South Boardman, MI Demographics

A map of South Boardman's Population by Race

South Boardman, Michigan has an estimated population of 553, an increase from the 509 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.7% White, 3.4% Multiracial, 0.9% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Boardman, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Boardman 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 South Boardman, that probability was 13.4% in 2020 and 8.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Boardman is ranked the 536th 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). South Boardman was ranked the 539th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Boardman's White Population

529 residents of South Boardman, or 95.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Boardman is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. South Boardman ranks 138th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Boardman's White population has grown by an estimated 11.8%. White residents' share of South Boardman's population has increased from 92.9% to 95.7%.

South Boardman is more White than neighboring Fife Lake (95.6% White), Kalkaska (87.7% White), Rapid City (95.1% White), and Kingsley (90.3% White). South Boardman is less White than neighboring Alden (100% White).

South Boardman's Black Population

0 residents of South Boardman, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Boardman is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. South Boardman ranks 572nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

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

South Boardman is less Black than neighboring Kalkaska (3% Black).

South Boardman's Asian Population

0 residents of South Boardman, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Boardman is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. South Boardman ranks 395th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

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

South Boardman is less Asian than neighboring Kalkaska (0.8% Asian).

South Boardman's Hispanic Population

0 residents of South Boardman, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Boardman is lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. South Boardman ranks 666th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Boardman's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of South Boardman's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

South Boardman is less Hispanic than neighboring Fife Lake (0.9% Hispanic), Kalkaska (2% Hispanic), Rapid City (1.4% Hispanic), and Kingsley (9.2% Hispanic).

South Boardman's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of South Boardman, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Boardman is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. South Boardman ranks 469th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Boardman's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Boardman's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

South Boardman is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kalkaska (0.3% Native American/Other), Rapid City (0.1% Native American/Other), Alden (0% Native American/Other), and Kingsley (0% Native American/Other). South Boardman is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fife Lake (1.2% Native American/Other).

South Boardman's Multiracial Population

19 residents of South Boardman, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Boardman is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. South Boardman ranks 259th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Boardman's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.8%. Multiracial residents' share of South Boardman's population has decreased from 4.7% to 3.4%.

South Boardman is more Multiracial than neighboring Fife Lake (2.3% Multiracial), Alden (0% Multiracial), and Kingsley (0.5% Multiracial). South Boardman is less Multiracial than neighboring Kalkaska (6.2% 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.