Eastpointe, MI Demographics

A map of Eastpointe's Population by Race

Eastpointe, Michigan has an estimated population of 33,982, a less than 1% change from the 34,318 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.1% Black, 35.5% White, 6.8% Multiracial, 1.6% Hispanic, 0.7% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Eastpointe, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Eastpointe has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Eastpointe, that probability was 57.3% in 2020 and 56.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Eastpointe is ranked the 33rd 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). Eastpointe was ranked the 33rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Eastpointe's White Population

12,080 residents of Eastpointe, or 35.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Eastpointe is significantly lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Eastpointe ranks 727th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eastpointe's White population has declined by an estimated 9.1%. White residents' share of Eastpointe's population has decreased from 38.7% to 35.5%.

Eastpointe is more White than neighboring Harper Woods (29.2% White). Eastpointe is less White than neighboring Roseville (65.1% White), Grosse Pointe Woods (86.9% White), St. Clair Shores (87.4% White), and Fraser (79.4% White).

Eastpointe's Black Population

18,712 residents of Eastpointe, or 55.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Eastpointe is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Eastpointe ranks 14th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eastpointe's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.2%. Black residents' share of Eastpointe's population has increased from 52.3% to 55.1%.

Eastpointe is more Black than neighboring Roseville (24.4% Black), Grosse Pointe Woods (6.8% Black), St. Clair Shores (4.6% Black), and Fraser (10% Black). Eastpointe is less Black than neighboring Harper Woods (62.4% Black).

Eastpointe's Asian Population

228 residents of Eastpointe, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Eastpointe is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Eastpointe ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eastpointe's Asian population has declined by an estimated 36.8%. Asian residents' share of Eastpointe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Eastpointe is more Asian than neighboring Harper Woods (0.6% Asian). Eastpointe is less Asian than neighboring Roseville (1.6% Asian), Grosse Pointe Woods (0.9% Asian), St. Clair Shores (1.3% Asian), and Fraser (1.7% Asian).

Eastpointe's Hispanic Population

536 residents of Eastpointe, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Eastpointe is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Eastpointe ranks 503rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eastpointe's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 34.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Eastpointe's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.6%.

Eastpointe is less Hispanic than neighboring Harper Woods (2.2% Hispanic), Roseville (3.4% Hispanic), Grosse Pointe Woods (1.9% Hispanic), St. Clair Shores (3% Hispanic), and Fraser (2.6% Hispanic).

Eastpointe's Native American/Other Population

109 residents of Eastpointe, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Eastpointe is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Eastpointe ranks 317th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eastpointe's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 61.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Eastpointe's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Eastpointe is less Native American/Other than neighboring Roseville (0.5% Native American/Other), St. Clair Shores (0.5% Native American/Other), and Fraser (0.8% Native American/Other).

Eastpointe's Multiracial Population

2,317 residents of Eastpointe, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Eastpointe is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Eastpointe ranks 260th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eastpointe's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 43.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Eastpointe's population has increased from 4.7% to 6.8%.

Eastpointe is more Multiracial than neighboring Harper Woods (5.3% Multiracial), Roseville (5.1% Multiracial), Grosse Pointe Woods (3.1% Multiracial), St. Clair Shores (3.2% Multiracial), and Fraser (5.5% 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.