Kincheloe, MI Demographics

A map of Kincheloe's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,391	1,447	55.1%	55.9%
Native American/Other	596	676	23.6%	26.1%
Multiracial	360	339	14.3%	13.1%
Hispanic	129	81	5.1%	3.1%
Black	35	30	1.4%	1.2%
Asian	13	14	0.5%	0.5%

Kincheloe, Michigan has an estimated population of 2,524, a slight decrease from the 2,587 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.1% White, 23.6% Native American/Other, 14.3% Multiracial, 5.1% Hispanic, 1.4% Black, and 0.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kincheloe, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kincheloe 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 Kincheloe, that probability was 60.1% in 2020 and 61.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kincheloe is ranked the 269th 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). Kincheloe was ranked the 262nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kincheloe's White Population

1,391 residents of Kincheloe, or 55.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kincheloe is significantly lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Kincheloe ranks 713th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kincheloe's White population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of Kincheloe's population has decreased from 55.9% to 55.1%.

Kincheloe is more White than neighboring St. Ignace (46.5% White), and Mackinaw City (53.6% White). Kincheloe is less White than neighboring Brimley (86.1% White), Sault Ste. Marie (68.4% White), and Mackinac Island (57% White).

Kincheloe's Black Population

35 residents of Kincheloe, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kincheloe is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Kincheloe ranks 248th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kincheloe's Black population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Black residents' share of Kincheloe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Kincheloe is more Black than neighboring Brimley (0% Black), and Sault Ste. Marie (0.5% Black). Kincheloe is less Black than neighboring Mackinac Island (14.3% Black), St. Ignace (15.9% Black), and Mackinaw City (17.9% Black).

Kincheloe's Asian Population

13 residents of Kincheloe, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kincheloe is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Kincheloe ranks 308th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kincheloe's Asian population has declined by an estimated 7.1%. Asian residents' share of Kincheloe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Kincheloe is more Asian than neighboring Brimley (0% Asian), and Mackinac Island (0% Asian). Kincheloe is less Asian than neighboring Sault Ste. Marie (1.2% Asian), St. Ignace (2.2% Asian), and Mackinaw City (4.4% Asian).

Kincheloe's Hispanic Population

129 residents of Kincheloe, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kincheloe is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Kincheloe ranks 387th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kincheloe's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 59.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Kincheloe's population has increased from 3.1% to 5.1%.

Kincheloe is more Hispanic than neighboring Brimley (0% Hispanic), Sault Ste. Marie (1.9% Hispanic), and St. Ignace (1.8% Hispanic). Kincheloe is less Hispanic than neighboring Mackinac Island (13% Hispanic), and Mackinaw City (6.3% Hispanic).

Kincheloe's Native American/Other Population

596 residents of Kincheloe, or 23.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kincheloe is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Kincheloe ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kincheloe's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 11.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kincheloe's population has decreased from 26.1% to 23.6%.

Kincheloe is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brimley (8.1% Native American/Other), Sault Ste. Marie (14.8% Native American/Other), Mackinac Island (5.9% Native American/Other), St. Ignace (22.7% Native American/Other), and Mackinaw City (2.3% Native American/Other).

Kincheloe's Multiracial Population

360 residents of Kincheloe, or 14.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kincheloe is higher than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Kincheloe ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kincheloe's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Kincheloe's population has increased from 13.1% to 14.3%.

Kincheloe is more Multiracial than neighboring Brimley (5.8% Multiracial), Sault Ste. Marie (13.2% Multiracial), Mackinac Island (9.8% Multiracial), and St. Ignace (10.9% Multiracial). Kincheloe is less Multiracial than neighboring Mackinaw City (15.6% 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.