Mackinac County

Mackinac Bridge viewed from shore with flowered bushes in the foreground

Mackinac County is a destination for tourists interested in culture, history, and exploring the outdoors. It is home to Mackinac Island, Bois Blanc Island, and the 36 island archipelago known as the Les Cheneaux Islands. Lake Superior State Forest and Hiawatha National Forest acreage combine to make up 53 percent of the County’s land area. It also includes 3,781 acres of protected sand dunes and 298 miles of Great Lakes shoreline – specifically Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. These extensive natural assets make Mackinac County an outdoor lover’s dream.

Mackinac County Population Trends
Year Population
2021 10,814
2020 10,834
2018 10,787
2017 10,756
2016 10,717
2015 10,822
2014 11,003
2013 11,012
2012 11,075
2011 11,019
2010 11,111