Wolverine, MI Demographics

A map of Wolverine's Population by Race

Wolverine, Michigan has an estimated population of 265, a large decrease from the 309 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.3% White, 5.3% Multiracial, 2.3% Native American/Other, 1.1% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wolverine, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wolverine has become slightly 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 Wolverine, that probability was 16.9% in 2020 and 16.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wolverine is ranked the 643rd 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). Wolverine was ranked the 633rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wolverine's White Population

242 residents of Wolverine, or 91.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wolverine is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Wolverine ranks 285th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wolverine's White population has declined by an estimated 13.9%. White residents' share of Wolverine's population has remained roughly unchanged at 91.3%.

Wolverine is more White than neighboring Vanderbilt (90.9% White), and Alanson (85.9% White). Wolverine is less White than neighboring Indian River (92.6% White), Ponshewaing (100% White), and Gaylord (93.8% White).

Wolverine's Black Population

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

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

Wolverine is less Black than neighboring Alanson (0.7% Black), and Gaylord (0.8% Black).

Wolverine's Asian Population

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

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

Wolverine is less Asian than neighboring Vanderbilt (0.9% Asian), Alanson (1.9% Asian), and Gaylord (1.2% Asian).

Wolverine's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Wolverine, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wolverine is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Wolverine ranks 679th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wolverine's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Wolverine's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Wolverine is more Hispanic than neighboring Indian River (0.8% Hispanic), Alanson (0% Hispanic), Ponshewaing (0% Hispanic), and Gaylord (0.8% Hispanic). Wolverine is less Hispanic than neighboring Vanderbilt (1.8% Hispanic).

Wolverine's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Wolverine, or 2.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wolverine is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Wolverine ranks 67th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wolverine's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wolverine's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Wolverine is more Native American/Other than neighboring Vanderbilt (1.2% Native American/Other), Indian River (0.4% Native American/Other), Ponshewaing (0% Native American/Other), and Gaylord (0.2% Native American/Other). Wolverine is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alanson (4.6% Native American/Other).

Wolverine's Multiracial Population

14 residents of Wolverine, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wolverine is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Wolverine ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wolverine's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 22.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Wolverine's population has decreased from 5.8% to 5.3%.

Wolverine is more Multiracial than neighboring Ponshewaing (0% Multiracial), and Gaylord (3.3% Multiracial). Wolverine is less Multiracial than neighboring Indian River (6.1% Multiracial), and Alanson (7% 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.