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Manistee

County:
Manistee County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.279
State:
Michigan

Manistee is a city located in Manistee County, Michigan. Manistee has a 2026 population of 6,220. It is also the county seat of Manistee County. Manistee is currently declining at a rate of -0.16% annually and its population has decreased by -0.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,282 in 2020.

The median household income in Manistee is $60,541 with a poverty rate of 16.8%. The median age in Manistee is 45 years: 42.4 years for males, and 47.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 85.0 males.

6.2K
Total Population
1,897
Density (mi²)
-10 -0.16%
Growth

Manistee Population

Manistee Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20266,220-10-0.16%
20256,230-11-0.18%
20246,241-28-0.45%
20236,26910.02%
20226,268-49-0.78%
20216,317350.56%
20206,28280.13%
20196,133260.43%
20186,10710.02%
20176,106470.78%
20166,059-17-0.28%
20156,076-11-0.18%
20146,087-24-0.39%
20136,111-60-0.97%
20126,171-41-0.66%
20116,212-6-0.1%
20106,218-8-0.13%
20006,586-148-2.2%
19906,734-931-12.15%
19807,665-58-0.75%
19707,723-601-7.22%
19608,324-318-3.68%
19508,642-52-0.6%
19408,6946167.63%
19308,078-1,616-16.67%
19209,694-2,687-21.7%
191012,381-1,879-13.18%
190014,2601,44811.3%
189012,8125,88284.88%
18806,9303,587107.3%
18703,34300%

Median Age

Overall: 45 years
Female: 47.6 years
Male: 42.4 years

Manistee Adults

There are 5,060 adults, (1,574 of whom are seniors) in Manistee.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,391 (54%)
Male: 2,884 (46%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Manistee includes 86.47% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,42686.47%
Two or more races5859.32%
Native American1181.88%
Black or African American1121.78%
Asian220.35%
Other race120.19%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races3124.97%
White230.37%
Other race120.19%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,40386.1%
Two or more races2734.35%
Native American1181.88%
Black or African American1121.78%
Asian220.35%

Manistee Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Manistee 's average per capita income is $38,705. Household income levels show a median of $60,541. The poverty rate stands at 16.8%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$88,333-
Families$80,301$92,377
Households$60,541$75,382
Non Families$36,639$49,711

$38,705

Average Income

$60,541

Median Household Income

16.8%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)