Manistee County, MI

County

Cities in Manistee County

Neighborhoods in Manistee County

Red Park / Onekama Junction

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Manistee

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

24.9%

Households with Children

20.7%

School Enrollment K-12

2,091

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.0%
School Age (5-17): 12.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.2%
Working Age (35-54): 22.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 16.0%
Seniors (65+): 28.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.8%
High School / GED: 33.3%
Some College or Associate's: 34.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 24.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 13.9%
Single Parents: 6.8%
Couples & Adults: 42.4%
Living Alone: 36.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
Asian: 0.4%
Black or African American: 3.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 39.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.8%
Other White: 59.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 79.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 19.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 96.6%
Spanish: 1.4%
European & Indo-European: 1.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.2%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.1%
Elementary (1-4): 3.2%
Middle School (5-8): 4.0%
High School (9-12): 4.2%
College / Graduate: 2.4%
Not Enrolled: 84.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources