Applegate, MI Demographics

A map of Applegate's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	244	228	95.7%	94.6%
Hispanic	5	5	2.0%	2.1%
Asian	3	1	1.2%	0.4%
Multiracial	3	5	1.2%	2.1%
Black	0	2	0.0%	0.8%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Applegate, Michigan has an estimated population of 255, an increase from the 241 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.7% White, 2.0% Hispanic, 1.2% Asian, 1.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Applegate, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Applegate has become less 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 Applegate, that probability was 10.4% in 2020 and 8.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Applegate is ranked the 650th 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). Applegate was ranked the 667th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Applegate's White Population

244 residents of Applegate, or 95.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Applegate is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Applegate ranks 66th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Applegate's White population has grown by an estimated 7.0%. White residents' share of Applegate's population has increased from 94.6% to 95.7%.

Applegate is more White than neighboring Carsonville (74.7% White), Croswell (84.4% White), Port Sanilac (94.7% White), Lexington (92.2% White), and Deckerville (81.5% White).

Applegate's Black Population

0 residents of Applegate, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Applegate is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Applegate ranks 316th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Applegate's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Applegate's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Applegate is less Black than neighboring Carsonville (0.2% Black), Croswell (2.5% Black), and Port Sanilac (0.4% Black).

Applegate's Asian Population

3 residents of Applegate, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Applegate is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Applegate ranks 384th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Applegate's Asian population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Asian residents' share of Applegate's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.2%.

Applegate is more Asian than neighboring Carsonville (0% Asian), Croswell (0% Asian), Port Sanilac (0% Asian), and Lexington (0% Asian).

Applegate's Hispanic Population

5 residents of Applegate, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Applegate is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Applegate ranks 546th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Applegate's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Applegate's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Applegate is less Hispanic than neighboring Carsonville (8.9% Hispanic), Croswell (11.9% Hispanic), Port Sanilac (2.5% Hispanic), Lexington (3.2% Hispanic), and Deckerville (13.9% Hispanic).

Applegate's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Applegate, 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 Applegate is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Applegate ranks 695th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Applegate's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Applegate's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Applegate is less Native American/Other than neighboring Croswell (0.2% Native American/Other), and Deckerville (0.1% Native American/Other).

Applegate's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Applegate, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Applegate is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Applegate ranks 681st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Applegate's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Applegate's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.2%.

Applegate is more Multiracial than neighboring Croswell (1.1% Multiracial). Applegate is less Multiracial than neighboring Carsonville (16.2% Multiracial), Port Sanilac (2.5% Multiracial), Lexington (4.6% Multiracial), and Deckerville (3.4% 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.