Crystal Falls, MI Demographics

A map of Crystal Falls's Population by Race

Crystal Falls, Michigan has an estimated population of 1,719, an increase from the 1,598 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.9% White, 6.4% Multiracial, 1.4% Hispanic, 1.3% Black, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Crystal Falls, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Crystal Falls 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 Crystal Falls, that probability was 11.8% in 2020 and 18.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Crystal Falls is ranked the 334th 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). Crystal Falls was ranked the 344th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Crystal Falls's White Population

1,545 residents of Crystal Falls, or 89.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Crystal Falls is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Crystal Falls ranks 93rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crystal Falls's White population has grown by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of Crystal Falls's population has decreased from 93.9% to 89.9%.

Crystal Falls is more White than neighboring Florence (85.7% White), Gaastra (86.5% White), and Caspian (80.5% White). Crystal Falls is less White than neighboring Alpha (95.3% White), and Amasa (96% White).

Crystal Falls's Black Population

22 residents of Crystal Falls, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Crystal Falls is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Crystal Falls ranks 609th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crystal Falls's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 22. Black residents' share of Crystal Falls's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.3%.

Crystal Falls is more Black than neighboring Alpha (0% Black), Amasa (0% Black), and Caspian (0.2% Black). Crystal Falls is less Black than neighboring Florence (1.8% Black), and Gaastra (5.7% Black).

Crystal Falls's Asian Population

4 residents of Crystal Falls, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Crystal Falls is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Crystal Falls ranks 457th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crystal Falls's Asian population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Asian residents' share of Crystal Falls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Crystal Falls is more Asian than neighboring Alpha (0% Asian), Amasa (0% Asian), and Florence (0% Asian). Crystal Falls is less Asian than neighboring Gaastra (2% Asian), and Caspian (1% Asian).

Crystal Falls's Hispanic Population

24 residents of Crystal Falls, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Crystal Falls is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Crystal Falls ranks 579th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crystal Falls's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Crystal Falls's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.4%.

Crystal Falls is more Hispanic than neighboring Alpha (0% Hispanic), and Caspian (0% Hispanic). Crystal Falls is less Hispanic than neighboring Amasa (2% Hispanic), Florence (1.8% Hispanic), and Gaastra (3% Hispanic).

Crystal Falls's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Crystal Falls, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Crystal Falls is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Crystal Falls ranks 369th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crystal Falls's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Crystal Falls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Crystal Falls is more Native American/Other than neighboring Amasa (0% Native American/Other). Crystal Falls is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alpha (2.8% Native American/Other), Florence (10.5% Native American/Other), Gaastra (2% Native American/Other), and Caspian (3.3% Native American/Other).

Crystal Falls's Multiracial Population

110 residents of Crystal Falls, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Crystal Falls is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Crystal Falls ranks 561st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crystal Falls's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 115.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Crystal Falls's population has increased from 3.2% to 6.4%.

Crystal Falls is more Multiracial than neighboring Alpha (1.9% Multiracial), Amasa (2% Multiracial), Florence (0.2% Multiracial), and Gaastra (0.7% Multiracial). Crystal Falls is less Multiracial than neighboring Caspian (15% 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.