Northville, MI Demographics

A map of Northville's Population by Race

Northville, Michigan has an estimated population of 6,069, a less than 1% change from the 6,119 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.0% White, 3.6% Multiracial, 2.9% Asian, 1.4% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Northville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Northville has become less 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 Northville, that probability was 21.9% in 2020 and 16.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Northville is ranked the 156th 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). Northville was ranked the 154th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Northville's White Population

5,525 residents of Northville, or 91.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Northville is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Northville ranks 464th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northville's White population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. White residents' share of Northville's population has increased from 88.2% to 91.0%.

Northville is more White than neighboring Novi (55.2% White), Plymouth (88.4% White), Wixom (67.7% White), Walled Lake (82.7% White), and Farmington (59.3% White).

Northville's Black Population

30 residents of Northville, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Northville is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Northville ranks 344th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northville's Black population has declined by an estimated 31.8%. Black residents' share of Northville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Northville is less Black than neighboring Novi (7.4% Black), Plymouth (2.9% Black), Wixom (12.4% Black), Walled Lake (3.2% Black), and Farmington (6.7% Black).

Northville's Asian Population

173 residents of Northville, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Northville is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Northville ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 43.8%. Asian residents' share of Northville's population has decreased from 5.0% to 2.9%.

Northville is more Asian than neighboring Plymouth (1.8% Asian). Northville is less Asian than neighboring Novi (28.1% Asian), Wixom (9.1% Asian), Walled Lake (9% Asian), and Farmington (23.9% Asian).

Northville's Hispanic Population

84 residents of Northville, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Northville is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Northville ranks 434th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northville's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 51.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Northville's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.4%.

Northville is less Hispanic than neighboring Novi (4.5% Hispanic), Plymouth (2.8% Hispanic), Wixom (4.3% Hispanic), Walled Lake (3.4% Hispanic), and Farmington (3.7% Hispanic).

Northville's Native American/Other Population

39 residents of Northville, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Northville is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Northville ranks 532nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northville's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 25.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Northville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Northville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Walled Lake (0% Native American/Other). Northville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Novi (1% Native American/Other), Plymouth (0.7% Native American/Other), and Wixom (0.7% Native American/Other).

Northville's Multiracial Population

218 residents of Northville, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Northville is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Northville ranks 619th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 29.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Northville's population has increased from 2.8% to 3.6%.

Northville is more Multiracial than neighboring Plymouth (3.4% Multiracial), and Walled Lake (1.8% Multiracial). Northville is less Multiracial than neighboring Novi (3.9% Multiracial), Wixom (5.7% Multiracial), and Farmington (5.8% 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.