L'Anse, MI Demographics

A map of L'Anse's Population by Race

L'Anse, Michigan has an estimated population of 1,790, a decrease from the 1,874 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.7% White, 9.3% Multiracial, 4.1% Native American/Other, 2.2% Asian, 0.9% Black, and 0.8% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of L'Anse, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

L'Anse 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 L'Anse, that probability was 25.9% in 2020 and 30.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

L'Anse is ranked the 329th 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). L'Anse was ranked the 315th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

L'Anse's White Population

1,481 residents of L'Anse, or 82.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in L'Anse is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. L'Anse ranks 531st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, L'Anse's White population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. White residents' share of L'Anse's population has decreased from 85.6% to 82.7%.

L'Anse is more White than neighboring Zeba (45.3% White), Baraga (44% White), and Covington (75.9% White). L'Anse is less White than neighboring Pelkie (100% White), and Skanee (93.1% White).

L'Anse's Black Population

17 residents of L'Anse, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in L'Anse is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. L'Anse ranks 587th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, L'Anse's Black population has grown by an estimated 466.7%. Black residents' share of L'Anse's population has increased from 0.2% to 0.9%.

L'Anse is more Black than neighboring Zeba (0% Black), Pelkie (0% Black), Covington (0% Black), and Skanee (0% Black). L'Anse is less Black than neighboring Baraga (25.5% Black).

L'Anse's Asian Population

39 residents of L'Anse, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in L'Anse is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. L'Anse ranks 348th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, L'Anse's Asian population has grown by an estimated 333.3%. Asian residents' share of L'Anse's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.2%.

L'Anse is more Asian than neighboring Zeba (0.9% Asian), Baraga (0% Asian), Pelkie (0% Asian), Covington (0% Asian), and Skanee (0% Asian).

L'Anse's Hispanic Population

14 residents of L'Anse, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in L'Anse is lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. L'Anse ranks 689th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, L'Anse's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.7%. Hispanic residents' share of L'Anse's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

L'Anse is more Hispanic than neighboring Zeba (0% Hispanic), Pelkie (0% Hispanic), Covington (0% Hispanic), and Skanee (0% Hispanic). L'Anse is less Hispanic than neighboring Baraga (4.6% Hispanic).

L'Anse's Native American/Other Population

73 residents of L'Anse, or 4.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in L'Anse is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. L'Anse ranks 16th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, L'Anse's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 33.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of L'Anse's population has decreased from 5.9% to 4.1%.

L'Anse is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pelkie (0% Native American/Other), and Covington (2.7% Native American/Other). L'Anse is less Native American/Other than neighboring Zeba (45.3% Native American/Other), Baraga (16.8% Native American/Other), and Skanee (6.9% Native American/Other).

L'Anse's Multiracial Population

166 residents of L'Anse, or 9.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in L'Anse is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. L'Anse ranks 47th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, L'Anse's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 24.8%. Multiracial residents' share of L'Anse's population has increased from 7.1% to 9.3%.

L'Anse is more Multiracial than neighboring Zeba (8.5% Multiracial), Baraga (9% Multiracial), Pelkie (0% Multiracial), and Skanee (0% Multiracial). L'Anse is less Multiracial than neighboring Covington (21.4% 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.