Manistee is a city located in Manistee County Michigan. Manistee has a 2024 population of 6,281. It is also the county seat of Manistee County. Manistee is currently growing at a rate of 0.03% annually and its population has increased by 0.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,273 in 2020.
The average household income in Manistee is $72,142 with a poverty rate of 14.03%. The median age in Manistee is 47.2 years: 44.1 years for males, and 48.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Manistee was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,479 | 87.31% |
| Two or more races | 527 | 8.4% |
| Black or African American | 146 | 2.33% |
| Native American | 85 | 1.35% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.32% |
| Other race | 18 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,798 | 2.22 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Non Family | 1,221 | 1.23 | 60 | 40 |
| Married | 1,213 | 2.87 | 89.3 | 10.7 |
| Female | 311 | 3.11 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Male | 53 | 4.98 | 88.7 | 11.3 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
73.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 450 | 10.14% |
| Associates Degree | 345 | 7.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 687 | 15.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 273 | 6.15% |
| High School Graduate | 1,219 | 27.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 67 | 1.51% |
| Some College | 1,395 | 31.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,985 | 3,566 | 877 |
| 2+ Races | 219 | 203 | 70 |
| Hispanic | 138 | 84 | 9 |
| Black | 82 | 80 | 0 |
| Native American | 68 | 42 | 0 |
| Asian | 20 | 20 | 13 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,859 | $59,712 | $73,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $30,430 | $31,055 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,378 | $36,309 | $20,404 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,080 | $30,852 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,456 | $36,239 | $36,670 |
| Some College | $41,719 | $33,882 | $42,802 |
$36,456
Average Earnings
$36,239
Average Male
$36,670
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.08% of Manistee residents speak only English, while 5.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,395 | 723 | 13.4% |
| Multiple | 521 | 121 | 23.22% |
| Hispanic | 298 | 47 | 15.77% |
| Native | 85 | 26 | 30.59% |
| Black | 146 | 2 | 1.37% |
14.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.01%
Male Poverty Rate
13.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Manistee is Native, with 30.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Manistee is Black, with 1.37% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.57% |
| Some College | 12.99% |
| High School | 9.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 17.35% |
| Male Employed | 12.48% |
| Female Employed | 7.08% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,625 | $88,424 |
| Households | $59,315 | $72,142 |
| Married Families | $82,112 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,103 | $48,482 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.8%
Male Marriage Rate
40.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
447
Number of Veterans
375
Male Veterans
72
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 154 |
| First Gulf War | 94 |
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
| World War II | 13 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 142 |
| 35 to 54 | 130 |
| 55 to 64 | 84 |
| 75+ | 63 |
| 18 to 34 | 28 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 393 | 8.7% |
| Black | 40 | 48.78% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 3.09% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 4.62% |
| Native American | 5 | 7.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.4%
Labor Force Participation
49.5%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.73%
Born in Manistee
96.56%
Native Born
3.44%
Foreign Born
1.85%
Non Citizen
1.59%
Naturalized
96.56% of Manistee residents were born in the United States, with 78.73% having been born in Michigan. 1.85% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,291 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2028 | 6,289 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2027 | 6,287 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2026 | 6,285 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2025 | 6,283 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2024 | 6,281 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2023 | 6,279 | 12 | 0.19% |
| 2022 | 6,267 | -40 | -0.63% |
| 2021 | 6,307 | 34 | 0.54% |
| 2020 | 6,273 | 140 | 2.28% |
| 2019 | 6,133 | 26 | 0.43% |
| 2018 | 6,107 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 6,106 | 47 | 0.78% |
| 2016 | 6,059 | -17 | -0.28% |
| 2015 | 6,076 | -11 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 6,087 | -24 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 6,111 | -60 | -0.97% |
| 2012 | 6,171 | -41 | -0.66% |
| 2011 | 6,212 | -6 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 6,218 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,586 | -148 | -2.2% |
| 1990 | 6,734 | -931 | -12.15% |
| 1980 | 7,665 | -58 | -0.75% |
| 1970 | 7,723 | -601 | -7.22% |
| 1960 | 8,324 | -318 | -3.68% |
| 1950 | 8,642 | -52 | -0.6% |
| 1940 | 8,694 | 616 | 7.63% |
| 1930 | 8,078 | -1,616 | -16.67% |
| 1920 | 9,694 | -2,687 | -21.7% |
| 1910 | 12,381 | -1,879 | -13.18% |
| 1900 | 14,260 | 1,448 | 11.3% |
| 1890 | 12,812 | 5,882 | 84.88% |
| 1880 | 6,930 | 3,587 | 107.3% |
| 1870 | 3,343 | -2,948 | -46.86% |