Bangor, MI Demographics

A map of Bangor's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,039	1,186	48.8%	58.8%
Hispanic	809	552	38.0%	27.4%
Black	179	144	8.4%	7.1%
Multiracial	74	92	3.5%	4.6%
Native American/Other	23	32	1.1%	1.6%
Asian	5	10	0.2%	0.5%

Bangor, Michigan has an estimated population of 2,129, an increase from the 2,016 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.8% White, 38.0% Hispanic, 8.4% Black, 3.5% Multiracial, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bangor, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bangor has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Bangor, that probability was 57.1% in 2020 and 60.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bangor is ranked the 292nd 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). Bangor was ranked the 300th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bangor's White Population

1,039 residents of Bangor, or 48.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bangor is significantly lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Bangor ranks 703rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bangor's White population has declined by an estimated 12.4%. White residents' share of Bangor's population has decreased from 58.8% to 48.8%.

Bangor is less White than neighboring Breedsville (78.5% White), Lawrence (54.9% White), Hartford (57.8% White), Bloomingdale (80.7% White), and South Haven (80.5% White).

Bangor's Black Population

179 residents of Bangor, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bangor is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Bangor ranks 89th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bangor's Black population has grown by an estimated 24.3%. Black residents' share of Bangor's population has increased from 7.1% to 8.4%.

Bangor is more Black than neighboring Breedsville (0% Black), Lawrence (0.4% Black), Hartford (1.1% Black), Bloomingdale (0.8% Black), and South Haven (7% Black).

Bangor's Asian Population

5 residents of Bangor, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bangor is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Bangor ranks 340th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bangor's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Bangor's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Bangor is more Asian than neighboring Breedsville (0% Asian), Lawrence (0% Asian), Hartford (0% Asian), and Bloomingdale (0% Asian). Bangor is less Asian than neighboring South Haven (1.1% Asian).

Bangor's Hispanic Population

809 residents of Bangor, or 38.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bangor is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Bangor ranks 7th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bangor's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 46.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Bangor's population has increased from 27.4% to 38.0%.

Bangor is more Hispanic than neighboring Breedsville (20.8% Hispanic), Hartford (34.8% Hispanic), Bloomingdale (16.1% Hispanic), and South Haven (6.9% Hispanic). Bangor is less Hispanic than neighboring Lawrence (42.5% Hispanic).

Bangor's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of Bangor, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bangor is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Bangor ranks 115th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bangor's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 28.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bangor's population has decreased from 1.6% to 1.1%.

Bangor is more Native American/Other than neighboring Breedsville (0% Native American/Other), Bloomingdale (0% Native American/Other), and South Haven (0.6% Native American/Other). Bangor is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lawrence (1.2% Native American/Other), and Hartford (1.7% Native American/Other).

Bangor's Multiracial Population

74 residents of Bangor, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bangor is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Bangor ranks 286th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bangor's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 19.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Bangor's population has decreased from 4.6% to 3.5%.

Bangor is more Multiracial than neighboring Breedsville (0.7% Multiracial), Lawrence (1.1% Multiracial), and Bloomingdale (2.5% Multiracial). Bangor is less Multiracial than neighboring Hartford (4.7% Multiracial), and South Haven (3.9% 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.