Elberta, MI Demographics

A map of Elberta's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	152	304	87.4%	92.4%
Native American/Other	19	1	10.9%	0.3%
Multiracial	3	8	1.7%	2.4%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	16	0.0%	4.9%

Elberta, Michigan has an estimated population of 174, a dramatic decrease from the 329 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.4% White, 10.9% Native American/Other, 1.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elberta, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elberta 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 Elberta, that probability was 14.3% in 2020 and 22.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elberta is ranked the 695th 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). Elberta was ranked the 620th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elberta's White Population

152 residents of Elberta, or 87.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elberta is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Elberta ranks 164th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elberta's White population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. White residents' share of Elberta's population has decreased from 92.4% to 87.4%.

Elberta is more White than neighboring Benzonia (86.9% White). Elberta is less White than neighboring Frankfort (92.6% White), Pilgrim (100% White), Crystal Downs Country Club (100% White), and Arcadia (100% White).

Elberta's Black Population

0 residents of Elberta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elberta is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Elberta ranks 609th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elberta's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Elberta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elberta is less Black than neighboring Frankfort (2% Black), and Benzonia (0.1% Black).

Elberta's Asian Population

0 residents of Elberta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elberta is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Elberta ranks 587th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elberta's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Elberta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elberta is less Asian than neighboring Frankfort (1.4% Asian).

Elberta's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Elberta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elberta is lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Elberta ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elberta's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Elberta's population has decreased from 4.9% to 0.0%.

Elberta is less Hispanic than neighboring Frankfort (2.4% Hispanic), and Benzonia (1.8% Hispanic).

Elberta's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Elberta, or 10.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elberta is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Elberta ranks 643rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elberta's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1800.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elberta's population has increased from 0.3% to 10.9%.

Elberta is more Native American/Other than neighboring Frankfort (0% Native American/Other), Pilgrim (0% Native American/Other), Crystal Downs Country Club (0% Native American/Other), Arcadia (0% Native American/Other), and Benzonia (7.7% Native American/Other).

Elberta's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Elberta, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elberta is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Elberta ranks 652nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elberta's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 62.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Elberta's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.7%.

Elberta is more Multiracial than neighboring Frankfort (1.6% Multiracial), Pilgrim (0% Multiracial), Crystal Downs Country Club (0% Multiracial), and Arcadia (0% Multiracial). Elberta is less Multiracial than neighboring Benzonia (3.5% 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.