Onekama, MI Demographics

A map of Onekama's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	281	374	92.1%	93.7%
Multiracial	21	13	6.9%	3.3%
Hispanic	3	7	1.0%	1.8%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.5%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	0.8%

Onekama, Michigan has an estimated population of 305, a large decrease from the 399 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.1% White, 6.9% Multiracial, 1.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Onekama, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Onekama has become 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 Onekama, that probability was 12.0% in 2020 and 14.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Onekama is ranked the 620th 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). Onekama was ranked the 578th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Onekama's White Population

281 residents of Onekama, or 92.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Onekama is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Onekama ranks 98th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Onekama's White population has declined by an estimated 24.9%. White residents' share of Onekama's population has decreased from 93.7% to 92.1%.

Onekama is more White than neighboring Bear Lake (85.6% White), Parkdale (88.5% White), Eastlake (85.5% White), and Stronach (89.7% White). Onekama is less White than neighboring Arcadia (100% White).

Onekama's Black Population

0 residents of Onekama, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Onekama is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Onekama ranks 609th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Onekama's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Onekama's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Onekama is less Black than neighboring Parkdale (3% Black), Eastlake (0.6% Black), and Stronach (4.5% Black).

Onekama's Asian Population

0 residents of Onekama, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Onekama is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Onekama ranks 337th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Onekama's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Onekama's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Onekama's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Onekama, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Onekama is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Onekama ranks 602nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Onekama's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 57.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Onekama's population has decreased from 1.8% to 1.0%.

Onekama is more Hispanic than neighboring Arcadia (0% Hispanic), and Eastlake (0.9% Hispanic). Onekama is less Hispanic than neighboring Bear Lake (1.9% Hispanic), Parkdale (2.1% Hispanic), and Stronach (1.9% Hispanic).

Onekama's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Onekama, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Onekama is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Onekama ranks 368th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Onekama's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Onekama's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Onekama is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bear Lake (2.3% Native American/Other), Parkdale (3.7% Native American/Other), Eastlake (1.3% Native American/Other), and Stronach (3.9% Native American/Other).

Onekama's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Onekama, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Onekama is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Onekama ranks 551st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Onekama's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 61.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Onekama's population has increased from 3.3% to 6.9%.

Onekama is more Multiracial than neighboring Parkdale (2.8% Multiracial), Arcadia (0% Multiracial), and Stronach (0% Multiracial). Onekama is less Multiracial than neighboring Bear Lake (10.2% Multiracial), and Eastlake (11.6% 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.