Northview, MI Demographics

A map of Northview's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	12,898	13,000	84.5%	85.0%
Multiracial	896	780	5.9%	5.1%
Hispanic	662	707	4.3%	4.6%
Black	504	509	3.3%	3.3%
Asian	173	238	1.1%	1.6%
Native American/Other	135	67	0.9%	0.4%

Northview, Michigan has an estimated population of 15,268, a less than 1% change from the 15,301 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.5% White, 5.9% Multiracial, 4.3% Hispanic, 3.3% Black, 1.1% Asian, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Northview, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Northview has become slightly 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 Northview, that probability was 27.2% in 2020 and 28.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Northview is ranked the 72nd 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). Northview was ranked the 73rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Northview's White Population

12,898 residents of Northview, or 84.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Northview is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Northview ranks 545th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northview's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Northview's population has decreased from 85.0% to 84.5%.

Northview is more White than neighboring Comstock Park (74.2% White), Grand Rapids (57.5% White), and Cannonsburg (78% White). Northview is less White than neighboring Rockford (93.2% White), and East Grand Rapids (88.9% White).

Northview's Black Population

504 residents of Northview, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Northview is lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Northview ranks 139th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northview's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Northview's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Northview is more Black than neighboring Rockford (0.2% Black), East Grand Rapids (1.4% Black), and Cannonsburg (0% Black). Northview is less Black than neighboring Comstock Park (6.2% Black), and Grand Rapids (17.5% Black).

Northview's Asian Population

173 residents of Northview, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Northview is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Northview ranks 114th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northview's Asian population has declined by an estimated 27.3%. Asian residents' share of Northview's population has decreased from 1.6% to 1.1%.

Northview is more Asian than neighboring Comstock Park (0.1% Asian), Rockford (0.5% Asian), and Cannonsburg (0% Asian). Northview is less Asian than neighboring East Grand Rapids (2.3% Asian), and Grand Rapids (2.8% Asian).

Northview's Hispanic Population

662 residents of Northview, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Northview is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Northview ranks 224th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northview's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Northview's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Northview is more Hispanic than neighboring Rockford (2% Hispanic), East Grand Rapids (2.6% Hispanic), and Cannonsburg (0% Hispanic). Northview is less Hispanic than neighboring Comstock Park (14.9% Hispanic), and Grand Rapids (16.3% Hispanic).

Northview's Native American/Other Population

135 residents of Northview, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Northview is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Northview ranks 569th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northview's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 101.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Northview's population has increased from 0.4% to 0.9%.

Northview is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rockford (0% Native American/Other), East Grand Rapids (0.7% Native American/Other), and Cannonsburg (0% Native American/Other). Northview is less Native American/Other than neighboring Comstock Park (2.7% Native American/Other).

Northview's Multiracial Population

896 residents of Northview, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Northview is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Northview ranks 197th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northview's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 14.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Northview's population has increased from 5.1% to 5.9%.

Northview is more Multiracial than neighboring Comstock Park (1.9% Multiracial), Rockford (4.1% Multiracial), East Grand Rapids (4% Multiracial), and Grand Rapids (5% Multiracial). Northview is less Multiracial than neighboring Cannonsburg (22% 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.