How long is the commute from Mackinaw City, MI?
Workers who live in Mackinaw City, MI take an average of 13.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
8.6% of workers walk to work.
10.4% work from home.
8.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.0 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Households without a car
- 8.0%
How people in Mackinaw City get to work
| Means of transportation | Mackinaw City | Emmet County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.0% (±17.4 points) | 74.7% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.2% (±6.0 points) | 8.9% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.5 points) | 0.2% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.6% (±6.2 points) | 3.8% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.7% (±3.9 points) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.4% (±8.9 points) | 10.7% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Mackinaw City, the average commute is lower than in Emmet County (19.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mackinaw City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Emmet County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Emmet County, Mackinaw City ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 247 of 253.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mackinaw City
| Vehicles available | Mackinaw City | Emmet County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% (±5.9 points) | 5.0% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.1% (±9.7 points) | 33.7% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.6% (±11.0 points) | 38.6% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.3% (±5.9 points) | 22.6% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Mackinaw City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Emmet County (5.0%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (7.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Mackinaw City
| Mackinaw City | Emmet County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.4% (±8.9 points) | 10.7% (±1.5 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% (±2.4 points) | 95.8% (±1.1 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.8% (±8.0 points) | 91.1% (±1.7 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Mackinaw City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Emmet County (91.1%).
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 Mackinaw City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mackinaw City | — | 13.0 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Mackinaw Township | 4.0 mi | 13.0 minutes (±11.8) | Not measurably different |
| Carp Lake Township (Emmet County) | 7.0 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| St. Ignace | 7.2 mi | 31.3 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Mackinac Island | 8.2 mi | 8.8 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Hebron Township | 9.0 mi | 31.8 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Bliss Township | 9.9 mi | 30.8 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Beaugrand Township | 13 mi | 18.4 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Munro Township | 14 mi | 30.5 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Carp Lake Township (Emmet County), MI (24.2 minutes), St. Ignace, MI (31.3 minutes), Hebron Township, MI (31.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Emmet County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pellston | 24.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 2 | Alanson | 19.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 3 | Mackinaw City | 13.0 minutes (±3.3) |
Mackinaw City lies inside Wawatam Township, whose figures include it, so it is ranked only against places like it.
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 Mackinaw City
How long is the average commute in Mackinaw City?
Workers who live in Mackinaw City, MI take an average of 13.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mackinaw City without a car?
8.0% of households in Mackinaw City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mackinaw City?
10.4% (±8.9 points) of workers who live in Mackinaw City worked from home, and 88.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mackinaw City village, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mackinaw City village, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mackinaw City village, 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 Mackinaw City village, Michigan (place:50320, 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 .
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