Novi, MI Demographics

A map of Novi's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	36,830	37,965	55.2%	57.3%
Asian	18,764	17,771	28.1%	26.8%
Black	4,904	4,991	7.4%	7.5%
Hispanic	2,993	2,686	4.5%	4.1%
Multiracial	2,571	2,440	3.9%	3.7%
Native American/Other	655	390	1.0%	0.6%

Novi, Michigan has an estimated population of 66,717, a less than 1% change from the 66,243 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.2% White, 28.1% Asian, 7.4% Black, 4.5% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Novi, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Novi has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Novi, that probability was 59.1% in 2020 and 60.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Novi is ranked the 17th 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). Novi was ranked the 17th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Novi's White Population

36,830 residents of Novi, or 55.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Novi is significantly lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Novi ranks 711th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Novi's White population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of Novi's population has decreased from 57.3% to 55.2%.

Novi is less White than neighboring Northville (91% White), Walled Lake (82.7% White), Wixom (67.7% White), Wolverine Lake (90.4% White), and Plymouth (88.4% White).

Novi's Black Population

4,904 residents of Novi, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Novi is lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Novi ranks 87th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Novi's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.7%. Black residents' share of Novi's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.4%.

Novi is more Black than neighboring Northville (0.5% Black), Walled Lake (3.2% Black), Wolverine Lake (0.6% Black), and Plymouth (2.9% Black). Novi is less Black than neighboring Wixom (12.4% Black).

Novi's Asian Population

18,764 residents of Novi, or 28.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Novi is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Novi ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Novi's Asian population has grown by an estimated 5.6%. Asian residents' share of Novi's population has increased from 26.8% to 28.1%.

Novi is more Asian than neighboring Northville (2.9% Asian), Walled Lake (9% Asian), Wixom (9.1% Asian), Wolverine Lake (1.8% Asian), and Plymouth (1.8% Asian).

Novi's Hispanic Population

2,993 residents of Novi, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Novi is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Novi ranks 275th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Novi's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Novi's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

Novi is more Hispanic than neighboring Northville (1.4% Hispanic), Walled Lake (3.4% Hispanic), Wixom (4.3% Hispanic), Wolverine Lake (3.1% Hispanic), and Plymouth (2.8% Hispanic).

Novi's Native American/Other Population

655 residents of Novi, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Novi is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Novi ranks 471st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Novi's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 67.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Novi's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Novi is more Native American/Other than neighboring Northville (0.6% Native American/Other), Walled Lake (0% Native American/Other), Wixom (0.7% Native American/Other), Wolverine Lake (0% Native American/Other), and Plymouth (0.7% Native American/Other).

Novi's Multiracial Population

2,571 residents of Novi, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Novi is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Novi ranks 497th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Novi's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Novi's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Novi is more Multiracial than neighboring Northville (3.6% Multiracial), Walled Lake (1.8% Multiracial), and Plymouth (3.4% Multiracial). Novi is less Multiracial than neighboring Wixom (5.7% Multiracial), and Wolverine Lake (4.1% 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.