Pigeon, MI Demographics

A map of Pigeon's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	980	1,141	89.1%	93.4%
Hispanic	75	45	6.8%	3.7%
Native American/Other	22	4	2.0%	0.3%
Black	13	5	1.2%	0.4%
Multiracial	10	22	0.9%	1.8%
Asian	0	5	0.0%	0.4%

Pigeon, Michigan has an estimated population of 1,100, a decrease from the 1,222 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.1% White, 6.8% Hispanic, 2.0% Native American/Other, 1.2% Black, 0.9% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pigeon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pigeon has become considerably 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 Pigeon, that probability was 12.7% in 2020 and 20.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pigeon is ranked the 422nd 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). Pigeon was ranked the 396th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pigeon's White Population

980 residents of Pigeon, or 89.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pigeon is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Pigeon ranks 114th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pigeon's White population has declined by an estimated 14.1%. White residents' share of Pigeon's population has decreased from 93.4% to 89.1%.

Pigeon is more White than neighboring Elkton (86.3% White), and Gagetown (86.5% White). Pigeon is less White than neighboring Owendale (96.4% White), Bay Port (94.3% White), and Caseville (94.6% White).

Pigeon's Black Population

13 residents of Pigeon, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pigeon is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Pigeon ranks 460th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pigeon's Black population has grown by an estimated 160.0%. Black residents' share of Pigeon's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.2%.

Pigeon is more Black than neighboring Elkton (0% Black), Owendale (0% Black), Bay Port (0% Black), and Caseville (0% Black). Pigeon is less Black than neighboring Gagetown (4.2% Black).

Pigeon's Asian Population

0 residents of Pigeon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pigeon is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Pigeon ranks 386th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pigeon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Pigeon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Pigeon is less Asian than neighboring Elkton (3.3% Asian), Bay Port (4% Asian), and Caseville (0.3% Asian).

Pigeon's Hispanic Population

75 residents of Pigeon, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pigeon is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Pigeon ranks 314th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pigeon's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Pigeon's population has increased from 3.7% to 6.8%.

Pigeon is more Hispanic than neighboring Owendale (0% Hispanic), Bay Port (0.8% Hispanic), Caseville (1.1% Hispanic), and Gagetown (4.8% Hispanic). Pigeon is less Hispanic than neighboring Elkton (8% Hispanic).

Pigeon's Native American/Other Population

22 residents of Pigeon, or 2.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pigeon is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Pigeon ranks 629th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pigeon's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 450.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pigeon's population has increased from 0.3% to 2.0%.

Pigeon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elkton (1.2% Native American/Other), Owendale (0% Native American/Other), Bay Port (0.2% Native American/Other), Caseville (0.5% Native American/Other), and Gagetown (0.3% Native American/Other).

Pigeon's Multiracial Population

10 residents of Pigeon, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pigeon is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Pigeon ranks 704th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pigeon's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 54.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Pigeon's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.9%.

Pigeon is more Multiracial than neighboring Bay Port (0.6% Multiracial). Pigeon is less Multiracial than neighboring Elkton (1.2% Multiracial), Owendale (3.6% Multiracial), Caseville (3.5% Multiracial), and Gagetown (4.2% 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.