Munising, MI Demographics

A map of Munising's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,629	1,753	82.5%	88.3%
Multiracial	228	105	11.5%	5.3%
Native American/Other	63	86	3.2%	4.3%
Black	31	7	1.6%	0.4%
Hispanic	24	30	1.2%	1.5%
Asian	0	5	0.0%	0.3%

Munising, Michigan has an estimated population of 1,975, a less than 1% change from the 1,986 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.5% White, 11.5% Multiracial, 3.2% Native American/Other, 1.6% Black, 1.2% Hispanic, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Munising, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Munising 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 Munising, that probability was 21.6% in 2020 and 30.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Munising is ranked the 313th 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). Munising was ranked the 303rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Munising's White Population

1,629 residents of Munising, or 82.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Munising is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Munising ranks 455th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Munising's White population has declined by an estimated 7.1%. White residents' share of Munising's population has decreased from 88.3% to 82.5%.

Munising is more White than neighboring Manistique (75.8% White), and Garden (80.5% White). Munising is less White than neighboring Chatham (93.3% White), Rapid River (88.3% White), and Rock (95% White).

Munising's Black Population

31 residents of Munising, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Munising is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Munising ranks 484th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Munising's Black population has grown by an estimated 342.9%. Black residents' share of Munising's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.6%.

Munising is more Black than neighboring Chatham (0.7% Black), Rapid River (0% Black), Manistique (1.2% Black), Rock (0% Black), and Garden (1.3% Black).

Munising's Asian Population

0 residents of Munising, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Munising is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Munising ranks 496th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Munising's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Munising's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Munising's Hispanic Population

24 residents of Munising, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Munising is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Munising ranks 628th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Munising's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Munising's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Munising is more Hispanic than neighboring Rapid River (0% Hispanic), and Rock (0% Hispanic). Munising is less Hispanic than neighboring Chatham (1.5% Hispanic), Manistique (1.6% Hispanic), and Garden (3.9% Hispanic).

Munising's Native American/Other Population

63 residents of Munising, or 3.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Munising is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Munising ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Munising's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 26.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Munising's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.2%.

Munising is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chatham (0% Native American/Other), Rapid River (0% Native American/Other), and Rock (0% Native American/Other). Munising is less Native American/Other than neighboring Manistique (7.8% Native American/Other).

Munising's Multiracial Population

228 residents of Munising, or 11.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Munising is higher than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Munising ranks 178th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Munising's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 117.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Munising's population has increased from 5.3% to 11.5%.

Munising is more Multiracial than neighboring Chatham (4.4% Multiracial), Rock (5% Multiracial), and Garden (11% Multiracial). Munising is less Multiracial than neighboring Rapid River (11.7% Multiracial), and Manistique (13.6% 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.