Climax, MI Demographics

A map of Climax's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	670	671	92.7%	94.2%
Multiracial	35	20	4.8%	2.8%
Native American/Other	10	4	1.4%	0.6%
Hispanic	6	13	0.8%	1.8%
Asian	2	1	0.3%	0.1%
Black	0	3	0.0%	0.4%

Climax, Michigan has an estimated population of 723, a slight increase from the 712 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.7% White, 4.8% Multiracial, 1.4% Native American/Other, 0.8% Hispanic, 0.3% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Climax, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Climax has become 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 Climax, that probability was 11.1% in 2020 and 13.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Climax is ranked the 492nd 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). Climax was ranked the 493rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Climax's White Population

670 residents of Climax, or 92.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Climax is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Climax ranks 81st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Climax's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Climax's population has decreased from 94.2% to 92.7%.

Climax is more White than neighboring Scotts (44.3% White), Galesburg (87.2% White), Augusta (89.6% White), Battle Creek (62% White), and Springfield (67.1% White).

Climax's Black Population

0 residents of Climax, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Climax is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Climax ranks 456th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

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

Climax is less Black than neighboring Scotts (23.6% Black), Galesburg (5.4% Black), Augusta (0.9% Black), Battle Creek (15.6% Black), and Springfield (4.6% Black).

Climax's Asian Population

2 residents of Climax, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Climax is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Climax ranks 554th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Climax's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Climax's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Climax is more Asian than neighboring Scotts (0% Asian), Galesburg (0% Asian), and Augusta (0% Asian). Climax is less Asian than neighboring Battle Creek (4.9% Asian), and Springfield (7.5% Asian).

Climax's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Climax, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Climax is lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Climax ranks 586th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Climax's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 53.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Climax's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.8%.

Climax is more Hispanic than neighboring Scotts (0% Hispanic). Climax is less Hispanic than neighboring Galesburg (4.4% Hispanic), Augusta (8% Hispanic), Battle Creek (8.3% Hispanic), and Springfield (5.7% Hispanic).

Climax's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Climax, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Climax is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Climax ranks 490th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Climax's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Climax's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.4%.

Climax is more Native American/Other than neighboring Scotts (0% Native American/Other), Galesburg (0.1% Native American/Other), Augusta (0.4% Native American/Other), Battle Creek (0.9% Native American/Other), and Springfield (0.8% Native American/Other).

Climax's Multiracial Population

35 residents of Climax, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Climax is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Climax ranks 611th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Climax's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 75.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Climax's population has increased from 2.8% to 4.8%.

Climax is more Multiracial than neighboring Galesburg (2.8% Multiracial), and Augusta (1.2% Multiracial). Climax is less Multiracial than neighboring Scotts (32.1% Multiracial), Battle Creek (8.2% Multiracial), and Springfield (14.3% 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.