Frankenmuth, MI Demographics

A map of Frankenmuth's Population by Race

Frankenmuth, Michigan has an estimated population of 5,157, an increase from the 4,987 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.4% White, 5.4% Hispanic, 4.3% Black, 0.5% Multiracial, 0.4% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Frankenmuth, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Frankenmuth 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 Frankenmuth, that probability was 15.5% in 2020 and 19.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Frankenmuth is ranked the 177th 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). Frankenmuth was ranked the 182nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Frankenmuth's White Population

4,609 residents of Frankenmuth, or 89.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Frankenmuth is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Frankenmuth ranks 202nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frankenmuth's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Frankenmuth's population has decreased from 91.8% to 89.4%.

Frankenmuth is more White than neighboring Bridgeport (47.9% White), and Robin Glen-Indiantown (72.9% White). Frankenmuth is less White than neighboring Birch Run (90.3% White), Reese (94.3% White), and Clio (93.7% White).

Frankenmuth's Black Population

223 residents of Frankenmuth, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Frankenmuth is lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Frankenmuth ranks 273rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frankenmuth's Black population has grown by an estimated 346.0%. Black residents' share of Frankenmuth's population has increased from 1.0% to 4.3%.

Frankenmuth is more Black than neighboring Birch Run (0% Black), Reese (0% Black), and Clio (1.2% Black). Frankenmuth is less Black than neighboring Bridgeport (33.9% Black), and Robin Glen-Indiantown (6.5% Black).

Frankenmuth's Asian Population

21 residents of Frankenmuth, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Frankenmuth is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Frankenmuth ranks 136th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frankenmuth's Asian population has declined by an estimated 66.1%. Asian residents' share of Frankenmuth's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.4%.

Frankenmuth is more Asian than neighboring Birch Run (0% Asian), Reese (0% Asian), Bridgeport (0.3% Asian), and Robin Glen-Indiantown (0% Asian). Frankenmuth is less Asian than neighboring Clio (1.2% Asian).

Frankenmuth's Hispanic Population

277 residents of Frankenmuth, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Frankenmuth is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Frankenmuth ranks 403rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frankenmuth's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 82.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Frankenmuth's population has increased from 3.0% to 5.4%.

Frankenmuth is more Hispanic than neighboring Reese (2.9% Hispanic), and Clio (2.4% Hispanic). Frankenmuth is less Hispanic than neighboring Birch Run (6.9% Hispanic), Bridgeport (13.2% Hispanic), and Robin Glen-Indiantown (14.7% Hispanic).

Frankenmuth's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Frankenmuth, 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 Frankenmuth is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Frankenmuth ranks 611th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frankenmuth's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Frankenmuth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Frankenmuth is less Native American/Other than neighboring Birch Run (0.9% Native American/Other), and Bridgeport (1% Native American/Other).

Frankenmuth's Multiracial Population

27 residents of Frankenmuth, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Frankenmuth is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Frankenmuth ranks 647th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frankenmuth's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 78.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Frankenmuth's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.5%.

Frankenmuth is less Multiracial than neighboring Birch Run (1.9% Multiracial), Reese (2.7% Multiracial), Bridgeport (3.6% Multiracial), Clio (1.4% Multiracial), and Robin Glen-Indiantown (5.9% 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.