PellstonVillage | 22 mi | 2 |
| BrutusCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.8 |
| AlansonVillage | 30 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is St. Ignace, MI in?
- St. Ignace is in Mackinac County, Michigan.
- What is the population of St. Ignace, MI?
- About 2,463 people live in St. Ignace, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near St. Ignace?
- Nearby places include Mackinac Island (5.1 mi), Mackinaw City (6.9 mi), Carp Lake (13 mi), Levering (17 mi), Cheboygan (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023