Otsego, MI Demographics

A map of Otsego's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,005	3,683	73.8%	89.4%
Multiracial	453	170	11.1%	4.1%
Native American/Other	342	42	8.4%	1.0%
Hispanic	253	134	6.2%	3.3%
Asian	13	59	0.3%	1.4%
Black	8	32	0.2%	0.8%

Otsego, Michigan has an estimated population of 4,074, a slight decrease from the 4,120 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.8% White, 11.1% Multiracial, 8.4% Native American/Other, 6.2% Hispanic, 0.3% Asian, and 0.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Otsego, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Otsego has become considerably more 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 Otsego, that probability was 19.8% in 2020 and 43.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Otsego is ranked the 206th 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). Otsego was ranked the 205th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Otsego's White Population

3,005 residents of Otsego, or 73.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Otsego is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Otsego ranks 380th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Otsego's White population has declined by an estimated 18.4%. White residents' share of Otsego's population has decreased from 89.4% to 73.8%.

Otsego is more White than neighboring Westwood (64.9% White). Otsego is less White than neighboring Plainwell (84.1% White), Martin (78.8% White), Allegan (87.2% White), and Hopkins (86.4% White).

Otsego's Black Population

8 residents of Otsego, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Otsego is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Otsego ranks 332nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Otsego's Black population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Black residents' share of Otsego's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Otsego is more Black than neighboring Hopkins (0% Black). Otsego is less Black than neighboring Plainwell (2.8% Black), Martin (3.3% Black), Allegan (0.7% Black), and Westwood (19.7% Black).

Otsego's Asian Population

13 residents of Otsego, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Otsego is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Otsego ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Otsego's Asian population has declined by an estimated 78.0%. Asian residents' share of Otsego's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.3%.

Otsego is more Asian than neighboring Plainwell (0.2% Asian), Martin (0% Asian), and Allegan (0% Asian). Otsego is less Asian than neighboring Westwood (5.7% Asian), and Hopkins (1.2% Asian).

Otsego's Hispanic Population

253 residents of Otsego, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Otsego is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Otsego ranks 367th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Otsego's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 88.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Otsego's population has increased from 3.3% to 6.2%.

Otsego is more Hispanic than neighboring Allegan (4.2% Hispanic), Westwood (4.1% Hispanic), and Hopkins (2.7% Hispanic). Otsego is less Hispanic than neighboring Plainwell (10% Hispanic), and Martin (10.4% Hispanic).

Otsego's Native American/Other Population

342 residents of Otsego, or 8.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Otsego is higher than in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Otsego ranks 225th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Otsego's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 714.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Otsego's population has increased from 1.0% to 8.4%.

Otsego is more Native American/Other than neighboring Plainwell (0.2% Native American/Other), Martin (0.7% Native American/Other), Allegan (1.8% Native American/Other), Westwood (0% Native American/Other), and Hopkins (0.3% Native American/Other).

Otsego's Multiracial Population

453 residents of Otsego, or 11.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Otsego is higher than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Otsego ranks 372nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Otsego's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 166.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Otsego's population has increased from 4.1% to 11.1%.

Otsego is more Multiracial than neighboring Plainwell (2.6% Multiracial), Martin (6.9% Multiracial), Allegan (6.1% Multiracial), Westwood (5.6% Multiracial), and Hopkins (9.4% 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.