Zilwaukee, MI Demographics

A map of Zilwaukee's Population by Race

Zilwaukee, Michigan has an estimated population of 1,609, an increase from the 1,534 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.8% White, 12.7% Hispanic, 7.1% Multiracial, 1.2% Black, 0.9% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Zilwaukee, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Zilwaukee 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 Zilwaukee, that probability was 29.8% in 2020 and 37.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Zilwaukee is ranked the 350th 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). Zilwaukee was ranked the 350th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Zilwaukee's White Population

1,252 residents of Zilwaukee, or 77.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Zilwaukee is higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Zilwaukee ranks 578th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zilwaukee's White population has declined by an estimated 1.7%. White residents' share of Zilwaukee's population has decreased from 83.1% to 77.8%.

Zilwaukee is more White than neighboring Saginaw (34.7% White), Buena Vista (11.8% White), Robin Glen-Indiantown (72.9% White), and Bridgeport (47.9% White). Zilwaukee is less White than neighboring Bay City (80.1% White).

Zilwaukee's Black Population

19 residents of Zilwaukee, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Zilwaukee is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Zilwaukee ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zilwaukee's Black population has declined by an estimated 32.1%. Black residents' share of Zilwaukee's population has decreased from 1.8% to 1.2%.

Zilwaukee is less Black than neighboring Saginaw (44.3% Black), Buena Vista (68.5% Black), Robin Glen-Indiantown (6.5% Black), Bay City (1.6% Black), and Bridgeport (33.9% Black).

Zilwaukee's Asian Population

14 residents of Zilwaukee, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Zilwaukee is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Zilwaukee ranks 439th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zilwaukee's Asian population has grown by an estimated 180.0%. Asian residents' share of Zilwaukee's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.9%.

Zilwaukee is more Asian than neighboring Saginaw (0.2% Asian), Buena Vista (0% Asian), Robin Glen-Indiantown (0% Asian), Bay City (0.8% Asian), and Bridgeport (0.3% Asian).

Zilwaukee's Hispanic Population

205 residents of Zilwaukee, or 12.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Zilwaukee is higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Zilwaukee ranks 47th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zilwaukee's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 39.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Zilwaukee's population has increased from 9.6% to 12.7%.

Zilwaukee is more Hispanic than neighboring Bay City (11.5% Hispanic). Zilwaukee is less Hispanic than neighboring Saginaw (15.9% Hispanic), Buena Vista (15.3% Hispanic), Robin Glen-Indiantown (14.7% Hispanic), and Bridgeport (13.2% Hispanic).

Zilwaukee's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Zilwaukee, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Zilwaukee is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Zilwaukee ranks 630th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zilwaukee's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Zilwaukee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Zilwaukee is more Native American/Other than neighboring Buena Vista (0% Native American/Other), and Robin Glen-Indiantown (0% Native American/Other). Zilwaukee is less Native American/Other than neighboring Saginaw (0.4% Native American/Other), Bay City (0.8% Native American/Other), and Bridgeport (1% Native American/Other).

Zilwaukee's Multiracial Population

115 residents of Zilwaukee, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Zilwaukee is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Zilwaukee ranks 229th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zilwaukee's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 53.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Zilwaukee's population has increased from 4.9% to 7.1%.

Zilwaukee is more Multiracial than neighboring Saginaw (4.5% Multiracial), Buena Vista (4.4% Multiracial), Robin Glen-Indiantown (5.9% Multiracial), Bay City (5.3% Multiracial), and Bridgeport (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.