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Most diverse counties in Michigan
The United States has a longstanding reputation as being a melting pot (or salad bowl), with its diversity manifesting itself across many different demographics. However, some places across the country are notably more heterogeneous than others.
Stacker compiled a list of the most diverse counties in Michigan using data from using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Counties are ranked by the highest Simpson's diversity index score. Simpson's diversity index measures community diversity on a scale of 0 (least diverse) to 1 (most diverse), more on the calculation can be read here.
Think you know which counties in your home state might be the most diverse? Keep reading to see if your predictions are correct.
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#50. Mason County
- Index: 0.101
- Total population: 28,954
- White: 94.8% (27,438)
- Black or African American: 0.9% (261)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.0% (285)
- Asian: 0.6% (167)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.1% (607)
- Some other Race: 0.7% (196)
- Total population: 28,954
- White: 94.8% (27,438)
- Black or African American: 0.9% (261)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.0% (285)
- Asian: 0.6% (167)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.1% (607)
- Some other Race: 0.7% (196)
#49. Bay County
- Index: 0.103
- Total population: 104,104
- White: 94.7% (98,568)
- Black or African American: 1.7% (1,796)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3% (362)
- Asian: 0.6% (606)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.3% (2,395)
- Some other Race: 0.4% (377)
- Total population: 104,104
- White: 94.7% (98,568)
- Black or African American: 1.7% (1,796)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3% (362)
- Asian: 0.6% (606)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.3% (2,395)
- Some other Race: 0.4% (377)
#48. Montcalm County
- Index: 0.103
- Total population: 63,413
- White: 94.6% (60,014)
- Black or African American: 2.2% (1,387)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.5% (332)
- Asian: 0.4% (224)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (58)
- 2 or more races: 1.8% (1,165)
- Some other Race: 0.4% (233)
- Total population: 63,413
- White: 94.6% (60,014)
- Black or African American: 2.2% (1,387)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.5% (332)
- Asian: 0.4% (224)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (58)
- 2 or more races: 1.8% (1,165)
- Some other Race: 0.4% (233)
#47. Oceana County
- Index: 0.105
- Total population: 26,416
- White: 94.6% (24,986)
- Black or African American: 1.1% (293)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.0% (255)
- Asian: 0.2% (63)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (5)
- 2 or more races: 1.8% (467)
- Some other Race: 1.3% (347)
- Total population: 26,416
- White: 94.6% (24,986)
- Black or African American: 1.1% (293)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.0% (255)
- Asian: 0.2% (63)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (5)
- 2 or more races: 1.8% (467)
- Some other Race: 1.3% (347)
#46. Menominee County
- Index: 0.110
- Total population: 23,074
- White: 94.3% (21,756)
- Black or African American: 0.3% (73)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.3% (531)
- Asian: 0.4% (94)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.6% (597)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (23)
- Total population: 23,074
- White: 94.3% (21,756)
- Black or African American: 0.3% (73)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.3% (531)
- Asian: 0.4% (94)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.6% (597)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (23)
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#45. Monroe County
- Index: 0.111
- Total population: 149,727
- White: 94.2% (141,090)
- Black or African American: 2.4% (3,568)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (372)
- Asian: 0.6% (864)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (11)
- 2 or more races: 2.1% (3,166)
- Some other Race: 0.4% (656)
- Total population: 149,727
- White: 94.2% (141,090)
- Black or African American: 2.4% (3,568)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (372)
- Asian: 0.6% (864)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (11)
- 2 or more races: 2.1% (3,166)
- Some other Race: 0.4% (656)
#44. Branch County
- Index: 0.117
- Total population: 43,513
- White: 93.9% (40,858)
- Black or African American: 2.4% (1,032)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (187)
- Asian: 0.8% (342)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (15)
- 2 or more races: 1.6% (679)
- Some other Race: 0.9% (400)
- Total population: 43,513
- White: 93.9% (40,858)
- Black or African American: 2.4% (1,032)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (187)
- Asian: 0.8% (342)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (15)
- 2 or more races: 1.6% (679)
- Some other Race: 0.9% (400)
