Wacousta, MI Demographics

A map of Wacousta's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,604	1,395	93.7%	91.1%
Multiracial	64	43	3.7%	2.8%
Hispanic	43	63	2.5%	4.1%
Black	0	5	0.0%	0.3%
Asian	0	22	0.0%	1.4%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	0.3%

Wacousta, Michigan has an estimated population of 1,711, a large increase from the 1,532 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.7% White, 3.7% Multiracial, 2.5% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wacousta, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wacousta 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 Wacousta, that probability was 16.8% in 2020 and 11.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wacousta is ranked the 335th 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). Wacousta was ranked the 351st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wacousta's White Population

1,604 residents of Wacousta, or 93.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wacousta is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Wacousta ranks 275th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wacousta's White population has grown by an estimated 15.0%. White residents' share of Wacousta's population has increased from 91.1% to 93.7%.

Wacousta is more White than neighboring Grand Ledge (88.6% White), Waverly (63.2% White), DeWitt (84.9% White), and Edgemont Park (65.6% White). Wacousta is less White than neighboring Eagle (97.8% White).

Wacousta's Black Population

0 residents of Wacousta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wacousta is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Wacousta ranks 495th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

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

Wacousta is less Black than neighboring Grand Ledge (1.1% Black), Waverly (15% Black), DeWitt (1.8% Black), and Edgemont Park (18.4% Black).

Wacousta's Asian Population

0 residents of Wacousta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wacousta is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Wacousta ranks 121st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wacousta's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Wacousta's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Wacousta is less Asian than neighboring Grand Ledge (0.5% Asian), and Waverly (6.4% Asian).

Wacousta's Hispanic Population

43 residents of Wacousta, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wacousta is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Wacousta ranks 269th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wacousta's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 31.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Wacousta's population has decreased from 4.1% to 2.5%.

Wacousta is more Hispanic than neighboring Eagle (1.1% Hispanic). Wacousta is less Hispanic than neighboring Grand Ledge (5.1% Hispanic), Waverly (9.1% Hispanic), DeWitt (6.7% Hispanic), and Edgemont Park (5.3% Hispanic).

Wacousta's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Wacousta, 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 Wacousta is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Wacousta ranks 656th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wacousta's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wacousta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Wacousta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Grand Ledge (0.4% Native American/Other), Waverly (1% Native American/Other), and DeWitt (2.4% Native American/Other).

Wacousta's Multiracial Population

64 residents of Wacousta, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wacousta is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Wacousta ranks 612th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wacousta's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 48.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Wacousta's population has increased from 2.8% to 3.7%.

Wacousta is more Multiracial than neighboring Eagle (1.1% Multiracial). Wacousta is less Multiracial than neighboring Grand Ledge (4.4% Multiracial), Waverly (5.3% Multiracial), DeWitt (4.2% Multiracial), and Edgemont Park (10.6% 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.