St. Ignace, MI Demographics

A map of St. Ignace's Population by Race

St. Ignace, Michigan has an estimated population of 2,463, an increase from the 2,306 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.5% White, 22.7% Native American/Other, 15.9% Black, 10.9% Multiracial, 2.2% Asian, and 1.8% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of St. Ignace, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

St. Ignace has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 St. Ignace, that probability was 51.1% in 2020 and 69.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

St. Ignace is ranked the 276th 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). St. Ignace was ranked the 282nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

St. Ignace's White Population

1,146 residents of St. Ignace, or 46.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in St. Ignace is significantly lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. St. Ignace ranks 682nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, St. Ignace's White population has declined by an estimated 23.9%. White residents' share of St. Ignace's population has decreased from 65.3% to 46.5%.

St. Ignace is less White than neighboring Mackinaw City (53.6% White), Mackinac Island (57% White), Carp Lake (91.6% White), Levering (80.8% White), and Pellston (73.8% White).

St. Ignace's Black Population

392 residents of St. Ignace, or 15.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in St. Ignace is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. St. Ignace ranks 381st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, St. Ignace's Black population has grown by an estimated 2700.0%. Black residents' share of St. Ignace's population has increased from 0.6% to 15.9%.

St. Ignace is more Black than neighboring Mackinac Island (14.3% Black), Carp Lake (0.8% Black), Levering (0% Black), and Pellston (0% Black). St. Ignace is less Black than neighboring Mackinaw City (17.9% Black).

St. Ignace's Asian Population

54 residents of St. Ignace, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in St. Ignace is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. St. Ignace ranks 428th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, St. Ignace's Asian population has grown by an estimated 575.0%. Asian residents' share of St. Ignace's population has increased from 0.3% to 2.2%.

St. Ignace is more Asian than neighboring Mackinac Island (0% Asian), Carp Lake (0% Asian), Levering (0% Asian), and Pellston (0% Asian). St. Ignace is less Asian than neighboring Mackinaw City (4.4% Asian).

St. Ignace's Hispanic Population

44 residents of St. Ignace, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in St. Ignace is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. St. Ignace ranks 657th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, St. Ignace's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 46.7%. Hispanic residents' share of St. Ignace's population has increased from 1.3% to 1.8%.

St. Ignace is more Hispanic than neighboring Carp Lake (0% Hispanic). St. Ignace is less Hispanic than neighboring Mackinaw City (6.3% Hispanic), Mackinac Island (13% Hispanic), Levering (9.6% Hispanic), and Pellston (3.8% Hispanic).

St. Ignace's Native American/Other Population

559 residents of St. Ignace, or 22.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in St. Ignace is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. St. Ignace ranks 4th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, St. Ignace's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 4.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of St. Ignace's population has decreased from 23.2% to 22.7%.

St. Ignace is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mackinaw City (2.3% Native American/Other), Mackinac Island (5.9% Native American/Other), Carp Lake (3.9% Native American/Other), Levering (0% Native American/Other), and Pellston (8.3% Native American/Other).

St. Ignace's Multiracial Population

268 residents of St. Ignace, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in St. Ignace is higher than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. St. Ignace ranks 15th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, St. Ignace's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 24.7%. Multiracial residents' share of St. Ignace's population has increased from 9.3% to 10.9%.

St. Ignace is more Multiracial than neighboring Mackinac Island (9.8% Multiracial), Carp Lake (3.7% Multiracial), and Levering (9.6% Multiracial). St. Ignace is less Multiracial than neighboring Mackinaw City (15.6% Multiracial), and Pellston (14% 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.