Potterville, MI Demographics

A map of Potterville's Population by Race

Potterville, Michigan has an estimated population of 3,087, a slight increase from the 3,055 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.9% White, 9.0% Hispanic, 3.7% Multiracial, 3.3% Asian, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Potterville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Potterville is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Potterville, that probability was 28.9% in 2020 and 28.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Potterville is ranked the 231st 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). Potterville was ranked the 239th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Potterville's White Population

2,590 residents of Potterville, or 83.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Potterville is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Potterville ranks 568th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Potterville's White population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Potterville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 83.9%.

Potterville is more White than neighboring Waverly (63.2% White). Potterville is less White than neighboring Dimondale (85.7% White), Charlotte (88.6% White), Grand Ledge (88.6% White), and Eaton Rapids (93.3% White).

Potterville's Black Population

0 residents of Potterville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Potterville is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Potterville ranks 209th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Potterville's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Potterville's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Potterville is less Black than neighboring Dimondale (1.6% Black), Charlotte (2.8% Black), Grand Ledge (1.1% Black), and Waverly (15% Black).

Potterville's Asian Population

103 residents of Potterville, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Potterville is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Potterville ranks 247th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Potterville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 368.2%. Asian residents' share of Potterville's population has increased from 0.7% to 3.3%.

Potterville is more Asian than neighboring Dimondale (1.3% Asian), Charlotte (0.2% Asian), Grand Ledge (0.5% Asian), and Eaton Rapids (0% Asian). Potterville is less Asian than neighboring Waverly (6.4% Asian).

Potterville's Hispanic Population

278 residents of Potterville, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Potterville is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Potterville ranks 88th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Potterville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 29.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Potterville's population has increased from 7.0% to 9.0%.

Potterville is more Hispanic than neighboring Dimondale (1.8% Hispanic), Charlotte (4.4% Hispanic), Grand Ledge (5.1% Hispanic), and Eaton Rapids (4.1% Hispanic). Potterville is less Hispanic than neighboring Waverly (9.1% Hispanic).

Potterville's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Potterville, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Potterville is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Potterville ranks 612th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Potterville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 81.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Potterville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Potterville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dimondale (0.6% Native American/Other), Charlotte (0.9% Native American/Other), Grand Ledge (0.4% Native American/Other), Eaton Rapids (0.6% Native American/Other), and Waverly (1% Native American/Other).

Potterville's Multiracial Population

114 residents of Potterville, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Potterville is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Potterville ranks 70th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Potterville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 43.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Potterville's population has decreased from 6.6% to 3.7%.

Potterville is more Multiracial than neighboring Charlotte (3.1% Multiracial), and Eaton Rapids (2% Multiracial). Potterville is less Multiracial than neighboring Dimondale (9% Multiracial), Grand Ledge (4.4% Multiracial), and Waverly (5.3% 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.