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The Latino and Hispanic community is one of the fastest growing communities in America this decade.
According to the most recent American Community Survey, there are now some 6.3M more Hispanics living in America than in 2010.
That's the largest absolute growth and a 14.9% increase. The percentage growth is the third largest percentage change for any race according to the Census's race and ethnicity definition.
But how has the increase impacted Michigan? Where cities and towns in Michigan have seen the greatest increase in it's Hispanic population?
Turns out there's been a 27.5% increase in the Hispanic population in Michigan.
The 10 Cities In Michigan With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
What's the city in Michigan with the largest hispanic/latino population? Lincoln Park took the number one over all spot for the largest Hispanic population in Michigan for 2023.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Michigan ranked as a state on diversity, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in America.
And if you already knew these places were Hispanic, check out the best places to live in Michigan or the safest places in Michigan.
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Population: 39,741
% Hispanic/Latino: 24.68%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 9,807
Percent Change Since 2010: 94.7%
More on Lincoln Park: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 34,067
% Hispanic/Latino: 24.19%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 8,241
Percent Change Since 2010: -0.18%
More on Holland: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 11,067
% Hispanic/Latino: 23.98%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,654
Percent Change Since 2010: 19.23%
More on Sturgis: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 76,625
% Hispanic/Latino: 23.97%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 18,366
Percent Change Since 2010: 52.72%
More on Wyoming: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 12,534
% Hispanic/Latino: 21.8%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,732
Percent Change Since 2010: 83.11%
More on Melvindale: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 20,674
% Hispanic/Latino: 21.46%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 4,436
Percent Change Since 2010: 42.23%
More on Adrian: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 61,498
% Hispanic/Latino: 20.5%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 12,605
Percent Change Since 2010: 19.07%
More on Pontiac: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 9,328
% Hispanic/Latino: 19.82%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,849
Percent Change Since 2010: 44.12%
More on Ecorse: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 197,858
% Hispanic/Latino: 15.74%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 31,144
Percent Change Since 2010: 2.3%
More on Grand Rapids: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 44,796
% Hispanic/Latino: 15.69%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 7,030
Percent Change Since 2010: 3.92%
More on Saginaw: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Michigan With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
We still believe in the accuracy of data -- especially from the census. So that's where we went to get the breakdown of race across Michigan.
That lead us to the Census's most recently available data, the 2017-2021 American Community Survey data from the US Census.
Specifically, we looked at table B03002: Hispanic OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:
- Hispanic or Latino
- White alone*
- Black or African American alone*
- American Indian and Alaska Native alone*
- Asian alone*
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone*
- Some other race alone*
- Two or more races*
Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as Hispanic or Latino.
We limited our analysis to non-CDPs with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 148 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are Hispanic or Latino. The percentages ranked from 24.7% to 0.7%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percent of Hispanic or Latino population with a higher score being more Hispanic or Latino than a lower score. Lincoln Park took the distinction of being the most Hispanic or Latino, while Marysville was the least Hispanic or Latino city. You can download the data here.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Michigan ranked by population of Hispanic or Latino residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
Summary: Hispanic or Latino Populations Across Michigan
If you're looking for a breakdown of Latino populations across Michigan according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Hispanic or Latino places in Michigan:
- Marysville
- Gladstone
- Highland Park
For more Michigan reading, check out:
Detailed List Of The Most Hispanic Cities In Michigan
| Rank | City | % Hispanic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln Park | 24.68% |
| 2 | Holland | 24.19% |
| 3 | Sturgis | 23.98% |
| 4 | Wyoming | 23.97% |
| 5 | Melvindale | 21.8% |
| 6 | Adrian | 21.46% |
| 7 | Pontiac | 20.5% |
| 8 | Ecorse | 19.82% |
| 9 | Grand Rapids | 15.74% |
| 10 | Saginaw | 15.69% |
| 11 | Lansing | 12.93% |
| 12 | Ionia | 12.1% |
| 13 | River Rouge | 11.73% |
| 14 | St. Louis | 10.77% |
| 15 | Allen Park | 10.59% |
| 16 | Southgate | 10.38% |
| 17 | Bay City | 10.15% |
| 18 | Zeeland | 10.03% |
| 19 | Muskegon | 10.03% |
| 20 | Kentwood | 9.71% |
| 21 | Coldwater | 9.53% |
| 22 | Alma | 9.29% |
| 23 | Tecumseh | 8.81% |
| 24 | Flat Rock | 8.74% |
| 25 | Battle Creek | 8.32% |
| 26 | Albion | 8.29% |
| 27 | Port Huron | 8.09% |
| 28 | Detroit | 7.78% |
| 29 | Three Rivers | 7.51% |
| 30 | Auburn Hills | 7.25% |
| 31 | Woodhaven | 7.1% |
| 32 | Jackson | 7.05% |
| 33 | Eaton Rapids | 6.99% |
| 34 | Kalamazoo | 6.94% |
| 35 | Charlotte | 6.43% |
| 36 | Dowagiac | 6.18% |
| 37 | Taylor | 6.04% |
| 38 | Ypsilanti | 6.01% |
| 39 | Wyandotte | 5.89% |
| 40 | Hastings | 5.71% |
| 41 | Ludington | 5.65% |
| 42 | Mount Pleasant | 5.61% |
| 43 | Howell | 5.57% |
| 44 | Riverview | 5.42% |
| 45 | Niles | 5.4% |
| 46 | Dearborn Heights | 5.34% |
| 47 | Fenton | 5.14% |
| 48 | Big Rapids | 5.13% |
| 49 | Portage | 5.05% |
| 50 | Walker | 5.0% |
| 51 | Hillsdale | 4.88% |
| 52 | Westland | 4.88% |
| 53 | Manistee | 4.85% |
| 54 | Grand Haven | 4.83% |
| 55 | East Lansing | 4.81% |
| 56 | Ann Arbor | 4.6% |
| 57 | Richmond | 4.6% |
| 58 | Rochester Hills | 4.58% |
| 59 | Wixom | 4.55% |
| 60 | Garden City | 4.54% |
| 61 | Flint | 4.48% |
| 62 | Royal Oak | 4.48% |
| 63 | Trenton | 4.47% |
| 64 | Grandville | 4.41% |
| 65 | Norton Shores | 4.35% |
| 66 | Traverse City | 4.32% |
| 67 | Novi | 4.29% |
| 68 | Milan | 4.29% |
| 69 | Midland | 4.25% |
| 70 | Burton | 4.23% |
| 71 | Flushing | 4.14% |
| 72 | Northville | 4.09% |
| 73 | Belding | 4.05% |
| 74 | Brighton | 3.98% |
| 75 | Berkley | 3.93% |
| 76 | Saline | 3.85% |
| 77 | Walled Lake | 3.84% |
| 78 | Lapeer | 3.84% |
| 79 | Roseville | 3.7% |
| 80 | Marshall | 3.56% |
| 81 | Livonia | 3.52% |
| 82 | Benton Harbor | 3.51% |
| 83 | Swartz Creek | 3.46% |
| 84 | Grand Blanc | 3.45% |
| 85 | Grosse Pointe | 3.45% |
| 86 | Hudsonville | 3.42% |
| 87 | Ferndale | 3.42% |
| 88 | Greenville | 3.4% |
| 89 | New Baltimore | 3.38% |
| 90 | Springfield | 3.36% |
| 91 | Alpena | 3.33% |
| 92 | Hazel Park | 3.29% |
| 93 | Rockford | 3.21% |
| 94 | Muskegon Heights | 3.2% |
| 95 | Houghton | 3.18% |
| 96 | Romulus | 3.13% |
| 97 | Owosso | 3.11% |
| 98 | Farmington | 3.1% |
| 99 | Dearborn | 3.09% |
| 100 | Grand Ledge | 3.08% |
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