Huron County Demographics

A map of Huron County's Population by Race

Huron County, Michigan has an estimated population of 31,113, a less than 1% change from the 31,407 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.3% White, 2.8% Hispanic, 2.3% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American/Other, 0.6% Asian, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Huron County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Huron 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 Huron County, that probability was 11.6% in 2020 and 12.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Huron County is ranked the 48th most populous county in Michigan, out of 83 counties. Huron County was ranked the 47th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Huron County's White Population

29,021 residents of Huron County, or 93.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Huron County is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Huron County ranks 4th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 83 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Huron County's White population has declined by an estimated 1.7%. White residents' share of Huron County's population has decreased from 94.0% to 93.3%.

Huron County is more White than neighboring Iosco County (91.3% White), Sanilac County (91.9% White), Tuscola County (91.5% White), Alcona County (93.1% White), and Lapeer County (89.7% White).

Huron County's Black Population

106 residents of Huron County, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Huron County is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Huron County ranks 69th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 83 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Huron County's Black population has grown by an estimated 37.7%. Black residents' share of Huron County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Huron County is less Black than neighboring Iosco County (0.9% Black), Sanilac County (0.4% Black), Tuscola County (1% Black), Alcona County (0.7% Black), and Lapeer County (1% Black).

Huron County's Asian Population

180 residents of Huron County, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Huron County is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Huron County ranks 39th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 83 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Huron County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Asian residents' share of Huron County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Huron County is more Asian than neighboring Sanilac County (0.3% Asian), Tuscola County (0.4% Asian), Alcona County (0.5% Asian), and Lapeer County (0.3% Asian). Huron County is less Asian than neighboring Iosco County (0.8% Asian).

Huron County's Hispanic Population

886 residents of Huron County, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Huron County is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Huron County ranks 45th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 83 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Huron County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Huron County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.8%.

Huron County is more Hispanic than neighboring Alcona County (1.7% Hispanic). Huron County is less Hispanic than neighboring Sanilac County (4.3% Hispanic), Tuscola County (3.8% Hispanic), and Lapeer County (5% Hispanic).

Huron County's Native American/Other Population

211 residents of Huron County, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Huron County is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Huron County ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 83 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Huron County's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 70.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Huron County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Huron County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Iosco County (0.6% Native American/Other), Sanilac County (0.4% Native American/Other), Tuscola County (0.3% Native American/Other), and Lapeer County (0.5% Native American/Other).

Huron County's Multiracial Population

709 residents of Huron County, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Huron County is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Huron County ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 83 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Huron County's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Huron County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Huron County is less Multiracial than neighboring Iosco County (3.7% Multiracial), Sanilac County (2.8% Multiracial), Tuscola County (3% Multiracial), Alcona County (3.4% Multiracial), and Lapeer County (3.5% 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.