Port Sanilac, MI Demographics

A map of Port Sanilac's Population by Race

Port Sanilac, Michigan has an estimated population of 812, a dramatic increase from the 567 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.7% White, 2.5% Hispanic, 2.5% Multiracial, 0.4% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Sanilac, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Sanilac 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 Sanilac, that probability was 12.4% in 2020 and 10.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Sanilac is ranked the 471st 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 Sanilac was ranked the 519th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Sanilac's White Population

769 residents of Port Sanilac, or 94.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Sanilac is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Port Sanilac ranks 104th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Sanilac's White population has grown by an estimated 45.1%. White residents' share of Port Sanilac's population has increased from 93.5% to 94.7%.

Port Sanilac is more White than neighboring Carsonville (74.7% White), Lexington (92.2% White), Croswell (84.4% White), and Deckerville (81.5% White). Port Sanilac is less White than neighboring Applegate (95.7% White).

Port Sanilac's Black Population

3 residents of Port Sanilac, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Sanilac is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Port Sanilac ranks 609th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Sanilac's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 3. Black residents' share of Port Sanilac's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Port Sanilac is more Black than neighboring Applegate (0% Black), Carsonville (0.2% Black), Lexington (0% Black), and Deckerville (0% Black). Port Sanilac is less Black than neighboring Croswell (2.5% Black).

Port Sanilac's Asian Population

0 residents of Port Sanilac, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Sanilac is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Port Sanilac ranks 420th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

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

Port Sanilac is less Asian than neighboring Applegate (1.2% Asian), and Deckerville (1.2% Asian).

Port Sanilac's Hispanic Population

20 residents of Port Sanilac, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Sanilac is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Port Sanilac ranks 515th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Sanilac's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 53.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Sanilac's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Port Sanilac is more Hispanic than neighboring Applegate (2% Hispanic). Port Sanilac is less Hispanic than neighboring Carsonville (8.9% Hispanic), Lexington (3.2% Hispanic), Croswell (11.9% Hispanic), and Deckerville (13.9% Hispanic).

Port Sanilac's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Port Sanilac, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Port Sanilac is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Sanilac ranks 615th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Sanilac's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Sanilac's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Port Sanilac is less Native American/Other than neighboring Croswell (0.2% Native American/Other), and Deckerville (0.1% Native American/Other).

Port Sanilac's Multiracial Population

20 residents of Port Sanilac, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Sanilac is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Port Sanilac ranks 515th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Sanilac's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Port Sanilac's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.5%.

Port Sanilac is more Multiracial than neighboring Applegate (1.2% Multiracial), and Croswell (1.1% Multiracial). Port Sanilac is less Multiracial than neighboring Carsonville (16.2% Multiracial), Lexington (4.6% Multiracial), and Deckerville (3.4% 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.