Amasa, MI Demographics
A map of Amasa's Population by Race
Amasa, Michigan has an estimated population of 253, a large increase from the 195 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.0% White, 2.0% Hispanic, 2.0% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Amasa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Amasa has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Amasa, that probability was 4.0% in 2020 and 7.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Amasa is ranked the 653rd most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Amasa was ranked the 687th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Amasa's White Population
243 residents of Amasa, or 96.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Amasa is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Amasa ranks 3rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Amasa's White population has grown by an estimated 27.2%. White residents' share of Amasa's population has decreased from 97.9% to 96.0%.
Amasa is more White than neighboring Crystal Falls (89.9% White), Alpha (95.3% White), Iron River (85.9% White), Gaastra (86.5% White), and Caspian (80.5% White).
Amasa's Black Population
0 residents of Amasa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Amasa is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Amasa ranks 609th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Amasa's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Amasa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Amasa is less Black than neighboring Crystal Falls (1.3% Black), Iron River (1.9% Black), Gaastra (5.7% Black), and Caspian (0.2% Black).
Amasa's Asian Population
0 residents of Amasa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Amasa is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Amasa ranks 587th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Amasa's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Amasa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Amasa is less Asian than neighboring Crystal Falls (0.2% Asian), Gaastra (2% Asian), and Caspian (1% Asian).
Amasa's Hispanic Population
5 residents of Amasa, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Amasa is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Amasa ranks 731st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Amasa's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 5. Hispanic residents' share of Amasa's population has increased from 0.0% to 2.0%.
Amasa is more Hispanic than neighboring Crystal Falls (1.4% Hispanic), Alpha (0% Hispanic), and Caspian (0% Hispanic). Amasa is less Hispanic than neighboring Iron River (5.1% Hispanic), and Gaastra (3% Hispanic).
Amasa's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Amasa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Amasa is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Amasa ranks 695th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Amasa's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Amasa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Amasa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Crystal Falls (0.8% Native American/Other), Alpha (2.8% Native American/Other), Iron River (3.3% Native American/Other), Gaastra (2% Native American/Other), and Caspian (3.3% Native American/Other).
Amasa's Multiracial Population
5 residents of Amasa, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Amasa is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Amasa ranks 684th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Amasa's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Amasa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.
Amasa is more Multiracial than neighboring Alpha (1.9% Multiracial), and Gaastra (0.7% Multiracial). Amasa is less Multiracial than neighboring Crystal Falls (6.4% Multiracial), Iron River (3.8% Multiracial), and Caspian (15% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.