Ionia, MI Demographics

A map of Ionia's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	9,134	8,878	71.6%	66.4%
Black	1,595	2,994	12.5%	22.4%
Hispanic	1,150	1,064	9.0%	8.0%
Multiracial	659	309	5.2%	2.3%
Native American/Other	210	90	1.6%	0.7%
Asian	5	43	0.0%	0.3%

Ionia, Michigan has an estimated population of 12,753, a decrease from the 13,378 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.6% White, 12.5% Black, 9.0% Hispanic, 5.2% Multiracial, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ionia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ionia has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 Ionia, that probability was 50.3% in 2020 and 46.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ionia is ranked the 81st 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). Ionia was ranked the 79th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ionia's White Population

9,134 residents of Ionia, or 71.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ionia is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Ionia ranks 674th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ionia's White population has grown by an estimated 2.9%. White residents' share of Ionia's population has increased from 66.4% to 71.6%.

Ionia is less White than neighboring Lyons (72.4% White), Muir (86.3% White), Saranac (91% White), Palo (84.8% White), and Belding (81.8% White).

Ionia's Black Population

1,595 residents of Ionia, or 12.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ionia is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Ionia ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ionia's Black population has declined by an estimated 46.7%. Black residents' share of Ionia's population has decreased from 22.4% to 12.5%.

Ionia is more Black than neighboring Lyons (0.7% Black), Muir (0% Black), Saranac (0.9% Black), Palo (0% Black), and Belding (2.9% Black).

Ionia's Asian Population

5 residents of Ionia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ionia is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Ionia ranks 444th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ionia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 88.4%. Asian residents' share of Ionia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Ionia is less Asian than neighboring Lyons (0.2% Asian), Saranac (0.2% Asian), and Belding (0.4% Asian).

Ionia's Hispanic Population

1,150 residents of Ionia, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ionia is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Ionia ranks 68th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ionia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Ionia's population has increased from 8.0% to 9.0%.

Ionia is more Hispanic than neighboring Saranac (6.2% Hispanic), and Belding (8.1% Hispanic). Ionia is less Hispanic than neighboring Lyons (12.4% Hispanic), Muir (9.6% Hispanic), and Palo (14.1% Hispanic).

Ionia's Native American/Other Population

210 residents of Ionia, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ionia is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Ionia ranks 420th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ionia's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 133.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ionia's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.6%.

Ionia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lyons (0% Native American/Other), Muir (0% Native American/Other), Saranac (0% Native American/Other), Palo (0% Native American/Other), and Belding (1.4% Native American/Other).

Ionia's Multiracial Population

659 residents of Ionia, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ionia is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Ionia ranks 665th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ionia's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 113.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Ionia's population has increased from 2.3% to 5.2%.

Ionia is more Multiracial than neighboring Muir (4.1% Multiracial), Saranac (1.6% Multiracial), and Palo (1.1% Multiracial). Ionia is less Multiracial than neighboring Lyons (14.3% Multiracial), and Belding (5.3% 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.