Saint Ignace, MI cityscape

49781

Saint Ignace, MI

Total Population
3,628
Median Household Income
$59,907
Median Home Value
$142,700
Median Rent
$674

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$59,907
100.3% above state median
Home Value
$142,700
100.7% above state median
Rent
$674
100% above state median
Median Age
49.9 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Saint Ignace, MI

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Mature population with median age of 49.9 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 7.3% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 17.9% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$59,907
-20.3% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.3%
State: $-17,934,661
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 1.95 people

Total Households
1,804
Family Households
40.7%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
27.6%
#2 Industry
Construction
18.5%
#3 Industry
Arts,
14.9%
Total Employed Residents:551

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
12.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
15.7%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
3.1%
47 workers
Public Transit
14.2%
214 workers
Total Commuting Workers:1,507
Commute Insights
Significant portion face long commutes (over 60 minutes)
Good public transit usage (14.2% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
92.7%
1,601 employed
Labor Force
1,746
127 unemployed
Median Age
49.9 years
Per Capita Income
$33,513
Poverty Rate
17.9%

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