Mackinac County

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This type of information can be obtained from the data gathered in 2000 by the U.S. Census Bureau. The census has enabled fact sheets to be compiled that contain population, housing, economic, and geographical data useful in determining target markets.

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Mackinac County, MI
Curtis Township, MI
Mackinac Island, MI
Moran Township, MI
St. Ignace, MI

Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Office

Curtis Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau
P.O. Box 477
Curtis, MI 49820
Phone: (906) 586-3700
Internet: www.curtischamber.com

Les Cheneaux Area Tourist Association
P.O. Box 10
Cedarville, MI 49719
Phone: (906) 484-3935
Internet: www.lescheneaux.org

Les Cheneaux Area Tourist Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 10
Cedarville, MI 49719 Phone: 906.484.3935
toll free: 888.364.7526
email: Les Cheneaux Islands Chamber of Commerce Internet: www.lescheneaux.net

Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau
P.O. Box 451
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
Phone: (906) 847-3783
Internet: www.mackinacisland.org

Manistique Lakes Area Tourism Bureau
P.O. Box 8
Curtis, MI 49820
Phone: (906) 586-3700
Internet: www.curtismi.com

Naubinway-Engadine Merchants Association
P.O. Box 132
Naubinway, MI 49762
Phone: (906) 477-6255

St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce/St. Ignace Convention and Visitor's Bureau
560 North State Street
St. Ignace, MI 49781
Phone: (906) 643-8717
Internet: www.stignace.com

Economic Development

First Step
First Step consultants hold free one-on-one sessions in most counties around the U.P., usually at the local Chamber of Commerce, and offer workshops on starting your own business.
Email: 1ststep@chartermi.net
Phone: (800) 562-9828

Mackinac County EDC
100 S. Marley St., Rm. 125
St. Ignace, MI 49781
Phone: (906) 643-0356
Fax: (906) 643-6581

Michigan Works! Employment and Resource Center
Mackinac Service Center
396 North State Street
St. Ignace, MI 49781
Phone: (906) 643-8158
Fax: (906) 643-0372
Internet: www.michiganworks.org/page.cfm/44/

Northern Initiatives
P.O. Box 7009
Marquette, MI 49855
Phone: (906) 228-5571
Fax: (906) 228-5572
Internet: www.northerninitiatives.com

Population

2006 Population: 11,331
Population Density: 11.7
2000 Population: 11,943 *Largest City: St. Ignace

Births and Deaths

Very little births could indicate there are no hospitals in this area and visa-versa.

Births: 96
Deaths: 139

Housing

Owner Occupied Housing Units: 4,008
Median Home Value: $89,800

Income Per Capita

$33,806

Workforce Employment Rates

2006 Average Unemployment Rate: 3.5
2006 Average Work Force: 7,695
*Largest City: St. Ignace

Crime in 2005

Murder: 0
Rape: 2
Robbery: 0
Aggravated Assault: 4
Burglary: 21
Larceny: 18
Motor Vehicle Theft: 9
Arson: 1
Index Total: 55

Licensed Drivers

includes Moped and Minor Restricted Licenses

Licensed Drivers: 9,421
Total Operator: 8,349
Total Chauffer: 1,072

Distance to Major Cities

Miles to...
410 miles to Chicago 290 miles to Detroit 230 miles to Lansing 360 miles to Milwaukee 395 miles to Minneapolis

Number of Voters

Total: 9,487

Climate

January Average Max Temp (F): 26 degrees
January Average Min Temp (F): 8 degrees
Days Below 0 Degrees: 26
Average Snowfall in Inches: 71

July Average Max Temp (F): 76 degrees
July Average Min Temp (F): 54 degrees
Days Above 90 Degrees: 3
Average Rain in Inches: 32

Growing Season: 116

Statistics courtesy of Upper Peninsula Business Register & Market Facts Guide 2007