Birch Run, MI Demographics

A map of Birch Run's Population by Race

Birch Run, Michigan has an estimated population of 1,439, a decrease from the 1,525 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.3% White, 6.9% Hispanic, 1.9% Multiracial, 0.9% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Birch Run, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Birch Run 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 Birch Run, that probability was 20.8% in 2020 and 17.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Birch Run is ranked the 377th 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). Birch Run was ranked the 353rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Birch Run's White Population

1,300 residents of Birch Run, or 90.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Birch Run is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Birch Run ranks 419th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Birch Run's White population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of Birch Run's population has increased from 88.7% to 90.3%.

Birch Run is more White than neighboring Frankenmuth (89.4% White), Burt (82.8% White), Montrose (84.3% White), and Bridgeport (47.9% White). Birch Run is less White than neighboring Clio (93.7% White).

Birch Run's Black Population

0 residents of Birch Run, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Birch Run is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Birch Run ranks 263rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Birch Run's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Birch Run's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Birch Run is less Black than neighboring Clio (1.2% Black), Frankenmuth (4.3% Black), Burt (3.8% Black), Montrose (1.8% Black), and Bridgeport (33.9% Black).

Birch Run's Asian Population

0 residents of Birch Run, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Birch Run is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Birch Run ranks 523rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Birch Run's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Birch Run's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Birch Run is less Asian than neighboring Clio (1.2% Asian), Frankenmuth (0.4% Asian), and Bridgeport (0.3% Asian).

Birch Run's Hispanic Population

99 residents of Birch Run, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Birch Run is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Birch Run ranks 110th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Birch Run's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Birch Run's population has increased from 6.4% to 6.9%.

Birch Run is more Hispanic than neighboring Clio (2.4% Hispanic), Frankenmuth (5.4% Hispanic), Burt (0.8% Hispanic), and Montrose (5.4% Hispanic). Birch Run is less Hispanic than neighboring Bridgeport (13.2% Hispanic).

Birch Run's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Birch Run, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Birch Run is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Birch Run ranks 675th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Birch Run's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 333.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Birch Run's population has increased from 0.2% to 0.9%.

Birch Run is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clio (0% Native American/Other), Frankenmuth (0% Native American/Other), Burt (0% Native American/Other), and Montrose (0.2% Native American/Other). Birch Run is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bridgeport (1% Native American/Other).

Birch Run's Multiracial Population

27 residents of Birch Run, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Birch Run is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Birch Run ranks 525th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Birch Run's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 49.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Birch Run's population has decreased from 3.5% to 1.9%.

Birch Run is more Multiracial than neighboring Clio (1.4% Multiracial), and Frankenmuth (0.5% Multiracial). Birch Run is less Multiracial than neighboring Burt (12.5% Multiracial), Montrose (8.3% Multiracial), and Bridgeport (3.6% 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.