Niles, MI Demographics

A map of Niles's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,754	8,739	74.2%	72.9%
Black	1,630	1,273	13.8%	10.6%
Hispanic	823	868	7.0%	7.2%
Multiracial	515	835	4.4%	7.0%
Asian	61	113	0.5%	0.9%
Native American/Other	20	160	0.2%	1.3%

Niles, Michigan has an estimated population of 11,803, a slight decrease from the 11,988 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.2% White, 13.8% Black, 7.0% Hispanic, 4.4% Multiracial, 0.5% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Niles, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Niles has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Niles, that probability was 44.7% in 2020 and 42.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Niles is ranked the 89th 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). Niles was ranked the 88th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Niles's White Population

8,754 residents of Niles, or 74.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Niles is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Niles ranks 657th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Niles's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Niles's population has increased from 72.9% to 74.2%.

Niles is more White than neighboring Roseland (51.7% White), Indian Village (70.1% White), Notre Dame (70.4% White), and Berrien Springs (54.8% White). Niles is less White than neighboring Buchanan (78.5% White).

Niles's Black Population

1,630 residents of Niles, or 13.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Niles is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Niles ranks 64th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Niles's Black population has grown by an estimated 28.0%. Black residents' share of Niles's population has increased from 10.6% to 13.8%.

Niles is more Black than neighboring Buchanan (1.2% Black), Indian Village (3.1% Black), and Notre Dame (4.5% Black). Niles is less Black than neighboring Roseland (21.8% Black), and Berrien Springs (19% Black).

Niles's Asian Population

61 residents of Niles, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Niles is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Niles ranks 188th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Niles's Asian population has declined by an estimated 46.0%. Asian residents' share of Niles's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Niles is more Asian than neighboring Indian Village (0% Asian). Niles is less Asian than neighboring Roseland (14.8% Asian), Buchanan (0.6% Asian), Notre Dame (7.3% Asian), and Berrien Springs (8.5% Asian).

Niles's Hispanic Population

823 residents of Niles, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Niles is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Niles ranks 81st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Niles's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Niles's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.0%.

Niles is less Hispanic than neighboring Roseland (8.7% Hispanic), Buchanan (9.1% Hispanic), Indian Village (17.5% Hispanic), Notre Dame (11% Hispanic), and Berrien Springs (9.6% Hispanic).

Niles's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Niles, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Niles is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Niles ranks 149th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Niles's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 87.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Niles's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.2%.

Niles is more Native American/Other than neighboring Indian Village (0% Native American/Other). Niles is less Native American/Other than neighboring Roseland (1% Native American/Other), and Buchanan (0.4% Native American/Other).

Niles's Multiracial Population

515 residents of Niles, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Niles is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Niles ranks 55th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Niles's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 38.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Niles's population has decreased from 7.0% to 4.4%.

Niles is more Multiracial than neighboring Roseland (2% Multiracial). Niles is less Multiracial than neighboring Buchanan (10.2% Multiracial), Indian Village (9.3% Multiracial), Notre Dame (6.6% Multiracial), and Berrien Springs (7.9% 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.