#43. Delta County
- Index: 0.121
- Total population: 36,026
- White: 93.7% (33,746)
- Black or African American: 0.3% (121)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.0% (715)
- Asian: 0.4% (156)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (4)
- 2 or more races: 3.5% (1,247)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (37)
- Total population: 36,026
- White: 93.7% (33,746)
- Black or African American: 0.3% (121)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.0% (715)
- Asian: 0.4% (156)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (4)
- 2 or more races: 3.5% (1,247)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (37)
#42. Clinton County
- Index: 0.123
- Total population: 78,389
- White: 93.6% (73,354)
- Black or African American: 1.8% (1,442)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (128)
- Asian: 1.5% (1,183)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.5% (1,934)
- Some other Race: 0.4% (348)
- Total population: 78,389
- White: 93.6% (73,354)
- Black or African American: 1.8% (1,442)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (128)
- Asian: 1.5% (1,183)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.5% (1,934)
- Some other Race: 0.4% (348)
#41. St. Clair County
- Index: 0.124
- Total population: 159,247
- White: 93.5% (148,933)
- Black or African American: 2.2% (3,554)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (284)
- Asian: 0.6% (1,026)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (57)
- 2 or more races: 2.8% (4,488)
- Some other Race: 0.6% (905)
- Total population: 159,247
- White: 93.5% (148,933)
- Black or African American: 2.2% (3,554)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (284)
- Asian: 0.6% (1,026)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (57)
- 2 or more races: 2.8% (4,488)
- Some other Race: 0.6% (905)
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#40. Allegan County
- Index: 0.124
- Total population: 116,143
- White: 93.5% (108,625)
- Black or African American: 1.4% (1,569)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3% (398)
- Asian: 0.7% (802)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (12)
- 2 or more races: 2.6% (2,963)
- Some other Race: 1.5% (1,774)
- Total population: 116,143
- White: 93.5% (108,625)
- Black or African American: 1.4% (1,569)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3% (398)
- Asian: 0.7% (802)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (12)
- 2 or more races: 2.6% (2,963)
- Some other Race: 1.5% (1,774)
#39. Houghton County
- Index: 0.129
- Total population: 36,070
- White: 93.2% (33,634)
- Black or African American: 0.8% (278)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (143)
- Asian: 2.8% (1,000)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (19)
- 2 or more races: 2.2% (779)
- Some other Race: 0.6% (217)
- Total population: 36,070
- White: 93.2% (33,634)
- Black or African American: 0.8% (278)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (143)
- Asian: 2.8% (1,000)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (19)
- 2 or more races: 2.2% (779)
- Some other Race: 0.6% (217)
#38. Marquette County
- Index: 0.130
- Total population: 66,686
- White: 93.2% (62,152)
- Black or African American: 1.7% (1,118)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.8% (545)
- Asian: 0.9% (627)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (32)
- 2 or more races: 3.1% (2,071)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (141)
- Total population: 66,686
- White: 93.2% (62,152)
- Black or African American: 1.7% (1,118)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.8% (545)
- Asian: 0.9% (627)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (32)
- 2 or more races: 3.1% (2,071)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (141)
#37. Cheboygan County
- Index: 0.130
- Total population: 25,418
- White: 93.2% (23,683)
- Black or African American: 0.8% (205)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.1% (527)
- Asian: 0.4% (111)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 3.3% (840)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (52)
- Total population: 25,418
- White: 93.2% (23,683)
- Black or African American: 0.8% (205)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.1% (527)
- Asian: 0.4% (111)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 3.3% (840)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (52)
#36. Midland County
- Index: 0.131
- Total population: 83,355
- White: 93.2% (77,659)
- Black or African American: 1.4% (1,167)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (358)
- Asian: 2.3% (1,916)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (59)
- 2 or more races: 2.0% (1,654)
- Some other Race: 0.7% (542)
- Total population: 83,355
- White: 93.2% (77,659)
- Black or African American: 1.4% (1,167)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (358)
- Asian: 2.3% (1,916)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (59)
- 2 or more races: 2.0% (1,654)
- Some other Race: 0.7% (542)
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#35. Lenawee County
