Muir, MI Demographics

A map of Muir's Population by Race

Muir, Michigan has an estimated population of 490, a large decrease from the 646 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.3% White, 9.6% Hispanic, 4.1% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Muir, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Muir has become considerably 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 Muir, that probability was 16.3% in 2020 and 24.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Muir is ranked the 550th 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). Muir was ranked the 503rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Muir's White Population

423 residents of Muir, or 86.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Muir is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Muir ranks 255th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muir's White population has declined by an estimated 28.3%. White residents' share of Muir's population has decreased from 91.3% to 86.3%.

Muir is more White than neighboring Lyons (72.4% White), and Palo (84.8% White). Muir is less White than neighboring Pewamo (94.5% White), Portland (87.9% White), and Hubbardston (88.1% White).

Muir's Black Population

0 residents of Muir, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Muir is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Muir ranks 205th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muir's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Muir's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Muir is less Black than neighboring Lyons (0.7% Black), and Portland (0.5% Black).

Muir's Asian Population

0 residents of Muir, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Muir is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Muir ranks 587th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muir's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Muir's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Muir is less Asian than neighboring Lyons (0.2% Asian), and Portland (2.5% Asian).

Muir's Hispanic Population

47 residents of Muir, or 9.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Muir is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Muir ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muir's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 56.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Muir's population has increased from 4.6% to 9.6%.

Muir is more Hispanic than neighboring Pewamo (4.1% Hispanic), Portland (3.9% Hispanic), and Hubbardston (4.5% Hispanic). Muir is less Hispanic than neighboring Lyons (12.4% Hispanic), and Palo (14.1% Hispanic).

Muir's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Muir, 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 Muir is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Muir ranks 555th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muir's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Muir's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Muir is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hubbardston (3.2% Native American/Other).

Muir's Multiracial Population

20 residents of Muir, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Muir is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Muir ranks 688th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muir's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 53.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Muir's population has increased from 2.0% to 4.1%.

Muir is more Multiracial than neighboring Pewamo (1.4% Multiracial), and Palo (1.1% Multiracial). Muir is less Multiracial than neighboring Lyons (14.3% Multiracial), and Portland (5.2% 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.