Standish, MI Demographics

A map of Standish's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,435	1,303	92.3%	89.4%
Hispanic	42	32	2.7%	2.2%
Multiracial	28	84	1.8%	5.8%
Black	24	5	1.5%	0.3%
Asian	13	7	0.8%	0.5%
Native American/Other	12	27	0.8%	1.9%

Standish, Michigan has an estimated population of 1,554, an increase from the 1,458 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.3% White, 2.7% Hispanic, 1.8% Multiracial, 1.5% Black, 0.8% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Standish, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Standish 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 Standish, that probability was 19.7% in 2020 and 14.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Standish is ranked the 355th 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). Standish was ranked the 360th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Standish's White Population

1,435 residents of Standish, or 92.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Standish is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Standish ranks 383rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Standish's White population has grown by an estimated 10.1%. White residents' share of Standish's population has increased from 89.4% to 92.3%.

Standish is more White than neighboring Pinconning (91.9% White), Twining (91.7% White), and Prescott (87% White). Standish is less White than neighboring Sterling (94% White), and Omer (94.7% White).

Standish's Black Population

24 residents of Standish, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Standish is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Standish ranks 486th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Standish's Black population has grown by an estimated 380.0%. Black residents' share of Standish's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.5%.

Standish is more Black than neighboring Pinconning (0.1% Black), Omer (0.7% Black), Twining (0% Black), and Prescott (0% Black). Standish is less Black than neighboring Sterling (2.5% Black).

Standish's Asian Population

13 residents of Standish, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Standish is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Standish ranks 349th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Standish's Asian population has grown by an estimated 85.7%. Asian residents' share of Standish's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Standish is more Asian than neighboring Sterling (0% Asian), Pinconning (0% Asian), Omer (0.4% Asian), Twining (0% Asian), and Prescott (0% Asian).

Standish's Hispanic Population

42 residents of Standish, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Standish is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Standish ranks 533rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Standish's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 31.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Standish's population has increased from 2.2% to 2.7%.

Standish is more Hispanic than neighboring Sterling (0.9% Hispanic), Omer (1.1% Hispanic), and Twining (2.1% Hispanic). Standish is less Hispanic than neighboring Pinconning (3% Hispanic), and Prescott (7% Hispanic).

Standish's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Standish, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Standish is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Standish ranks 89th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Standish's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 55.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Standish's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.8%.

Standish is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sterling (0.2% Native American/Other), Pinconning (0.1% Native American/Other), Omer (0.4% Native American/Other), and Prescott (0% Native American/Other). Standish is less Native American/Other than neighboring Twining (2.1% Native American/Other).

Standish's Multiracial Population

28 residents of Standish, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Standish is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Standish ranks 129th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Standish's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Standish's population has decreased from 5.8% to 1.8%.

Standish is less Multiracial than neighboring Sterling (2.5% Multiracial), Pinconning (5% Multiracial), Omer (2.8% Multiracial), Twining (4.2% Multiracial), and Prescott (5.9% 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.