- Index: 0.132
- Total population: 98,381
- White: 93.1% (91,576)
- Black or African American: 2.5% (2,471)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.5% (475)
- Asian: 0.3% (305)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (20)
- 2 or more races: 2.8% (2,767)
- Some other Race: 0.8% (767)
- Total population: 98,381
- White: 93.1% (91,576)
- Black or African American: 2.5% (2,471)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.5% (475)
- Asian: 0.3% (305)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (20)
- 2 or more races: 2.8% (2,767)
- Some other Race: 0.8% (767)
#34. Newaygo County
- Index: 0.134
- Total population: 48,366
- White: 93.0% (44,979)
- Black or African American: 1.2% (595)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.9% (412)
- Asian: 0.4% (186)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.8% (880)
- Some other Race: 2.7% (1,314)
- Total population: 48,366
- White: 93.0% (44,979)
- Black or African American: 1.2% (595)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.9% (412)
- Asian: 0.4% (186)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.8% (880)
- Some other Race: 2.7% (1,314)
#33. Leelanau County
- Index: 0.135
- Total population: 21,652
- White: 92.9% (20,123)
- Black or African American: 0.5% (105)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 3.1% (678)
- Asian: 0.6% (137)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (17)
- 2 or more races: 1.9% (403)
- Some other Race: 0.9% (189)
- Total population: 21,652
- White: 92.9% (20,123)
- Black or African American: 0.5% (105)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 3.1% (678)
- Asian: 0.6% (137)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (17)
- 2 or more races: 1.9% (403)
- Some other Race: 0.9% (189)
#32. Mecosta County
- Index: 0.135
- Total population: 43,251
- White: 92.9% (40,183)
- Black or African American: 3.0% (1,296)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.6% (278)
- Asian: 0.9% (370)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (9)
- 2 or more races: 2.3% (983)
- Some other Race: 0.3% (132)
- Total population: 43,251
- White: 92.9% (40,183)
- Black or African American: 3.0% (1,296)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.6% (278)
- Asian: 0.9% (370)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (9)
- 2 or more races: 2.3% (983)
- Some other Race: 0.3% (132)
#31. Emmet County
- Index: 0.145
- Total population: 33,104
- White: 92.4% (30,573)
- Black or African American: 0.7% (246)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.9% (959)
- Asian: 0.6% (205)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (30)
- 2 or more races: 3.1% (1,020)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (71)
- Total population: 33,104
- White: 92.4% (30,573)
- Black or African American: 0.7% (246)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.9% (959)
- Asian: 0.6% (205)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (30)
- 2 or more races: 3.1% (1,020)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (71)
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#30. St. Joseph County
- Index: 0.152
- Total population: 60,836
- White: 92.0% (55,964)
- Black or African American: 2.2% (1,353)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3% (182)
- Asian: 0.5% (305)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (36)
- 2 or more races: 3.2% (1,946)
- Some other Race: 1.7% (1,050)
- Total population: 60,836
- White: 92.0% (55,964)
- Black or African American: 2.2% (1,353)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3% (182)
- Asian: 0.5% (305)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (36)
- 2 or more races: 3.2% (1,946)
- Some other Race: 1.7% (1,050)
#29. Ionia County
- Index: 0.156
- Total population: 64,300
- White: 91.7% (58,958)
- Black or African American: 4.6% (2,976)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (128)
- Asian: 0.4% (269)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (9)
- 2 or more races: 2.3% (1,500)
- Some other Race: 0.7% (460)
- Total population: 64,300
- White: 91.7% (58,958)
- Black or African American: 4.6% (2,976)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (128)
- Asian: 0.4% (269)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (9)
- 2 or more races: 2.3% (1,500)
- Some other Race: 0.7% (460)
#28. Manistee County
- Index: 0.167
- Total population: 24,457
- White: 91.2% (22,297)
- Black or African American: 2.9% (710)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.8% (437)
- Asian: 0.4% (92)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (16)
- 2 or more races: 3.3% (818)
- Some other Race: 0.4% (87)
- Total population: 24,457
- White: 91.2% (22,297)
- Black or African American: 2.9% (710)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.8% (437)
- Asian: 0.4% (92)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (16)
- 2 or more races: 3.3% (818)
- Some other Race: 0.4% (87)
#27. Gratiot County
- Index: 0.168
- Total population: 40,916
- White: 91.0% (37,227)
- Black or African American: 5.7% (2,346)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.6% (242)
