Gwinn, MI Demographics
A map of Gwinn's Population by Race
Gwinn, Michigan has an estimated population of 1,435, a large decrease from the 1,784 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.8% White, 13.6% Multiracial, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gwinn, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Gwinn 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 Gwinn, that probability was 19.9% in 2020 and 24.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Gwinn is ranked the 378th 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). Gwinn was ranked the 324th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Gwinn's White Population
1,231 residents of Gwinn, or 85.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gwinn is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Gwinn ranks 385th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Gwinn's White population has declined by an estimated 22.7%. White residents' share of Gwinn's population has decreased from 89.3% to 85.8%.
Gwinn is more White than neighboring K. I. Sawyer (85.5% White). Gwinn is less White than neighboring Palmer (94.8% White), Harvey (92.5% White), Negaunee (92.9% White), and Marquette (88.2% White).
Gwinn's Black Population
2 residents of Gwinn, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gwinn is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Gwinn ranks 341st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Gwinn's Black population has declined by an estimated 84.6%. Black residents' share of Gwinn's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.
Gwinn is more Black than neighboring Palmer (0% Black), and Negaunee (0% Black). Gwinn is less Black than neighboring K. I. Sawyer (2.7% Black), Harvey (0.5% Black), and Marquette (3.1% Black).
Gwinn's Asian Population
7 residents of Gwinn, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gwinn is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Gwinn ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Gwinn's Asian population has declined by an estimated 53.3%. Asian residents' share of Gwinn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.
Gwinn is more Asian than neighboring K. I. Sawyer (0% Asian), Palmer (0% Asian), and Negaunee (0.1% Asian). Gwinn is less Asian than neighboring Harvey (0.6% Asian).
Gwinn's Hispanic Population
0 residents of Gwinn, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gwinn is lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Gwinn ranks 582nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Gwinn's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Gwinn's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.
Gwinn is less Hispanic than neighboring K. I. Sawyer (0.8% Hispanic), Harvey (0.6% Hispanic), Negaunee (2.2% Hispanic), and Marquette (2.8% Hispanic).
Gwinn's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Gwinn, 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 Gwinn is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Gwinn ranks 90th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Gwinn's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gwinn's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.
Gwinn is less Native American/Other than neighboring K. I. Sawyer (4.8% Native American/Other), Harvey (0.6% Native American/Other), Negaunee (2% Native American/Other), and Marquette (0.9% Native American/Other).
Gwinn's Multiracial Population
195 residents of Gwinn, or 13.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gwinn is higher than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Gwinn ranks 164th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Gwinn's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 101.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Gwinn's population has increased from 5.4% to 13.6%.
Gwinn is more Multiracial than neighboring K. I. Sawyer (6.2% Multiracial), Palmer (5.2% Multiracial), Harvey (5.2% Multiracial), Negaunee (2.9% Multiracial), and Marquette (4.5% 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.