Michigan

Mackinac

10,834
2020 population
1800
first census record
23
census records

About Mackinac

Mackinac, Michigan, first appears in the United States federal census in 1800, when it recorded a population of 551. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 10,834.

Its recorded population peaked at 11,943 in 2000, and has since declined by roughly 9 percent.

On the ground today, 16 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Capture of Fort Michilimackinac 1763, Battle of Mackinac Island — First, Battle of Mackinac Island — First Capture (Jul 17 1812), and 27 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202010,834
201011,113
200011,943
199010,674
198010,178
19709,660
196010,853
19509,287
19409,438
19308,783
19208,026
19109,249
19007,703
18907,830
18802,902
18701,716
18601,938
18503,598
1840923
1830877
1820819
1810615
1800551
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Mackinac

Military engagements that took place in Mackinac, Michigan.

Capture of Fort Michilimackinac 1763
1763
Battle of Mackinac Island — First
1812
Battle of Mackinac Island — First Capture (Jul 17 1812)
1812
Fort Mackinac Capture
1812
Battle of Mackinac Island
1812
Surrender of Fort Mackinac
1812
Capture of Fort Mackinac 1812
1812
Siege of Fort Mackinac
1812
Battle of Mackinac Island — Second
1814
Siege of Fort Mackinac 1814 (American attempt)
1814
Battle of Mackinac Island — US Repulse (Aug 4 1814)
1814
Battle of Mackinac Island (1814)
1814
Battle of Mackinac Island 1814
1814
Second Battle of Mackinac Island
1814
Recapture of Fort Mackinac (US Attempt)
1814
Battle of Mackinac Island — American Repulse
1814

Historic places in Mackinac

National Register of Historic Places listings in Mackinac, Michigan.

St. Ignace Mission
St. Ignace
Fort Mackinac
Mackinac Island
Indian Dormitory
Mackinac Island
Mission House
Mackinac Island
Manitou Lodge
Naubinway
Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island
Martin Reef Light Station
Clark Township
St. Helena Island Light Station
St. Ignace
Young, Lawrence Andrew, Cottage
Mackinac Island
Hessel School
Hessel
Round Island Passage Light
Mackinac Island
Mission Church
Mackinac Island
Round Island Lighthouse
Mackinac Island
Grand Hotel
Mackinac Island
Mackinac Trail-Carp River Bridge
St. Ignace Township
Lansing Shoals Light Station
Newton Township
Marquette Street Archaeological District
St. Ignace
Geary, Mathew, House
Mackinac Island
Lasanen Site
St. Ignace
Scott Point Site
Gould City
Juntunen Site
Pointe Aux Pins
Hiawatha Sportsman's Club 1931 Maintenance Building and Commissary
Millecoquins
Sacred Heart-Gros Cap Church
Moran Township
Stuart, Robert, House
Mackinac Island
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Frequently asked about Mackinac

When does Mackinac first appear in the US census?
Mackinac, Michigan first appears in the federal census in 1800, with a recorded population of 551.
What is the population of Mackinac?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Mackinac had a recorded population of 10,834.
When did Mackinac's population peak?
Mackinac's recorded population peaked at 11,943 in 2000.
Were any battles fought in Mackinac?
16 documented military engagements took place in Mackinac, including Capture of Fort Michilimackinac 1763, Battle of Mackinac Island — First, Battle of Mackinac Island — First Capture (Jul 17 1812).
How many historic places are in Mackinac?
27 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Mackinac, Michigan.
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