Pinckney, MI Demographics

A map of Pinckney's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,694	2,207	88.6%	91.4%
Multiracial	100	108	5.2%	4.5%
Asian	66	25	3.5%	1.0%
Hispanic	31	54	1.6%	2.2%
Native American/Other	20	10	1.0%	0.4%
Black	0	11	0.0%	0.5%

Pinckney, Michigan has an estimated population of 1,911, a large decrease from the 2,415 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.6% White, 5.2% Multiracial, 3.5% Asian, 1.6% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pinckney, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pinckney 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 Pinckney, that probability was 16.2% in 2020 and 21.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pinckney is ranked the 321st 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). Pinckney was ranked the 274th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pinckney's White Population

1,694 residents of Pinckney, or 88.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pinckney is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Pinckney ranks 248th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pinckney's White population has declined by an estimated 23.2%. White residents' share of Pinckney's population has decreased from 91.4% to 88.6%.

Pinckney is more White than neighboring Dexter (88.4% White), and Howell (86.5% White). Pinckney is less White than neighboring Chelsea (95.7% White), Brighton (94.7% White), and Whitmore Lake (91.8% White).

Pinckney's Black Population

0 residents of Pinckney, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pinckney is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Pinckney ranks 444th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

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

Pinckney is less Black than neighboring Dexter (0.8% Black), Howell (1.3% Black), Chelsea (0.9% Black), Brighton (0.8% Black), and Whitmore Lake (2% Black).

Pinckney's Asian Population

66 residents of Pinckney, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pinckney is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Pinckney ranks 166th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pinckney's Asian population has grown by an estimated 164.0%. Asian residents' share of Pinckney's population has increased from 1.0% to 3.5%.

Pinckney is more Asian than neighboring Dexter (1.7% Asian), Howell (0.8% Asian), Chelsea (0% Asian), Brighton (0.8% Asian), and Whitmore Lake (1.2% Asian).

Pinckney's Hispanic Population

31 residents of Pinckney, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pinckney is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Pinckney ranks 522nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pinckney's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 42.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Pinckney's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.6%.

Pinckney is more Hispanic than neighboring Chelsea (0.6% Hispanic), and Brighton (1.3% Hispanic). Pinckney is less Hispanic than neighboring Dexter (5.2% Hispanic), Howell (8.6% Hispanic), and Whitmore Lake (1.8% Hispanic).

Pinckney's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Pinckney, 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 Pinckney is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Pinckney ranks 585th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pinckney's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pinckney's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.0%.

Pinckney is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dexter (0% Native American/Other), Howell (0.3% Native American/Other), Chelsea (0% Native American/Other), and Brighton (0.3% Native American/Other). Pinckney is less Native American/Other than neighboring Whitmore Lake (1.3% Native American/Other).

Pinckney's Multiracial Population

100 residents of Pinckney, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pinckney is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Pinckney ranks 298th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pinckney's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Pinckney's population has increased from 4.5% to 5.2%.

Pinckney is more Multiracial than neighboring Dexter (3.8% Multiracial), Howell (2.4% Multiracial), Chelsea (2.7% Multiracial), Brighton (2.1% Multiracial), and Whitmore Lake (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.