Charlotte, MI Demographics

A map of Charlotte's Population by Race

Charlotte, Michigan has an estimated population of 9,277, a less than 1% change from the 9,299 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.6% White, 4.4% Hispanic, 3.1% Multiracial, 2.8% Black, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Charlotte, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Charlotte 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 Charlotte, that probability was 22.9% in 2020 and 21.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Charlotte is ranked the 107th 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). Charlotte was ranked the 110th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Charlotte's White Population

8,219 residents of Charlotte, or 88.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Charlotte is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Charlotte ranks 482nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charlotte's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Charlotte's population has increased from 87.5% to 88.6%.

Charlotte is more White than neighboring Potterville (83.9% White), Olivet (77% White), Dimondale (85.7% White), and Vermontville (80.3% White). Charlotte is less White than neighboring Eaton Rapids (93.3% White).

Charlotte's Black Population

258 residents of Charlotte, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Charlotte is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Charlotte ranks 191st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charlotte's Black population has grown by an estimated 66.5%. Black residents' share of Charlotte's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.8%.

Charlotte is more Black than neighboring Potterville (0% Black), Eaton Rapids (0% Black), Dimondale (1.6% Black), and Vermontville (0% Black). Charlotte is less Black than neighboring Olivet (12.2% Black).

Charlotte's Asian Population

19 residents of Charlotte, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Charlotte is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Charlotte ranks 305th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charlotte's Asian population has declined by an estimated 62.7%. Asian residents' share of Charlotte's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Charlotte is more Asian than neighboring Eaton Rapids (0% Asian), and Vermontville (0% Asian). Charlotte is less Asian than neighboring Potterville (3.3% Asian), Olivet (0.4% Asian), and Dimondale (1.3% Asian).

Charlotte's Hispanic Population

410 residents of Charlotte, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Charlotte is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Charlotte ranks 149th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charlotte's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 22.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Charlotte's population has decreased from 5.7% to 4.4%.

Charlotte is more Hispanic than neighboring Eaton Rapids (4.1% Hispanic), and Dimondale (1.8% Hispanic). Charlotte is less Hispanic than neighboring Potterville (9% Hispanic), Olivet (5.5% Hispanic), and Vermontville (8.7% Hispanic).

Charlotte's Native American/Other Population

83 residents of Charlotte, 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 Charlotte is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Charlotte ranks 438th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charlotte's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 38.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Charlotte's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Charlotte is more Native American/Other than neighboring Potterville (0.1% Native American/Other), Olivet (0% Native American/Other), Eaton Rapids (0.6% Native American/Other), Dimondale (0.6% Native American/Other), and Vermontville (0.5% Native American/Other).

Charlotte's Multiracial Population

288 residents of Charlotte, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Charlotte is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Charlotte ranks 443rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charlotte's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Charlotte's population has decreased from 3.9% to 3.1%.

Charlotte is more Multiracial than neighboring Eaton Rapids (2% Multiracial). Charlotte is less Multiracial than neighboring Potterville (3.7% Multiracial), Olivet (4.9% Multiracial), Dimondale (9% Multiracial), and Vermontville (10.5% 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.