Shaftsburg, MI Demographics

A map of Shaftsburg's Population by Race

Shaftsburg, Michigan has an estimated population of 441, a slight decrease from the 450 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.5% White, 3.9% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Shaftsburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Shaftsburg has become considerably 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 Shaftsburg, that probability was 18.3% in 2020 and 8.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Shaftsburg is ranked the 567th 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). Shaftsburg was ranked the 564th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Shaftsburg's White Population

421 residents of Shaftsburg, or 95.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Shaftsburg is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Shaftsburg ranks 328th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shaftsburg's White population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. White residents' share of Shaftsburg's population has increased from 90.2% to 95.5%.

Shaftsburg is more White than neighboring Perry (94.7% White), Laingsburg (92.7% White), Morrice (89.6% White), Haslett (75.7% White), and Williamston (93.9% White).

Shaftsburg's Black Population

0 residents of Shaftsburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Shaftsburg is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Shaftsburg ranks 446th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

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

Shaftsburg is less Black than neighboring Laingsburg (0.1% Black), Morrice (1.2% Black), and Haslett (4% Black).

Shaftsburg's Asian Population

3 residents of Shaftsburg, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Shaftsburg is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Shaftsburg ranks 587th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shaftsburg's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 3. Asian residents' share of Shaftsburg's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.7%.

Shaftsburg is more Asian than neighboring Perry (0% Asian), Laingsburg (0.2% Asian), and Morrice (0% Asian). Shaftsburg is less Asian than neighboring Haslett (6.5% Asian), and Williamston (1.1% Asian).

Shaftsburg's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Shaftsburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Shaftsburg is lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Shaftsburg ranks 528th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shaftsburg's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Shaftsburg's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.0%.

Shaftsburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Perry (3.5% Hispanic), Laingsburg (2.5% Hispanic), Morrice (1.7% Hispanic), Haslett (6.4% Hispanic), and Williamston (3.4% Hispanic).

Shaftsburg's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Shaftsburg, 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 Shaftsburg is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Shaftsburg ranks 59th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shaftsburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Shaftsburg's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.0%.

Shaftsburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Morrice (1.2% Native American/Other), and Haslett (0.3% Native American/Other).

Shaftsburg's Multiracial Population

17 residents of Shaftsburg, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Shaftsburg is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Shaftsburg ranks 267th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shaftsburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 19.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Shaftsburg's population has decreased from 4.7% to 3.9%.

Shaftsburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Perry (1.7% Multiracial), and Williamston (1.5% Multiracial). Shaftsburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Laingsburg (4.5% Multiracial), Morrice (6.4% Multiracial), and Haslett (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.