Caspian, MI Demographics

A map of Caspian's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	483	723	80.5%	89.8%
Multiracial	90	40	15.0%	5.0%
Native American/Other	20	27	3.3%	3.4%
Asian	6	3	1.0%	0.4%
Black	1	7	0.2%	0.9%
Hispanic	0	5	0.0%	0.6%

Caspian, Michigan has an estimated population of 600, a large decrease from the 805 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.5% White, 15.0% Multiracial, 3.3% Native American/Other, 1.0% Asian, 0.2% Black, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Caspian, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Caspian 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 Caspian, that probability was 19.0% in 2020 and 32.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Caspian is ranked the 520th 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). Caspian was ranked the 475th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Caspian's White Population

483 residents of Caspian, or 80.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Caspian is higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Caspian ranks 358th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caspian's White population has declined by an estimated 33.2%. White residents' share of Caspian's population has decreased from 89.8% to 80.5%.

Caspian is less White than neighboring Gaastra (86.5% White), Iron River (85.9% White), Long Lake (100% White), Amasa (96% White), and Alpha (95.3% White).

Caspian's Black Population

1 residents of Caspian, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Caspian is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Caspian ranks 304th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caspian's Black population has declined by an estimated 85.7%. Black residents' share of Caspian's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.2%.

Caspian is more Black than neighboring Long Lake (0% Black), Amasa (0% Black), and Alpha (0% Black). Caspian is less Black than neighboring Gaastra (5.7% Black), and Iron River (1.9% Black).

Caspian's Asian Population

6 residents of Caspian, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Caspian is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Caspian ranks 407th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caspian's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Caspian's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.0%.

Caspian is more Asian than neighboring Iron River (0% Asian), Long Lake (0% Asian), Amasa (0% Asian), and Alpha (0% Asian). Caspian is less Asian than neighboring Gaastra (2% Asian).

Caspian's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Caspian, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Caspian is lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Caspian ranks 704th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

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

Caspian is less Hispanic than neighboring Gaastra (3% Hispanic), Iron River (5.1% Hispanic), and Amasa (2% Hispanic).

Caspian's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Caspian, or 3.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Caspian is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Caspian ranks 31st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caspian's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Caspian's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Caspian is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gaastra (2% Native American/Other), Long Lake (0% Native American/Other), Amasa (0% Native American/Other), and Alpha (2.8% Native American/Other).

Caspian's Multiracial Population

90 residents of Caspian, or 15.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Caspian is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Caspian ranks 213th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caspian's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 125.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Caspian's population has increased from 5.0% to 15.0%.

Caspian is more Multiracial than neighboring Gaastra (0.7% Multiracial), Iron River (3.8% Multiracial), Long Lake (0% Multiracial), Amasa (2% Multiracial), and Alpha (1.9% 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.