Zeeland, MI Demographics

A map of Zeeland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,559	4,926	80.5%	86.1%
Hispanic	912	425	16.1%	7.4%
Black	121	75	2.1%	1.3%
Multiracial	72	167	1.3%	2.9%
Asian	1	93	0.0%	1.6%
Native American/Other	0	33	0.0%	0.6%

Zeeland, Michigan has an estimated population of 5,665, a less than 1% change from the 5,719 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.5% White, 16.1% Hispanic, 2.1% Black, 1.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Zeeland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Zeeland has become considerably 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 Zeeland, that probability was 25.1% in 2020 and 32.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Zeeland is ranked the 167th 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). Zeeland was ranked the 165th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Zeeland's White Population

4,559 residents of Zeeland, or 80.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Zeeland is higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Zeeland ranks 518th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zeeland's White population has declined by an estimated 7.5%. White residents' share of Zeeland's population has decreased from 86.1% to 80.5%.

Zeeland is more White than neighboring Holland (65.1% White), and Beechwood (75.7% White). Zeeland is less White than neighboring Hudsonville (91.6% White), Allendale (86.2% White), and Jenison (93.8% White).

Zeeland's Black Population

121 residents of Zeeland, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Zeeland is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Zeeland ranks 227th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zeeland's Black population has grown by an estimated 61.3%. Black residents' share of Zeeland's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.1%.

Zeeland is more Black than neighboring Hudsonville (1.6% Black), and Jenison (0.7% Black). Zeeland is less Black than neighboring Holland (4.1% Black), Beechwood (4.4% Black), and Allendale (2.8% Black).

Zeeland's Asian Population

1 residents of Zeeland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Zeeland is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Zeeland ranks 110th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zeeland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 98.9%. Asian residents' share of Zeeland's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Zeeland is less Asian than neighboring Holland (3.4% Asian), Beechwood (4.7% Asian), Hudsonville (1.3% Asian), Allendale (1.7% Asian), and Jenison (1% Asian).

Zeeland's Hispanic Population

912 residents of Zeeland, or 16.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Zeeland is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Zeeland ranks 74th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zeeland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 114.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Zeeland's population has increased from 7.4% to 16.1%.

Zeeland is more Hispanic than neighboring Beechwood (13.9% Hispanic), Hudsonville (3.1% Hispanic), Allendale (4.6% Hispanic), and Jenison (2.1% Hispanic). Zeeland is less Hispanic than neighboring Holland (23.6% Hispanic).

Zeeland's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Zeeland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Zeeland is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Zeeland ranks 479th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zeeland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Zeeland's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Zeeland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Holland (0.3% Native American/Other), Hudsonville (0.9% Native American/Other), Allendale (0.6% Native American/Other), and Jenison (0.2% Native American/Other).

Zeeland's Multiracial Population

72 residents of Zeeland, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Zeeland is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Zeeland ranks 594th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zeeland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 56.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Zeeland's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.3%.

Zeeland is less Multiracial than neighboring Holland (3.6% Multiracial), Hudsonville (1.5% Multiracial), Allendale (4.1% Multiracial), and Jenison (2.2% 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.