Mulliken, MI Demographics

A map of Mulliken's Population by Race

Mulliken, Michigan has an estimated population of 501, a decrease from the 525 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.8% White, 7.2% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 1.6% Black, 0.4% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mulliken, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mulliken 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 Mulliken, that probability was 8.5% in 2020 and 23.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mulliken is ranked the 547th 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). Mulliken was ranked the 531st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mulliken's White Population

435 residents of Mulliken, or 86.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mulliken is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Mulliken ranks 38th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mulliken's White population has declined by an estimated 13.3%. White residents' share of Mulliken's population has decreased from 95.6% to 86.8%.

Mulliken is more White than neighboring Vermontville (80.3% White). Mulliken is less White than neighboring Sunfield (94.2% White), Portland (87.9% White), Eagle (97.8% White), and Grand Ledge (88.6% White).

Mulliken's Black Population

8 residents of Mulliken, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mulliken is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Mulliken ranks 473rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mulliken's Black population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Black residents' share of Mulliken's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.6%.

Mulliken is more Black than neighboring Sunfield (0.8% Black), Portland (0.5% Black), Eagle (0% Black), Grand Ledge (1.1% Black), and Vermontville (0% Black).

Mulliken's Asian Population

2 residents of Mulliken, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mulliken is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Mulliken ranks 587th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mulliken's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Asian residents' share of Mulliken's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Mulliken is more Asian than neighboring Sunfield (0.2% Asian), Eagle (0% Asian), and Vermontville (0% Asian). Mulliken is less Asian than neighboring Portland (2.5% Asian), and Grand Ledge (0.5% Asian).

Mulliken's Hispanic Population

36 residents of Mulliken, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mulliken is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Mulliken ranks 653rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mulliken's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 414.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Mulliken's population has increased from 1.3% to 7.2%.

Mulliken is more Hispanic than neighboring Sunfield (2.3% Hispanic), Portland (3.9% Hispanic), Eagle (1.1% Hispanic), and Grand Ledge (5.1% Hispanic). Mulliken is less Hispanic than neighboring Vermontville (8.7% Hispanic).

Mulliken's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Mulliken, 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 Mulliken is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Mulliken ranks 678th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mulliken's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mulliken's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Mulliken is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sunfield (0% Native American/Other), Portland (0% Native American/Other), and Eagle (0% Native American/Other). Mulliken is less Native American/Other than neighboring Vermontville (0.5% Native American/Other).

Mulliken's Multiracial Population

18 residents of Mulliken, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mulliken is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Mulliken ranks 650th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mulliken's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 38.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Mulliken's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.6%.

Mulliken is more Multiracial than neighboring Sunfield (2.6% Multiracial), and Eagle (1.1% Multiracial). Mulliken is less Multiracial than neighboring Portland (5.2% Multiracial), Grand Ledge (4.4% Multiracial), and Vermontville (10.5% 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.