Port Huron, MI Demographics

A map of Port Huron's Population by Race

Port Huron, Michigan has an estimated population of 28,620, a slight decrease from the 28,983 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.0% White, 6.7% Multiracial, 6.4% Black, 6.3% Hispanic, 0.9% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Huron, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Huron has become less 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 Port Huron, that probability was 38.4% in 2020 and 36.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Huron is ranked the 40th 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). Port Huron was ranked the 39th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Huron's White Population

22,604 residents of Port Huron, or 79.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Huron is higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Port Huron ranks 636th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Huron's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Port Huron's population has increased from 77.5% to 79.0%.

Port Huron is less White than neighboring Marysville (93% White), Lakeport (95% White), St. Clair (92.1% White), Ruby (85.6% White), and Marine City (93.9% White).

Port Huron's Black Population

1,842 residents of Port Huron, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Huron is lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Port Huron ranks 81st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Huron's Black population has declined by an estimated 20.1%. Black residents' share of Port Huron's population has decreased from 8.0% to 6.4%.

Port Huron is more Black than neighboring Marysville (1.1% Black), Lakeport (2.2% Black), St. Clair (3.7% Black), Ruby (0% Black), and Marine City (0% Black).

Port Huron's Asian Population

253 residents of Port Huron, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Huron is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Port Huron ranks 266th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Huron's Asian population has grown by an estimated 32.5%. Asian residents' share of Port Huron's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Port Huron is more Asian than neighboring St. Clair (0% Asian), Ruby (0% Asian), and Marine City (0.2% Asian). Port Huron is less Asian than neighboring Marysville (1.2% Asian), and Lakeport (1.8% Asian).

Port Huron's Hispanic Population

1,814 residents of Port Huron, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Huron is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Port Huron ranks 140th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Huron's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Huron's population has increased from 5.8% to 6.3%.

Port Huron is more Hispanic than neighboring Marysville (1.3% Hispanic), Lakeport (0.4% Hispanic), St. Clair (1.7% Hispanic), Ruby (0% Hispanic), and Marine City (1.4% Hispanic).

Port Huron's Native American/Other Population

180 residents of Port Huron, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Port Huron is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Huron ranks 212th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Huron's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 41.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Huron's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.6%.

Port Huron is more Native American/Other than neighboring Marysville (0.5% Native American/Other), Lakeport (0% Native American/Other), St. Clair (0% Native American/Other), and Ruby (0% Native American/Other). Port Huron is less Native American/Other than neighboring Marine City (3.2% Native American/Other).

Port Huron's Multiracial Population

1,927 residents of Port Huron, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Huron is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Port Huron ranks 57th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Huron's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Huron's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.7%.

Port Huron is more Multiracial than neighboring Marysville (2.9% Multiracial), Lakeport (0.7% Multiracial), St. Clair (2.4% Multiracial), and Marine City (1.3% Multiracial). Port Huron is less Multiracial than neighboring Ruby (14.4% 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.