Imlay City, MI Demographics

A map of Imlay City's Population by Race

Imlay City, Michigan has an estimated population of 3,721, a less than 1% change from the 3,703 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.6% White, 42.8% Hispanic, 5.1% Multiracial, 0.5% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Imlay City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Imlay City has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Imlay City, that probability was 50.3% in 2020 and 54.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Imlay City is ranked the 217th 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). Imlay City was ranked the 217th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Imlay City's White Population

1,919 residents of Imlay City, or 51.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Imlay City is significantly lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Imlay City ranks 692nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Imlay City's White population has declined by an estimated 17.4%. White residents' share of Imlay City's population has decreased from 62.7% to 51.6%.

Imlay City is less White than neighboring Attica (85% White), Dryden (91.1% White), Almont (84.1% White), Capac (80.7% White), and Leonard (95.7% White).

Imlay City's Black Population

17 residents of Imlay City, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Imlay City is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Imlay City ranks 385th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Imlay City's Black population has declined by an estimated 22.7%. Black residents' share of Imlay City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Imlay City is more Black than neighboring Dryden (0.1% Black), Almont (0% Black), and Leonard (0% Black). Imlay City is less Black than neighboring Attica (0.6% Black), and Capac (0.9% Black).

Imlay City's Asian Population

1 residents of Imlay City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Imlay City is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Imlay City ranks 201st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Imlay City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 96.9%. Asian residents' share of Imlay City's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Imlay City is less Asian than neighboring Dryden (0.6% Asian), and Capac (0.2% Asian).

Imlay City's Hispanic Population

1,593 residents of Imlay City, or 42.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Imlay City is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Imlay City ranks 4th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Imlay City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 34.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Imlay City's population has increased from 32.0% to 42.8%.

Imlay City is more Hispanic than neighboring Attica (7.3% Hispanic), Dryden (2.5% Hispanic), Almont (8.4% Hispanic), Capac (13.9% Hispanic), and Leonard (2.3% Hispanic).

Imlay City's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Imlay City, 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 Imlay City is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Imlay City ranks 385th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Imlay City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Imlay City's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Imlay City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Almont (3.7% Native American/Other), Capac (2.3% Native American/Other), and Leonard (1.7% Native American/Other).

Imlay City's Multiracial Population

191 residents of Imlay City, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Imlay City is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Imlay City ranks 575th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Imlay City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 66.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Imlay City's population has increased from 3.1% to 5.1%.

Imlay City is more Multiracial than neighboring Almont (3.7% Multiracial), Capac (2.1% Multiracial), and Leonard (0.3% Multiracial). Imlay City is less Multiracial than neighboring Attica (7% Multiracial), and Dryden (5.7% 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.