How long is the commute from Mackinac Island, MI?
Workers who live in Mackinac Island, MI take an average of 8.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
0.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
32.9% of workers walk to work.
8.9% work from home.
59.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 8.8 minutes (±4.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Households without a car
- 59.7%
How people in Mackinac Island get to work
| Means of transportation | Mackinac Island | Mackinac County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 0.8% (±1.1 points) | 65.8% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.3% (±26.0 points) | 6.5% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.8 points) | 7.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 32.9% (±24.3 points) | 4.6% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 43.1% (±26.8 points) | 5.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.9% (±6.7 points) | 10.5% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Mackinac Island, the average commute is lower than in Mackinac County (24.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mackinac Island, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Mackinac County (7.5%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Mackinac County, Mackinac Island ranks 12 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1515 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mackinac Island
| Vehicles available | Mackinac Island | Mackinac County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 59.7% (±16.0 points) | 10.1% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.1% (±13.6 points) | 33.5% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 1.7% (±2.5 points) | 39.4% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 8.5% (±13.7 points) | 17.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Mackinac Island, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Mackinac County (10.1%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (7.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Mackinac Island
| Mackinac Island | Mackinac County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.9% (±6.7 points) | 10.5% (±2.1 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±15.6 points) | 92.7% (±1.3 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.3% (±10.9 points) | 84.4% (±2.2 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Mackinac Island, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Mackinac County (84.4%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (90.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Mackinac Island
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mackinac Island | — | 8.8 minutes (±4.3) | — |
| St. Ignace | 5.4 mi | 31.3 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Mackinaw City | 8.2 mi | 13.0 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Mackinaw Township | 8.7 mi | 13.0 minutes (±11.8) | Not measurably different |
| Wawatam Township | 11 mi | 16.3 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| St. Ignace Township | 13 mi | 17.8 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Hebron Township | 13 mi | 31.8 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Beaugrand Township | 14 mi | 18.4 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Carp Lake Township (Emmet County) | 15 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: St. Ignace, MI (31.3 minutes), Wawatam Township, MI (16.3 minutes), St. Ignace Township, MI (17.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Mackinac County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Portage Township | 27.8 minutes (±8.1) |
| 7 | Moran Township | 20.3 minutes (±5.1) |
| 8 | Brevort Township | 19.5 minutes (±4.4) |
| 9 | Garfield Township (Mackinac County) | 18.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 10 | St. Ignace Township | 17.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 11 | Clark Township | 16.8 minutes (±4.0) |
| 12 | Mackinac Island | 8.8 minutes (±4.3) |
Showing 7 of 12 places in Mackinac County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Mackinac Island
How long is the average commute in Mackinac Island?
Workers who live in Mackinac Island, MI take an average of 8.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mackinac Island without a car?
59.7% of households in Mackinac Island have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mackinac Island?
8.9% (±6.7 points) of workers who live in Mackinac Island worked from home, and 90.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mackinac Island city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mackinac Island city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mackinac Island city, Michigan
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Mackinac Island city, Michigan (place:50280, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .