Dowling, MI Demographics

A map of Dowling's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	246	323	92.1%	92.0%
Multiracial	21	18	7.9%	5.1%
Black	0	3	0.0%	0.9%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.3%
Hispanic	0	5	0.0%	1.4%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.3%

Dowling, Michigan has an estimated population of 267, a large decrease from the 351 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.1% White, 7.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dowling, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dowling has become slightly 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 Dowling, that probability was 15.0% in 2020 and 14.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dowling is ranked the 642nd 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). Dowling was ranked the 603rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dowling's White Population

246 residents of Dowling, or 92.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dowling is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Dowling ranks 184th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dowling's White population has declined by an estimated 23.8%. White residents' share of Dowling's population has remained roughly unchanged at 92.1%.

Dowling is more White than neighboring Hastings (91.6% White), Level Park-Oak Park (85.1% White), and Delton (85.7% White). Dowling is less White than neighboring Hickory Corners (100% White), and Nashville (92.2% White).

Dowling's Black Population

0 residents of Dowling, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dowling is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Dowling ranks 311th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dowling's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Dowling's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Dowling is less Black than neighboring Hastings (0.1% Black), and Level Park-Oak Park (4.2% Black).

Dowling's Asian Population

0 residents of Dowling, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dowling is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Dowling ranks 470th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

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

Dowling is less Asian than neighboring Hastings (0.4% Asian), Level Park-Oak Park (0.3% Asian), and Nashville (0.4% Asian).

Dowling's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Dowling, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dowling is lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Dowling ranks 641st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dowling's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Dowling's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Dowling is less Hispanic than neighboring Hastings (2.3% Hispanic), Level Park-Oak Park (5.1% Hispanic), Delton (3.7% Hispanic), and Nashville (4.3% Hispanic).

Dowling's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Dowling, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dowling is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Dowling ranks 649th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dowling's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dowling's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Dowling is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hastings (0.5% Native American/Other), Level Park-Oak Park (0.4% Native American/Other), and Nashville (1% Native American/Other).

Dowling's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Dowling, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dowling is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Dowling ranks 190th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dowling's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Dowling's population has increased from 5.1% to 7.9%.

Dowling is more Multiracial than neighboring Hastings (5% Multiracial), Hickory Corners (0% Multiracial), Level Park-Oak Park (4.8% Multiracial), and Nashville (2.1% Multiracial). Dowling is less Multiracial than neighboring Delton (10.6% 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.