Watersmeet, MI Demographics

A map of Watersmeet's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	125	240	50.0%	58.8%
Native American/Other	98	144	39.2%	35.3%
Multiracial	27	14	10.8%	3.4%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	10	0.0%	2.5%

Watersmeet, Michigan has an estimated population of 250, a dramatic decrease from the 408 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.0% White, 39.2% Native American/Other, 10.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Watersmeet, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Watersmeet 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 Watersmeet, that probability was 52.8% in 2020 and 58.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Watersmeet is ranked the 655th 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). Watersmeet was ranked the 575th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Watersmeet's White Population

125 residents of Watersmeet, or 50.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Watersmeet is significantly lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Watersmeet ranks 704th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watersmeet's White population has declined by an estimated 47.9%. White residents' share of Watersmeet's population has decreased from 58.8% to 50.0%.

Watersmeet is less White than neighboring Bruce Crossing (93.4% White), Ewen (94.3% White), Eagle River (79.2% White), Sayner (95.3% White), and Rockland (91.5% White).

Watersmeet's Black Population

0 residents of Watersmeet, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Watersmeet is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Watersmeet ranks 609th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watersmeet's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Watersmeet's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Watersmeet is less Black than neighboring Eagle River (1.5% Black), and Sayner (4.2% Black).

Watersmeet's Asian Population

0 residents of Watersmeet, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Watersmeet is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Watersmeet ranks 587th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watersmeet's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Watersmeet's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Watersmeet's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Watersmeet, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Watersmeet is lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Watersmeet ranks 492nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watersmeet's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Watersmeet's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.0%.

Watersmeet is less Hispanic than neighboring Bruce Crossing (1.2% Hispanic), Eagle River (6.5% Hispanic), and Rockland (5.3% Hispanic).

Watersmeet's Native American/Other Population

98 residents of Watersmeet, or 39.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Watersmeet is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Watersmeet ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watersmeet's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 31.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Watersmeet's population has increased from 35.3% to 39.2%.

Watersmeet is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bruce Crossing (2.7% Native American/Other), Ewen (0% Native American/Other), Eagle River (2.7% Native American/Other), Sayner (0% Native American/Other), and Rockland (0% Native American/Other).

Watersmeet's Multiracial Population

27 residents of Watersmeet, or 10.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Watersmeet is higher than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Watersmeet ranks 533rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watersmeet's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 92.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Watersmeet's population has increased from 3.4% to 10.8%.

Watersmeet is more Multiracial than neighboring Bruce Crossing (2.7% Multiracial), Ewen (5.7% Multiracial), Eagle River (10.1% Multiracial), Sayner (0.5% Multiracial), and Rockland (3.3% 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.