Wixom, MI Demographics

A map of Wixom's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	11,701	11,715	67.7%	68.1%
Black	2,149	2,589	12.4%	15.1%
Asian	1,581	1,254	9.1%	7.3%
Multiracial	993	668	5.7%	3.9%
Hispanic	748	827	4.3%	4.8%
Native American/Other	123	140	0.7%	0.8%

Wixom, Michigan has an estimated population of 17,295, a less than 1% change from the 17,193 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.7% White, 12.4% Black, 9.1% Asian, 5.7% Multiracial, 4.3% Hispanic, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wixom, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wixom has become slightly 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 Wixom, that probability was 50.4% in 2020 and 51.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wixom is ranked the 67th 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). Wixom was ranked the 66th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wixom's White Population

11,701 residents of Wixom, or 67.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wixom is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Wixom ranks 669th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wixom's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Wixom's population has remained roughly unchanged at 67.7%.

Wixom is more White than neighboring Novi (55.2% White). Wixom is less White than neighboring Wolverine Lake (90.4% White), Walled Lake (82.7% White), Milford (89.5% White), and Northville (91% White).

Wixom's Black Population

2,149 residents of Wixom, or 12.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wixom is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Wixom ranks 50th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wixom's Black population has declined by an estimated 17.0%. Black residents' share of Wixom's population has decreased from 15.1% to 12.4%.

Wixom is more Black than neighboring Wolverine Lake (0.6% Black), Walled Lake (3.2% Black), Novi (7.4% Black), Milford (1.8% Black), and Northville (0.5% Black).

Wixom's Asian Population

1,581 residents of Wixom, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wixom is higher than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Wixom ranks 21st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wixom's Asian population has grown by an estimated 26.1%. Asian residents' share of Wixom's population has increased from 7.3% to 9.1%.

Wixom is more Asian than neighboring Wolverine Lake (1.8% Asian), Walled Lake (9% Asian), Milford (1.2% Asian), and Northville (2.9% Asian). Wixom is less Asian than neighboring Novi (28.1% Asian).

Wixom's Hispanic Population

748 residents of Wixom, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wixom is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Wixom ranks 210th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wixom's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Wixom's population has decreased from 4.8% to 4.3%.

Wixom is more Hispanic than neighboring Wolverine Lake (3.1% Hispanic), Walled Lake (3.4% Hispanic), Milford (3% Hispanic), and Northville (1.4% Hispanic). Wixom is less Hispanic than neighboring Novi (4.5% Hispanic).

Wixom's Native American/Other Population

123 residents of Wixom, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wixom is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Wixom ranks 324th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wixom's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 12.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wixom's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Wixom is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wolverine Lake (0% Native American/Other), Walled Lake (0% Native American/Other), Milford (0.2% Native American/Other), and Northville (0.6% Native American/Other). Wixom is less Native American/Other than neighboring Novi (1% Native American/Other).

Wixom's Multiracial Population

993 residents of Wixom, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wixom is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Wixom ranks 442nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wixom's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 48.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Wixom's population has increased from 3.9% to 5.7%.

Wixom is more Multiracial than neighboring Wolverine Lake (4.1% Multiracial), Walled Lake (1.8% Multiracial), Novi (3.9% Multiracial), Milford (4.3% Multiracial), and Northville (3.6% 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.