Ecorse, MI Demographics

A map of Ecorse's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	4,375	4,253	48.3%	45.7%
White	2,339	2,705	25.8%	29.1%
Hispanic	1,404	1,697	15.5%	18.2%
Multiracial	592	522	6.5%	5.6%
Native American/Other	354	97	3.9%	1.0%
Asian	0	31	0.0%	0.3%

Ecorse, Michigan has an estimated population of 9,064, a slight decrease from the 9,305 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.3% Black, 25.8% White, 15.5% Hispanic, 6.5% Multiracial, 3.9% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ecorse, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ecorse is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Ecorse, that probability was 67.0% in 2020 and 67.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ecorse is ranked the 110th 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). Ecorse was ranked the 109th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ecorse's White Population

2,339 residents of Ecorse, or 25.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ecorse is significantly lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Ecorse ranks 733rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ecorse's White population has declined by an estimated 13.5%. White residents' share of Ecorse's population has decreased from 29.1% to 25.8%.

Ecorse is less White than neighboring River Rouge (31.4% White), Wyandotte (83.2% White), Lincoln Park (56.7% White), Melvindale (58.7% White), and Allen Park (74.8% White).

Ecorse's Black Population

4,375 residents of Ecorse, or 48.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ecorse is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Ecorse ranks 18th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ecorse's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.9%. Black residents' share of Ecorse's population has increased from 45.7% to 48.3%.

Ecorse is more Black than neighboring River Rouge (45.5% Black), Wyandotte (2.1% Black), Lincoln Park (10.2% Black), Melvindale (10.2% Black), and Allen Park (5.8% Black).

Ecorse's Asian Population

0 residents of Ecorse, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ecorse is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Ecorse ranks 433rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

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

Ecorse is less Asian than neighboring Wyandotte (0.7% Asian), Lincoln Park (0.6% Asian), and Allen Park (1.3% Asian).

Ecorse's Hispanic Population

1,404 residents of Ecorse, or 15.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ecorse is higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Ecorse ranks 19th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ecorse's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 17.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Ecorse's population has decreased from 18.2% to 15.5%.

Ecorse is more Hispanic than neighboring Wyandotte (7.9% Hispanic), and Allen Park (13.1% Hispanic). Ecorse is less Hispanic than neighboring River Rouge (17% Hispanic), Lincoln Park (26.2% Hispanic), and Melvindale (26.5% Hispanic).

Ecorse's Native American/Other Population

354 residents of Ecorse, or 3.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ecorse is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Ecorse ranks 217th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ecorse's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 264.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ecorse's population has increased from 1.0% to 3.9%.

Ecorse is more Native American/Other than neighboring River Rouge (0% Native American/Other), Wyandotte (1.1% Native American/Other), Lincoln Park (1.3% Native American/Other), Melvindale (1.2% Native American/Other), and Allen Park (0.3% Native American/Other).

Ecorse's Multiracial Population

592 residents of Ecorse, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ecorse is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Ecorse ranks 141st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ecorse's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Ecorse's population has increased from 5.6% to 6.5%.

Ecorse is more Multiracial than neighboring River Rouge (6.1% Multiracial), Wyandotte (5% Multiracial), Lincoln Park (5.1% Multiracial), Melvindale (3.4% Multiracial), and Allen Park (4.8% 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.