Temperance, MI Demographics

A map of Temperance's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,981	8,277	89.5%	90.1%
Hispanic	549	353	6.2%	3.8%
Multiracial	357	373	4.0%	4.1%
Black	27	74	0.3%	0.8%
Asian	0	69	0.0%	0.8%
Native American/Other	0	42	0.0%	0.5%

Temperance, Michigan has an estimated population of 8,914, a slight decrease from the 9,188 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.5% White, 6.2% Hispanic, 4.0% Multiracial, 0.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Temperance, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Temperance has become slightly more 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 Temperance, that probability was 18.5% in 2020 and 19.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Temperance is ranked the 114th 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). Temperance was ranked the 111th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Temperance's White Population

7,981 residents of Temperance, or 89.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Temperance is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Temperance ranks 343rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Temperance's White population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. White residents' share of Temperance's population has decreased from 90.1% to 89.5%.

Temperance is more White than neighboring Lambertville (84.8% White), Toledo (55.8% White), Ottawa Hills (81.9% White), and Luna Pier (84.6% White). Temperance is less White than neighboring Ida (99.4% White).

Temperance's Black Population

27 residents of Temperance, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Temperance is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Temperance ranks 325th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Temperance's Black population has declined by an estimated 63.5%. Black residents' share of Temperance's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Temperance is more Black than neighboring Ida (0% Black). Temperance is less Black than neighboring Lambertville (1.5% Black), Toledo (27.7% Black), Ottawa Hills (3% Black), and Luna Pier (0.6% Black).

Temperance's Asian Population

0 residents of Temperance, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Temperance is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Temperance ranks 227th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Temperance's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Temperance's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Temperance is less Asian than neighboring Lambertville (2.2% Asian), Toledo (1.3% Asian), Ottawa Hills (6.1% Asian), Luna Pier (1.7% Asian), and Ida (0.1% Asian).

Temperance's Hispanic Population

549 residents of Temperance, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Temperance is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Temperance ranks 298th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Temperance's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 55.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Temperance's population has increased from 3.8% to 6.2%.

Temperance is more Hispanic than neighboring Lambertville (3.6% Hispanic), Ottawa Hills (2.3% Hispanic), Luna Pier (4.6% Hispanic), and Ida (0% Hispanic). Temperance is less Hispanic than neighboring Toledo (9.1% Hispanic).

Temperance's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Temperance, 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 Temperance is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Temperance ranks 563rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Temperance's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Temperance's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Temperance is less Native American/Other than neighboring Toledo (0.5% Native American/Other), and Ottawa Hills (2.5% Native American/Other).

Temperance's Multiracial Population

357 residents of Temperance, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Temperance is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Temperance ranks 394th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Temperance's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Temperance's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Temperance is more Multiracial than neighboring Ida (0.5% Multiracial). Temperance is less Multiracial than neighboring Lambertville (7.9% Multiracial), Toledo (5.7% Multiracial), Ottawa Hills (4.3% Multiracial), and Luna Pier (8.5% 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.