Plainwell, MI Demographics

A map of Plainwell's Population by Race

Plainwell, Michigan has an estimated population of 3,763, a less than 1% change from the 3,788 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.1% White, 10.0% Hispanic, 2.8% Black, 2.6% Multiracial, 0.2% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Plainwell, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Plainwell 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 Plainwell, that probability was 21.1% in 2020 and 28.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Plainwell is ranked the 216th 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). Plainwell was ranked the 214th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Plainwell's White Population

3,164 residents of Plainwell, or 84.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Plainwell is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Plainwell ranks 429th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plainwell's White population has declined by an estimated 5.7%. White residents' share of Plainwell's population has decreased from 88.6% to 84.1%.

Plainwell is more White than neighboring Otsego (73.8% White), Martin (78.8% White), Parchment (66% White), Westwood (64.9% White), and Eastwood (62.6% White).

Plainwell's Black Population

106 residents of Plainwell, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Plainwell is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Plainwell ranks 247th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plainwell's Black population has grown by an estimated 140.9%. Black residents' share of Plainwell's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.8%.

Plainwell is more Black than neighboring Otsego (0.2% Black). Plainwell is less Black than neighboring Martin (3.3% Black), Parchment (12.5% Black), Westwood (19.7% Black), and Eastwood (15.5% Black).

Plainwell's Asian Population

8 residents of Plainwell, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Plainwell is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Plainwell ranks 362nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plainwell's Asian population has declined by an estimated 52.9%. Asian residents' share of Plainwell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Plainwell is more Asian than neighboring Martin (0% Asian). Plainwell is less Asian than neighboring Otsego (0.3% Asian), Parchment (1.2% Asian), Westwood (5.7% Asian), and Eastwood (0.5% Asian).

Plainwell's Hispanic Population

378 residents of Plainwell, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Plainwell is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Plainwell ranks 287th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plainwell's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 153.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Plainwell's population has increased from 3.9% to 10.0%.

Plainwell is more Hispanic than neighboring Otsego (6.2% Hispanic), Parchment (7.2% Hispanic), and Westwood (4.1% Hispanic). Plainwell is less Hispanic than neighboring Martin (10.4% Hispanic), and Eastwood (12.9% Hispanic).

Plainwell's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Plainwell, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Plainwell is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Plainwell ranks 282nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plainwell's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 73.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Plainwell's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.2%.

Plainwell is more Native American/Other than neighboring Westwood (0% Native American/Other). Plainwell is less Native American/Other than neighboring Otsego (8.4% Native American/Other), Martin (0.7% Native American/Other), and Parchment (3.3% Native American/Other).

Plainwell's Multiracial Population

98 residents of Plainwell, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Plainwell is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Plainwell ranks 214th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plainwell's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 47.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Plainwell's population has decreased from 5.0% to 2.6%.

Plainwell is less Multiracial than neighboring Otsego (11.1% Multiracial), Martin (6.9% Multiracial), Parchment (9.8% Multiracial), Westwood (5.6% Multiracial), and Eastwood (8.4% 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.