East Jordan, MI Demographics

A map of East Jordan's Population by Race

East Jordan, Michigan has an estimated population of 2,023, a decrease from the 2,239 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.6% White, 3.5% Multiracial, 1.8% Hispanic, 1.1% Asian, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Jordan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Jordan has become considerably 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 East Jordan, that probability was 20.0% in 2020 and 14.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Jordan is ranked the 306th 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). East Jordan was ranked the 285th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Jordan's White Population

1,874 residents of East Jordan, or 92.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Jordan is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. East Jordan ranks 393rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Jordan's White population has declined by an estimated 6.2%. White residents' share of East Jordan's population has increased from 89.2% to 92.6%.

East Jordan is more White than neighboring Ellsworth (89.4% White), Boyne City (91.8% White), and Horton Bay (92% White). East Jordan is less White than neighboring Advance (96.8% White), and Ironton (97.1% White).

East Jordan's Black Population

0 residents of East Jordan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Jordan is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. East Jordan ranks 511th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

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

East Jordan is less Black than neighboring Ellsworth (3% Black), and Boyne City (1.4% Black).

East Jordan's Asian Population

23 residents of East Jordan, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Jordan is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. East Jordan ranks 587th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Jordan's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 23. Asian residents' share of East Jordan's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.1%.

East Jordan is more Asian than neighboring Advance (0% Asian), Ellsworth (0% Asian), Ironton (0% Asian), Boyne City (0.7% Asian), and Horton Bay (0% Asian).

East Jordan's Hispanic Population

37 residents of East Jordan, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Jordan is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. East Jordan ranks 535th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Jordan's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 24.5%. Hispanic residents' share of East Jordan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

East Jordan is more Hispanic than neighboring Advance (0% Hispanic), Ironton (0% Hispanic), and Horton Bay (0% Hispanic). East Jordan is less Hispanic than neighboring Ellsworth (2.3% Hispanic).

East Jordan's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of East Jordan, 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 East Jordan is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. East Jordan ranks 48th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Jordan's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 68.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Jordan's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.9%.

East Jordan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ellsworth (0.8% Native American/Other), Ironton (0% Native American/Other), and Horton Bay (0% Native American/Other). East Jordan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Advance (3.2% Native American/Other), and Boyne City (1% Native American/Other).

East Jordan's Multiracial Population

70 residents of East Jordan, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Jordan is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. East Jordan ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Jordan's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 44.0%. Multiracial residents' share of East Jordan's population has decreased from 5.6% to 3.5%.

East Jordan is more Multiracial than neighboring Advance (0% Multiracial), Ironton (2.9% Multiracial), and Boyne City (3.3% Multiracial). East Jordan is less Multiracial than neighboring Ellsworth (4.5% Multiracial), and Horton Bay (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.