West Monroe, MI Demographics
A map of West Monroe's Population by Race
West Monroe, Michigan has an estimated population of 2,711, a large decrease from the 3,227 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.4% White, 4.1% Multiracial, 3.5% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, 0.1% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Monroe, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
West Monroe 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 West Monroe, that probability was 30.6% in 2020 and 16.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
West Monroe is ranked the 256th 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). West Monroe was ranked the 231st most populous place in the 2020 Census.
West Monroe's White Population
2,477 residents of West Monroe, or 91.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Monroe is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. West Monroe ranks 585th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Monroe's White population has declined by an estimated 7.3%. White residents' share of West Monroe's population has increased from 82.8% to 91.4%.
West Monroe is more White than neighboring South Monroe (87.1% White), Monroe (82.7% White), Luna Pier (84.6% White), and Woodland Beach (90.3% White). West Monroe is less White than neighboring Detroit Beach (95.8% White).
West Monroe's Black Population
2 residents of West Monroe, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Monroe is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. West Monroe ranks 121st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Monroe's Black population has declined by an estimated 98.5%. Black residents' share of West Monroe's population has decreased from 4.0% to 0.1%.
West Monroe is more Black than neighboring Woodland Beach (0% Black). West Monroe is less Black than neighboring South Monroe (3% Black), Monroe (7.5% Black), Detroit Beach (0.3% Black), and Luna Pier (0.6% Black).
West Monroe's Asian Population
0 residents of West Monroe, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Monroe is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. West Monroe ranks 514th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Monroe's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of West Monroe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
West Monroe is less Asian than neighboring South Monroe (0.3% Asian), Monroe (0.5% Asian), Luna Pier (1.7% Asian), and Woodland Beach (3.2% Asian).
West Monroe's Hispanic Population
96 residents of West Monroe, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Monroe is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. West Monroe ranks 136th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Monroe's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 49.2%. Hispanic residents' share of West Monroe's population has decreased from 5.9% to 3.5%.
West Monroe is more Hispanic than neighboring Monroe (2.7% Hispanic), Detroit Beach (0% Hispanic), and Woodland Beach (0% Hispanic). West Monroe is less Hispanic than neighboring South Monroe (5.5% Hispanic), and Luna Pier (4.6% Hispanic).
West Monroe's Native American/Other Population
24 residents of West Monroe, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Monroe is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. West Monroe ranks 264th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Monroe's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Monroe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.
West Monroe is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Monroe (0.4% Native American/Other), Monroe (0.6% Native American/Other), Detroit Beach (0% Native American/Other), Luna Pier (0% Native American/Other), and Woodland Beach (0% Native American/Other).
West Monroe's Multiracial Population
112 residents of West Monroe, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Monroe is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. West Monroe ranks 91st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Monroe's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 44.0%. Multiracial residents' share of West Monroe's population has decreased from 6.2% to 4.1%.
West Monroe is more Multiracial than neighboring South Monroe (3.9% Multiracial), and Detroit Beach (3.9% Multiracial). West Monroe is less Multiracial than neighboring Monroe (5.9% Multiracial), Luna Pier (8.5% Multiracial), and Woodland Beach (6.6% 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.