Brimley, MI Demographics

A map of Brimley's Population by Race

Brimley, Michigan has an estimated population of 345, a dramatic decrease from the 501 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.1% White, 8.1% Native American/Other, 5.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Brimley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Brimley has become considerably 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 Brimley, that probability was 41.5% in 2020 and 24.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Brimley is ranked the 601st 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). Brimley was ranked the 546th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Brimley's White Population

297 residents of Brimley, or 86.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Brimley is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Brimley ranks 651st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brimley's White population has declined by an estimated 20.2%. White residents' share of Brimley's population has increased from 74.3% to 86.1%.

Brimley is more White than neighboring Kincheloe (55.1% White), Sault Ste. Marie (68.4% White), Mackinac Island (57% White), St. Ignace (46.5% White), and Mackinaw City (53.6% White).

Brimley's Black Population

0 residents of Brimley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Brimley is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Brimley ranks 609th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brimley's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Brimley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Brimley is less Black than neighboring Kincheloe (1.4% Black), Sault Ste. Marie (0.5% Black), Mackinac Island (14.3% Black), St. Ignace (15.9% Black), and Mackinaw City (17.9% Black).

Brimley's Asian Population

0 residents of Brimley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Brimley is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Brimley ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

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

Brimley is less Asian than neighboring Kincheloe (0.5% Asian), Sault Ste. Marie (1.2% Asian), St. Ignace (2.2% Asian), and Mackinaw City (4.4% Asian).

Brimley's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Brimley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Brimley is lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Brimley ranks 706th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brimley's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Brimley's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Brimley is less Hispanic than neighboring Kincheloe (5.1% Hispanic), Sault Ste. Marie (1.9% Hispanic), Mackinac Island (13% Hispanic), St. Ignace (1.8% Hispanic), and Mackinaw City (6.3% Hispanic).

Brimley's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of Brimley, or 8.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Brimley is higher than in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Brimley ranks 7th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brimley's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 67.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Brimley's population has decreased from 17.0% to 8.1%.

Brimley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mackinac Island (5.9% Native American/Other), and Mackinaw City (2.3% Native American/Other). Brimley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kincheloe (23.6% Native American/Other), Sault Ste. Marie (14.8% Native American/Other), and St. Ignace (22.7% Native American/Other).

Brimley's Multiracial Population

20 residents of Brimley, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Brimley is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Brimley ranks 45th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brimley's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 44.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Brimley's population has decreased from 7.2% to 5.8%.

Brimley is less Multiracial than neighboring Kincheloe (14.3% Multiracial), Sault Ste. Marie (13.2% Multiracial), Mackinac Island (9.8% Multiracial), St. Ignace (10.9% Multiracial), and Mackinaw City (15.6% 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.