Indian River, MI Demographics

A map of Indian River's Population by Race

Indian River, Michigan has an estimated population of 2,039, an increase from the 1,950 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.6% White, 6.1% Multiracial, 0.8% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Indian River, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Indian River has become less 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 Indian River, that probability was 16.5% in 2020 and 13.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Indian River is ranked the 303rd 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). Indian River was ranked the 307th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Indian River's White Population

1,889 residents of Indian River, or 92.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Indian River is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Indian River ranks 264th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indian River's White population has grown by an estimated 6.2%. White residents' share of Indian River's population has increased from 91.2% to 92.6%.

Indian River is more White than neighboring Wolverine (91.3% White), Alanson (85.9% White), and Brutus (87.9% White). Indian River is less White than neighboring Ponshewaing (100% White), and Oden (100% White).

Indian River's Black Population

0 residents of Indian River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Indian River is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Indian River ranks 608th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indian River's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Indian River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Indian River is less Black than neighboring Alanson (0.7% Black), and Brutus (0.5% Black).

Indian River's Asian Population

0 residents of Indian River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Indian River is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Indian River ranks 326th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indian River's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Indian River's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Indian River is less Asian than neighboring Alanson (1.9% Asian).

Indian River's Hispanic Population

16 residents of Indian River, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Indian River is lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Indian River ranks 622nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indian River's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 46.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Indian River's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.8%.

Indian River is more Hispanic than neighboring Alanson (0% Hispanic), Ponshewaing (0% Hispanic), and Oden (0% Hispanic). Indian River is less Hispanic than neighboring Wolverine (1.1% Hispanic), and Brutus (3.5% Hispanic).

Indian River's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Indian River, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Indian River is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Indian River ranks 49th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indian River's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 83.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Indian River's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.4%.

Indian River is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ponshewaing (0% Native American/Other), and Oden (0% Native American/Other). Indian River is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wolverine (2.3% Native American/Other), Alanson (4.6% Native American/Other), and Brutus (2.5% Native American/Other).

Indian River's Multiracial Population

125 residents of Indian River, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Indian River is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Indian River ranks 421st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indian River's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 62.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Indian River's population has increased from 3.9% to 6.1%.

Indian River is more Multiracial than neighboring Wolverine (5.3% Multiracial), Brutus (5.6% Multiracial), Ponshewaing (0% Multiracial), and Oden (0% Multiracial). Indian River is less Multiracial than neighboring Alanson (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.