Ferrysburg, MI Demographics

A map of Ferrysburg's Population by Race

Ferrysburg, Michigan has an estimated population of 2,959, a less than 1% change from the 2,952 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.7% White, 7.1% Native American/Other, 2.3% Multiracial, 1.9% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ferrysburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ferrysburg has become 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 Ferrysburg, that probability was 18.4% in 2020 and 20.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ferrysburg is ranked the 239th 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). Ferrysburg was ranked the 243rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ferrysburg's White Population

2,626 residents of Ferrysburg, or 88.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ferrysburg is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Ferrysburg ranks 330th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferrysburg's White population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Ferrysburg's population has decreased from 90.2% to 88.7%.

Ferrysburg is more White than neighboring Grand Haven (85.5% White), Norton Shores (87.5% White), and Muskegon Heights (17.7% White). Ferrysburg is less White than neighboring Spring Lake (91.3% White), and Fruitport (89.4% White).

Ferrysburg's Black Population

0 residents of Ferrysburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ferrysburg is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Ferrysburg ranks 322nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferrysburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Ferrysburg's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Ferrysburg is less Black than neighboring Grand Haven (1% Black), Spring Lake (0.2% Black), Fruitport (1.4% Black), Norton Shores (4.2% Black), and Muskegon Heights (70.8% Black).

Ferrysburg's Asian Population

0 residents of Ferrysburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ferrysburg is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Ferrysburg ranks 126th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferrysburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Ferrysburg's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Ferrysburg is less Asian than neighboring Grand Haven (2.1% Asian), Spring Lake (0.6% Asian), Fruitport (0.7% Asian), Norton Shores (0.9% Asian), and Muskegon Heights (0.3% Asian).

Ferrysburg's Hispanic Population

55 residents of Ferrysburg, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ferrysburg is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Ferrysburg ranks 418th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferrysburg's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 36.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Ferrysburg's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.9%.

Ferrysburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Spring Lake (1.3% Hispanic). Ferrysburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Grand Haven (5.9% Hispanic), Fruitport (5.3% Hispanic), Norton Shores (3.2% Hispanic), and Muskegon Heights (4.6% Hispanic).

Ferrysburg's Native American/Other Population

211 residents of Ferrysburg, or 7.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ferrysburg is higher than in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Ferrysburg ranks 274th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferrysburg's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 681.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ferrysburg's population has increased from 0.9% to 7.1%.

Ferrysburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Grand Haven (0.3% Native American/Other), Spring Lake (0% Native American/Other), Fruitport (0% Native American/Other), Norton Shores (0.3% Native American/Other), and Muskegon Heights (1.8% Native American/Other).

Ferrysburg's Multiracial Population

67 residents of Ferrysburg, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ferrysburg is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Ferrysburg ranks 476th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferrysburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 39.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Ferrysburg's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.3%.

Ferrysburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Grand Haven (5.2% Multiracial), Spring Lake (6.5% Multiracial), Fruitport (3.2% Multiracial), Norton Shores (4% Multiracial), and Muskegon Heights (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.