Bronson, MI Demographics

A map of Bronson's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,611	1,712	77.3%	74.2%
Hispanic	349	484	16.8%	21.0%
Multiracial	94	62	4.5%	2.7%
Black	17	9	0.8%	0.4%
Asian	6	20	0.3%	0.9%
Native American/Other	6	20	0.3%	0.9%

Bronson, Michigan has an estimated population of 2,083, a decrease from the 2,307 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.3% White, 16.8% Hispanic, 4.5% Multiracial, 0.8% Black, 0.3% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bronson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bronson 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 Bronson, that probability was 40.4% in 2020 and 37.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bronson is ranked the 300th 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). Bronson was ranked the 281st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bronson's White Population

1,611 residents of Bronson, or 77.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bronson is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Bronson ranks 652nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bronson's White population has declined by an estimated 5.9%. White residents' share of Bronson's population has increased from 74.2% to 77.3%.

Bronson is less White than neighboring Burr Oak (79% White), Sherwood (90.2% White), Orland (80.4% White), Colon (93.6% White), and Union City (78.5% White).

Bronson's Black Population

17 residents of Bronson, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bronson is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Bronson ranks 468th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bronson's Black population has grown by an estimated 88.9%. Black residents' share of Bronson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Bronson is more Black than neighboring Burr Oak (0% Black), Sherwood (0% Black), and Orland (0.5% Black). Bronson is less Black than neighboring Colon (1% Black), and Union City (0.9% Black).

Bronson's Asian Population

6 residents of Bronson, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bronson is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Bronson ranks 200th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bronson's Asian population has declined by an estimated 70.0%. Asian residents' share of Bronson's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.3%.

Bronson is more Asian than neighboring Sherwood (0% Asian), and Colon (0.2% Asian). Bronson is less Asian than neighboring Burr Oak (0.4% Asian), and Orland (0.9% Asian).

Bronson's Hispanic Population

349 residents of Bronson, or 16.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bronson is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Bronson ranks 16th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bronson's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 27.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Bronson's population has decreased from 21.0% to 16.8%.

Bronson is more Hispanic than neighboring Sherwood (3.6% Hispanic), Orland (14.3% Hispanic), Colon (0.6% Hispanic), and Union City (6.1% Hispanic). Bronson is less Hispanic than neighboring Burr Oak (17% Hispanic).

Bronson's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Bronson, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bronson is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Bronson ranks 300th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bronson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 70.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bronson's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.3%.

Bronson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Burr Oak (0% Native American/Other), and Colon (0% Native American/Other). Bronson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sherwood (3.4% Native American/Other), Orland (1.2% Native American/Other), and Union City (0.7% Native American/Other).

Bronson's Multiracial Population

94 residents of Bronson, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bronson is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Bronson ranks 628th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bronson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 51.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Bronson's population has increased from 2.7% to 4.5%.

Bronson is more Multiracial than neighboring Burr Oak (3.7% Multiracial), Sherwood (2.8% Multiracial), and Orland (2.8% Multiracial). Bronson is less Multiracial than neighboring Colon (4.6% Multiracial), and Union City (13.5% 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.