The population of Mack City, Michigan, is approximately 2,000. The city was incorporated in 1848. The population was spread out, with 16.5% of the population being under 18 years of age, 11.2% under 24, 26.1% from 18-24, 30.7% from 25-44, and 29.8% from 45-64. Twenty-four percent of the population was 65 years of age or older. The median age in the city was forty-five years, with a male to female ratio of eighty-six to one.
Located in the northern counties of the Lower Peninsula, Mackinaw City is a picturesque town. Its central shopping district is located along Central Avenue downtown, and there is a movie theater at Mackinaw Crossings mall. In addition to retail and restaurants, the city also has more hotels than most other communities in the area. However, most businesses are closed during the winter months. Therefore, the population of Mack City is declining every year.
The city's median household income is $32,016, and its median family income is $37,356. In terms of gender, males had a median income of $30,426 and females, $23,882. The city's poverty rate was a high 30.4%, and nearly one-fifth of the population was below the poverty line. The city has a low rate of crime, which is also a good indicator of the quality of life.