Vanderbilt, MI Demographics

A map of Vanderbilt's Population by Race

Vanderbilt, Michigan has an estimated population of 341, a dramatic decrease from the 498 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.9% White, 5.3% Multiracial, 1.8% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, 0.9% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Vanderbilt, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Vanderbilt has become 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 Vanderbilt, that probability was 18.0% in 2020 and 17.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Vanderbilt is ranked the 606th 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). Vanderbilt was ranked the 547th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Vanderbilt's White Population

310 residents of Vanderbilt, or 90.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Vanderbilt is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Vanderbilt ranks 314th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vanderbilt's White population has declined by an estimated 31.1%. White residents' share of Vanderbilt's population has increased from 90.4% to 90.9%.

Vanderbilt is more White than neighboring Boyne Falls (88.1% White). Vanderbilt is less White than neighboring Gaylord (93.8% White), Wolverine (91.3% White), Indian River (92.6% White), and Lakes of the North (95.6% White).

Vanderbilt's Black Population

0 residents of Vanderbilt, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Vanderbilt is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Vanderbilt ranks 383rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vanderbilt's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Vanderbilt's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Vanderbilt is less Black than neighboring Gaylord (0.8% Black).

Vanderbilt's Asian Population

3 residents of Vanderbilt, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Vanderbilt is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Vanderbilt ranks 286th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vanderbilt's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Vanderbilt's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Vanderbilt is more Asian than neighboring Wolverine (0% Asian), Boyne Falls (0% Asian), Indian River (0% Asian), and Lakes of the North (0% Asian). Vanderbilt is less Asian than neighboring Gaylord (1.2% Asian).

Vanderbilt's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Vanderbilt, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Vanderbilt is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Vanderbilt ranks 592nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vanderbilt's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Vanderbilt's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Vanderbilt is more Hispanic than neighboring Gaylord (0.8% Hispanic), Wolverine (1.1% Hispanic), Indian River (0.8% Hispanic), and Lakes of the North (0.7% Hispanic). Vanderbilt is less Hispanic than neighboring Boyne Falls (5.5% Hispanic).

Vanderbilt's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Vanderbilt, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Vanderbilt is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Vanderbilt ranks 137th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vanderbilt's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 42.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Vanderbilt's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Vanderbilt is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gaylord (0.2% Native American/Other), Indian River (0.4% Native American/Other), and Lakes of the North (0.3% Native American/Other). Vanderbilt is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wolverine (2.3% Native American/Other), and Boyne Falls (2.8% Native American/Other).

Vanderbilt's Multiracial Population

18 residents of Vanderbilt, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Vanderbilt is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Vanderbilt ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vanderbilt's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 30.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Vanderbilt's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.3%.

Vanderbilt is more Multiracial than neighboring Gaylord (3.3% Multiracial), Boyne Falls (3.6% Multiracial), and Lakes of the North (3.3% Multiracial). Vanderbilt is less Multiracial than neighboring Indian River (6.1% 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.