Gaastra, MI Demographics

A map of Gaastra's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	256	300	86.5%	94.9%
Black	17	2	5.7%	0.6%
Hispanic	9	4	3.0%	1.3%
Asian	6	1	2.0%	0.3%
Native American/Other	6	4	2.0%	1.3%
Multiracial	2	5	0.7%	1.6%

Gaastra, Michigan has an estimated population of 296, a decrease from the 316 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.5% White, 5.7% Black, 3.0% Hispanic, 2.0% Asian, 2.0% Native American/Other, and 0.7% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gaastra, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gaastra 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 Gaastra, that probability was 9.8% in 2020 and 24.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gaastra is ranked the 625th 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). Gaastra was ranked the 625th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gaastra's White Population

256 residents of Gaastra, or 86.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gaastra is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Gaastra ranks 55th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gaastra's White population has declined by an estimated 14.7%. White residents' share of Gaastra's population has decreased from 94.9% to 86.5%.

Gaastra is more White than neighboring Caspian (80.5% White), and Iron River (85.9% White). Gaastra is less White than neighboring Long Lake (100% White), Amasa (96% White), and Alpha (95.3% White).

Gaastra's Black Population

17 residents of Gaastra, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gaastra is lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Gaastra ranks 373rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gaastra's Black population has grown by an estimated 750.0%. Black residents' share of Gaastra's population has increased from 0.6% to 5.7%.

Gaastra is more Black than neighboring Caspian (0.2% Black), Iron River (1.9% Black), Long Lake (0% Black), Amasa (0% Black), and Alpha (0% Black).

Gaastra's Asian Population

6 residents of Gaastra, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gaastra is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Gaastra ranks 452nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gaastra's Asian population has grown by an estimated 500.0%. Asian residents' share of Gaastra's population has increased from 0.3% to 2.0%.

Gaastra is more Asian than neighboring Caspian (1% Asian), Iron River (0% Asian), Long Lake (0% Asian), Amasa (0% Asian), and Alpha (0% Asian).

Gaastra's Hispanic Population

9 residents of Gaastra, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gaastra is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Gaastra ranks 661st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gaastra's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 125.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Gaastra's population has increased from 1.3% to 3.0%.

Gaastra is more Hispanic than neighboring Caspian (0% Hispanic), Long Lake (0% Hispanic), Amasa (2% Hispanic), and Alpha (0% Hispanic). Gaastra is less Hispanic than neighboring Iron River (5.1% Hispanic).

Gaastra's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Gaastra, or 2.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gaastra is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Gaastra ranks 161st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gaastra's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gaastra's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.0%.

Gaastra is more Native American/Other than neighboring Long Lake (0% Native American/Other), and Amasa (0% Native American/Other). Gaastra is less Native American/Other than neighboring Caspian (3.3% Native American/Other), Iron River (3.3% Native American/Other), and Alpha (2.8% Native American/Other).

Gaastra's Multiracial Population

2 residents of Gaastra, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gaastra is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Gaastra ranks 715th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gaastra's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Gaastra's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.7%.

Gaastra is more Multiracial than neighboring Long Lake (0% Multiracial). Gaastra is less Multiracial than neighboring Caspian (15% Multiracial), Iron River (3.8% Multiracial), Amasa (2% Multiracial), and Alpha (1.9% 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.