Petoskey, MI Demographics

A map of Petoskey's Population by Race

Petoskey, Michigan has an estimated population of 5,856, a less than 1% change from the 5,877 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.0% White, 7.3% Multiracial, 2.9% Hispanic, 1.5% Asian, 0.8% Black, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Petoskey, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Petoskey 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 Petoskey, that probability was 22.1% in 2020 and 23.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Petoskey is ranked the 160th 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). Petoskey was ranked the 162nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Petoskey's White Population

5,094 residents of Petoskey, or 87.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Petoskey is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Petoskey ranks 470th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Petoskey's White population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. White residents' share of Petoskey's population has decreased from 88.0% to 87.0%.

Petoskey is more White than neighboring Harbor Springs (77.8% White). Petoskey is less White than neighboring Bay View (90.9% White), Walloon Lake (98% White), Horton Bay (92% White), and Bay Shore (92.1% White).

Petoskey's Black Population

49 residents of Petoskey, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Petoskey is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Petoskey ranks 362nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Petoskey's Black population has grown by an estimated 22.5%. Black residents' share of Petoskey's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Petoskey is more Black than neighboring Bay View (0% Black), Harbor Springs (0% Black), Walloon Lake (0% Black), Horton Bay (0% Black), and Bay Shore (0% Black).

Petoskey's Asian Population

89 residents of Petoskey, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Petoskey is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Petoskey ranks 283rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Petoskey's Asian population has grown by an estimated 147.2%. Asian residents' share of Petoskey's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.5%.

Petoskey is more Asian than neighboring Bay View (0% Asian), Walloon Lake (0% Asian), and Horton Bay (0% Asian). Petoskey is less Asian than neighboring Harbor Springs (3.7% Asian), and Bay Shore (3.6% Asian).

Petoskey's Hispanic Population

167 residents of Petoskey, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Petoskey is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Petoskey ranks 504th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Petoskey's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Petoskey's population has increased from 2.4% to 2.9%.

Petoskey is more Hispanic than neighboring Bay View (0% Hispanic), Walloon Lake (1.4% Hispanic), Horton Bay (0% Hispanic), and Bay Shore (0.7% Hispanic). Petoskey is less Hispanic than neighboring Harbor Springs (5.7% Hispanic).

Petoskey's Native American/Other Population

27 residents of Petoskey, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Petoskey is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Petoskey ranks 28th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Petoskey's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 87.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Petoskey's population has decreased from 3.5% to 0.5%.

Petoskey is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bay View (0% Native American/Other), Walloon Lake (0% Native American/Other), and Horton Bay (0% Native American/Other). Petoskey is less Native American/Other than neighboring Harbor Springs (2.1% Native American/Other), and Bay Shore (1% Native American/Other).

Petoskey's Multiracial Population

430 residents of Petoskey, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Petoskey is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Petoskey ranks 249th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Petoskey's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 53.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Petoskey's population has increased from 4.8% to 7.3%.

Petoskey is more Multiracial than neighboring Walloon Lake (0.7% Multiracial), and Bay Shore (2.6% Multiracial). Petoskey is less Multiracial than neighboring Bay View (9.1% Multiracial), Harbor Springs (10.7% Multiracial), and Horton Bay (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.