Powers, MI Demographics
A map of Powers's Population by Race
Powers, Michigan has an estimated population of 360, a decrease from the 381 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.7% White, 3.3% Multiracial, 1.1% Native American/Other, 0.8% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Powers, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Powers 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 Powers, that probability was 10.1% in 2020 and 10.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Powers is ranked the 595th 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). Powers was ranked the 588th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Powers's White Population
341 residents of Powers, or 94.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Powers is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Powers ranks 60th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Powers's White population has declined by an estimated 5.5%. White residents' share of Powers's population has remained roughly unchanged at 94.7%.
Powers is more White than neighboring Hermansville (93.1% White), Carney (93.8% White), Daggett (67.8% White), and Stephenson (91.2% White). Powers is less White than neighboring Norway (97.2% White).
Powers's Black Population
0 residents of Powers, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Powers is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Powers ranks 539th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Powers's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Powers's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Powers is less Black than neighboring Carney (3.4% Black), Daggett (6.3% Black), and Stephenson (0.9% Black).
Powers's Asian Population
0 residents of Powers, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Powers is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Powers ranks 587th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Powers's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Powers's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Powers is less Asian than neighboring Stephenson (0.8% Asian).
Powers's Hispanic Population
3 residents of Powers, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Powers is lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Powers ranks 674th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Powers's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Powers's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.
Powers is more Hispanic than neighboring Hermansville (0% Hispanic), and Norway (0.4% Hispanic). Powers is less Hispanic than neighboring Carney (2.3% Hispanic), Daggett (19% Hispanic), and Stephenson (1.4% Hispanic).
Powers's Native American/Other Population
4 residents of Powers, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Powers is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Powers ranks 151st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Powers's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Powers's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.
Powers is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hermansville (0% Native American/Other), Carney (0% Native American/Other), Daggett (0% Native American/Other), Stephenson (0% Native American/Other), and Norway (0% Native American/Other).
Powers's Multiracial Population
12 residents of Powers, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Powers is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Powers ranks 636th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Powers's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Powers's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.3%.
Powers is more Multiracial than neighboring Carney (0.6% Multiracial), and Norway (2.3% Multiracial). Powers is less Multiracial than neighboring Hermansville (6.9% Multiracial), Daggett (6.9% Multiracial), and Stephenson (5.7% 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.