Woodhaven, MI Demographics

A map of Woodhaven's Population by Race

Woodhaven, Michigan has an estimated population of 12,690, a slight decrease from the 12,941 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.4% White, 11.1% Hispanic, 7.0% Black, 3.3% Multiracial, 1.8% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Woodhaven, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Woodhaven has become more 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 Woodhaven, that probability was 38.7% in 2020 and 39.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Woodhaven is ranked the 82nd 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). Woodhaven was ranked the 82nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Woodhaven's White Population

9,692 residents of Woodhaven, or 76.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Woodhaven is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Woodhaven ranks 638th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodhaven's White population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of Woodhaven's population has decreased from 77.4% to 76.4%.

Woodhaven is less White than neighboring Trenton (86.8% White), Flat Rock (78.3% White), Gibraltar (89.6% White), Riverview (77.7% White), and Rockwood (83.3% White).

Woodhaven's Black Population

892 residents of Woodhaven, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Woodhaven is lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Woodhaven ranks 84th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodhaven's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. Black residents' share of Woodhaven's population has decreased from 7.7% to 7.0%.

Woodhaven is more Black than neighboring Trenton (2.7% Black), Gibraltar (2.2% Black), and Rockwood (0.3% Black). Woodhaven is less Black than neighboring Flat Rock (8% Black), and Riverview (8.1% Black).

Woodhaven's Asian Population

223 residents of Woodhaven, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Woodhaven is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Woodhaven ranks 69th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodhaven's Asian population has declined by an estimated 29.0%. Asian residents' share of Woodhaven's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.8%.

Woodhaven is more Asian than neighboring Trenton (0.5% Asian), Flat Rock (0.1% Asian), Gibraltar (0% Asian), Riverview (1.3% Asian), and Rockwood (1.4% Asian).

Woodhaven's Hispanic Population

1,404 residents of Woodhaven, or 11.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Woodhaven is higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Woodhaven ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodhaven's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 50.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Woodhaven's population has increased from 7.2% to 11.1%.

Woodhaven is more Hispanic than neighboring Trenton (4.4% Hispanic), Flat Rock (7.4% Hispanic), Gibraltar (4.5% Hispanic), Riverview (9.2% Hispanic), and Rockwood (9.3% Hispanic).

Woodhaven's Native American/Other Population

54 residents of Woodhaven, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Woodhaven is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Woodhaven ranks 538th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodhaven's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 15.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Woodhaven's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Woodhaven is more Native American/Other than neighboring Trenton (0% Native American/Other), Gibraltar (0% Native American/Other), and Rockwood (0% Native American/Other). Woodhaven is less Native American/Other than neighboring Flat Rock (1.3% Native American/Other), and Riverview (0.9% Native American/Other).

Woodhaven's Multiracial Population

425 residents of Woodhaven, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Woodhaven is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Woodhaven ranks 238th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodhaven's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 32.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Woodhaven's population has decreased from 4.8% to 3.3%.

Woodhaven is more Multiracial than neighboring Riverview (2.7% Multiracial). Woodhaven is less Multiracial than neighboring Trenton (5.6% Multiracial), Flat Rock (4.9% Multiracial), Gibraltar (3.8% Multiracial), and Rockwood (5.7% 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.