Chesaning, MI Demographics

A map of Chesaning's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,288	2,169	92.1%	89.3%
Asian	70	8	2.8%	0.3%
Native American/Other	63	8	2.5%	0.3%
Hispanic	43	153	1.7%	6.3%
Multiracial	20	83	0.8%	3.4%
Black	0	9	0.0%	0.4%

Chesaning, Michigan has an estimated population of 2,484, a slight increase from the 2,430 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.1% White, 2.8% Asian, 2.5% Native American/Other, 1.7% Hispanic, 0.8% Multiracial, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Chesaning, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Chesaning 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 Chesaning, that probability was 19.8% in 2020 and 15.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Chesaning is ranked the 275th 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). Chesaning was ranked the 272nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Chesaning's White Population

2,288 residents of Chesaning, or 92.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chesaning is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Chesaning ranks 387th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chesaning's White population has grown by an estimated 5.5%. White residents' share of Chesaning's population has increased from 89.3% to 92.1%.

Chesaning is more White than neighboring St. Charles (87.3% White), and Henderson (87.8% White). Chesaning is less White than neighboring Oakley (93% White), New Lothrop (97.1% White), and Owosso (92.5% White).

Chesaning's Black Population

0 residents of Chesaning, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chesaning is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Chesaning ranks 477th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

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

Chesaning is less Black than neighboring Oakley (3.1% Black), St. Charles (0.9% Black), and Owosso (0.2% Black).

Chesaning's Asian Population

70 residents of Chesaning, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chesaning is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Chesaning ranks 437th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chesaning's Asian population has grown by an estimated 775.0%. Asian residents' share of Chesaning's population has increased from 0.3% to 2.8%.

Chesaning is more Asian than neighboring Oakley (0% Asian), St. Charles (1.3% Asian), Henderson (0% Asian), New Lothrop (0% Asian), and Owosso (0.3% Asian).

Chesaning's Hispanic Population

43 residents of Chesaning, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chesaning is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Chesaning ranks 116th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chesaning's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 71.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Chesaning's population has decreased from 6.3% to 1.7%.

Chesaning is more Hispanic than neighboring Oakley (0.8% Hispanic). Chesaning is less Hispanic than neighboring St. Charles (8.7% Hispanic), Henderson (4.7% Hispanic), New Lothrop (1.8% Hispanic), and Owosso (3.7% Hispanic).

Chesaning's Native American/Other Population

63 residents of Chesaning, or 2.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Chesaning is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Chesaning ranks 627th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chesaning's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 687.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Chesaning's population has increased from 0.3% to 2.5%.

Chesaning is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oakley (0.4% Native American/Other), St. Charles (0% Native American/Other), Henderson (0% Native American/Other), New Lothrop (0% Native American/Other), and Owosso (0.4% Native American/Other).

Chesaning's Multiracial Population

20 residents of Chesaning, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chesaning is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Chesaning ranks 534th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chesaning's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 75.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Chesaning's population has decreased from 3.4% to 0.8%.

Chesaning is less Multiracial than neighboring Oakley (2.7% Multiracial), St. Charles (1.7% Multiracial), Henderson (7.5% Multiracial), New Lothrop (1.1% Multiracial), and Owosso (2.8% 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.