Wyandotte, MI Demographics

A map of Wyandotte's Population by Race

Wyandotte, Michigan has an estimated population of 24,489, a slight decrease from the 25,058 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.2% White, 7.9% Hispanic, 5.0% Multiracial, 2.1% Black, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 0.7% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wyandotte, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wyandotte 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 Wyandotte, that probability was 26.7% in 2020 and 29.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wyandotte is ranked the 53rd 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). Wyandotte was ranked the 51st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wyandotte's White Population

20,364 residents of Wyandotte, or 83.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wyandotte is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Wyandotte ranks 540th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wyandotte's White population has declined by an estimated 4.6%. White residents' share of Wyandotte's population has decreased from 85.2% to 83.2%.

Wyandotte is more White than neighboring Lincoln Park (56.7% White), Ecorse (25.8% White), Southgate (76.1% White), Riverview (77.7% White), and River Rouge (31.4% White).

Wyandotte's Black Population

506 residents of Wyandotte, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wyandotte is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Wyandotte ranks 176th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wyandotte's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.4%. Black residents' share of Wyandotte's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Wyandotte is less Black than neighboring Lincoln Park (10.2% Black), Ecorse (48.3% Black), Southgate (8% Black), Riverview (8.1% Black), and River Rouge (45.5% Black).

Wyandotte's Asian Population

173 residents of Wyandotte, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wyandotte is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Wyandotte ranks 329th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wyandotte's Asian population has grown by an estimated 35.2%. Asian residents' share of Wyandotte's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Wyandotte is more Asian than neighboring Lincoln Park (0.6% Asian), Ecorse (0% Asian), and River Rouge (0% Asian). Wyandotte is less Asian than neighboring Southgate (2.4% Asian), and Riverview (1.3% Asian).

Wyandotte's Hispanic Population

1,940 residents of Wyandotte, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wyandotte is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Wyandotte ranks 86th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wyandotte's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Wyandotte's population has increased from 7.1% to 7.9%.

Wyandotte is less Hispanic than neighboring Lincoln Park (26.2% Hispanic), Ecorse (15.5% Hispanic), Southgate (9.4% Hispanic), Riverview (9.2% Hispanic), and River Rouge (17% Hispanic).

Wyandotte's Native American/Other Population

279 residents of Wyandotte, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wyandotte is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Wyandotte ranks 410th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wyandotte's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 61.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wyandotte's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Wyandotte is more Native American/Other than neighboring Southgate (0.3% Native American/Other), Riverview (0.9% Native American/Other), and River Rouge (0% Native American/Other). Wyandotte is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lincoln Park (1.3% Native American/Other), and Ecorse (3.9% Native American/Other).

Wyandotte's Multiracial Population

1,227 residents of Wyandotte, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wyandotte is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Wyandotte ranks 276th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wyandotte's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Wyandotte's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.0%.

Wyandotte is more Multiracial than neighboring Southgate (3.8% Multiracial), and Riverview (2.7% Multiracial). Wyandotte is less Multiracial than neighboring Lincoln Park (5.1% Multiracial), Ecorse (6.5% Multiracial), and River Rouge (6.1% 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.