Burr Oak, MI Demographics

A map of Burr Oak's Population by Race

Burr Oak, Michigan has an estimated population of 818, an increase from the 753 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.0% White, 17.0% Hispanic, 3.7% Multiracial, 0.4% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Burr Oak, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Burr Oak has become considerably more 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 Burr Oak, that probability was 25.1% in 2020 and 34.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burr Oak is ranked the 469th 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). Burr Oak was ranked the 487th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burr Oak's White Population

646 residents of Burr Oak, or 79.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burr Oak is higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Burr Oak ranks 522nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burr Oak's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Burr Oak's population has decreased from 86.1% to 79.0%.

Burr Oak is more White than neighboring Sturgis (63.7% White), and Bronson (77.3% White). Burr Oak is less White than neighboring Colon (93.6% White), Howe (79.2% White), and Sherwood (90.2% White).

Burr Oak's Black Population

0 residents of Burr Oak, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burr Oak is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Burr Oak ranks 464th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

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

Burr Oak is less Black than neighboring Sturgis (1.8% Black), Colon (1% Black), Bronson (0.8% Black), and Howe (7% Black).

Burr Oak's Asian Population

3 residents of Burr Oak, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burr Oak is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Burr Oak ranks 484th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burr Oak's Asian population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Burr Oak's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Burr Oak is more Asian than neighboring Colon (0.2% Asian), Bronson (0.3% Asian), Howe (0.1% Asian), and Sherwood (0% Asian). Burr Oak is less Asian than neighboring Sturgis (1.6% Asian).

Burr Oak's Hispanic Population

139 residents of Burr Oak, or 17.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burr Oak is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Burr Oak ranks 100th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burr Oak's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 178.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Burr Oak's population has increased from 6.6% to 17.0%.

Burr Oak is more Hispanic than neighboring Colon (0.6% Hispanic), Bronson (16.8% Hispanic), Howe (3.8% Hispanic), and Sherwood (3.6% Hispanic). Burr Oak is less Hispanic than neighboring Sturgis (27.3% Hispanic).

Burr Oak's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Burr Oak, 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 Burr Oak is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Burr Oak ranks 588th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burr Oak's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burr Oak's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Burr Oak is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sturgis (1.1% Native American/Other), Bronson (0.3% Native American/Other), Howe (0.3% Native American/Other), and Sherwood (3.4% Native American/Other).

Burr Oak's Multiracial Population

30 residents of Burr Oak, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burr Oak is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Burr Oak ranks 90th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burr Oak's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 36.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Burr Oak's population has decreased from 6.2% to 3.7%.

Burr Oak is more Multiracial than neighboring Sherwood (2.8% Multiracial). Burr Oak is less Multiracial than neighboring Sturgis (4.5% Multiracial), Colon (4.6% Multiracial), Bronson (4.5% Multiracial), and Howe (9.6% 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.