Elk Rapids, MI Demographics

A map of Elk Rapids's Population by Race

Elk Rapids, Michigan has an estimated population of 1,624, an increase from the 1,529 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.3% White, 4.8% Multiracial, 3.1% Hispanic, 1.8% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elk Rapids, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elk Rapids 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 Elk Rapids, that probability was 12.4% in 2020 and 18.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elk Rapids is ranked the 346th 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). Elk Rapids was ranked the 352nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elk Rapids's White Population

1,466 residents of Elk Rapids, or 90.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elk Rapids is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Elk Rapids ranks 103rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Rapids's White population has grown by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Elk Rapids's population has decreased from 93.5% to 90.3%.

Elk Rapids is more White than neighboring Eastport (84.9% White). Elk Rapids is less White than neighboring Rapid City (95.1% White), Alden (100% White), Bellaire (91.5% White), and Central Lake (97.5% White).

Elk Rapids's Black Population

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

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

Elk Rapids is less Black than neighboring Bellaire (1.3% Black), and Central Lake (0.1% Black).

Elk Rapids's Asian Population

29 residents of Elk Rapids, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elk Rapids is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Elk Rapids ranks 151st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Rapids's Asian population has grown by an estimated 70.6%. Asian residents' share of Elk Rapids's population has increased from 1.1% to 1.8%.

Elk Rapids is more Asian than neighboring Rapid City (0% Asian), Alden (0% Asian), Bellaire (0.6% Asian), Eastport (1.6% Asian), and Central Lake (0% Asian).

Elk Rapids's Hispanic Population

51 residents of Elk Rapids, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elk Rapids is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Elk Rapids ranks 598th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Rapids's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 88.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Elk Rapids's population has increased from 1.8% to 3.1%.

Elk Rapids is more Hispanic than neighboring Rapid City (1.4% Hispanic), Alden (0% Hispanic), Bellaire (1.9% Hispanic), Eastport (1.9% Hispanic), and Central Lake (1% Hispanic).

Elk Rapids's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Elk Rapids, 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 Elk Rapids is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Elk Rapids ranks 107th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Rapids's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elk Rapids's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Elk Rapids is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rapid City (0.1% Native American/Other), Bellaire (1.7% Native American/Other), Eastport (4.5% Native American/Other), and Central Lake (0.6% Native American/Other).

Elk Rapids's Multiracial Population

78 residents of Elk Rapids, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elk Rapids is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Elk Rapids ranks 692nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Rapids's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 160.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Elk Rapids's population has increased from 2.0% to 4.8%.

Elk Rapids is more Multiracial than neighboring Rapid City (3.4% Multiracial), Alden (0% Multiracial), Bellaire (3.1% Multiracial), and Central Lake (0.8% Multiracial). Elk Rapids is less Multiracial than neighboring Eastport (7.1% 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.