- Asian: 0.4% (183)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (30)
- 2 or more races: 1.9% (796)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (92)
- Total population: 40,916
- White: 91.0% (37,227)
- Black or African American: 5.7% (2,346)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.6% (242)
- Asian: 0.4% (183)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (30)
- 2 or more races: 1.9% (796)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (92)
#26. Gogebic County
- Index: 0.169
- Total population: 15,061
- White: 91.0% (13,708)
- Black or African American: 3.9% (582)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.6% (392)
- Asian: 0.5% (82)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (12)
- 2 or more races: 1.8% (273)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (12)
- Total population: 15,061
- White: 91.0% (13,708)
- Black or African American: 3.9% (582)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.6% (392)
- Asian: 0.5% (82)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (12)
- 2 or more races: 1.8% (273)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (12)
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#25. Ottawa County
- Index: 0.195
- Total population: 286,558
- White: 89.6% (256,755)
- Black or African American: 1.5% (4,425)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3% (907)
- Asian: 2.7% (7,747)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (67)
- 2 or more races: 2.8% (7,987)
- Some other Race: 3.0% (8,670)
- Total population: 286,558
- White: 89.6% (256,755)
- Black or African American: 1.5% (4,425)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3% (907)
- Asian: 2.7% (7,747)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (67)
- 2 or more races: 2.8% (7,987)
- Some other Race: 3.0% (8,670)
#24. Cass County
- Index: 0.207
- Total population: 51,523
- White: 88.9% (45,779)
- Black or African American: 5.2% (2,666)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.1% (555)
- Asian: 0.8% (431)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 3.0% (1,557)
- Some other Race: 1.0% (535)
- Total population: 51,523
- White: 88.9% (45,779)
- Black or African American: 5.2% (2,666)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.1% (555)
- Asian: 0.8% (431)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 3.0% (1,557)
- Some other Race: 1.0% (535)
#23. Isabella County
- Index: 0.222
- Total population: 70,688
- White: 88.0% (62,196)
- Black or African American: 2.7% (1,916)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 3.2% (2,271)
- Asian: 1.8% (1,262)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (10)
- 2 or more races: 3.5% (2,470)
- Some other Race: 0.8% (563)
- Total population: 70,688
- White: 88.0% (62,196)
- Black or African American: 2.7% (1,916)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 3.2% (2,271)
- Asian: 1.8% (1,262)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (10)
- 2 or more races: 3.5% (2,470)
- Some other Race: 0.8% (563)
#22. Jackson County
- Index: 0.230
- Total population: 158,636
- White: 87.3% (138,511)
- Black or African American: 7.8% (12,350)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (564)
- Asian: 0.8% (1,310)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (35)
- 2 or more races: 3.2% (5,011)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (855)
- Total population: 158,636
- White: 87.3% (138,511)
- Black or African American: 7.8% (12,350)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (564)
- Asian: 0.8% (1,310)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (35)
- 2 or more races: 3.2% (5,011)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (855)
#21. Lake County
- Index: 0.237
- Total population: 11,852
- White: 86.9% (10,301)
- Black or African American: 7.9% (940)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.9% (110)
- Asian: 0.2% (25)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (15)
- 2 or more races: 3.5% (416)
- Some other Race: 0.4% (45)
- Total population: 11,852
- White: 86.9% (10,301)
- Black or African American: 7.9% (940)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.9% (110)
- Asian: 0.2% (25)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (15)
- 2 or more races: 3.5% (416)
- Some other Race: 0.4% (45)
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#20. Schoolcraft County
- Index: 0.244
- Total population: 8,048
- White: 86.5% (6,958)
- Black or African American: 0.4% (36)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 7.0% (565)
- Asian: 0.4% (30)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 5.6% (450)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (9)
- Total population: 8,048
- White: 86.5% (6,958)
- Black or African American: 0.4% (36)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 7.0% (565)
- Asian: 0.4% (30)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 5.6% (450)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (9)
#19. Eaton County
- Index: 0.248
- Total population: 109,456
- White: 86.4% (94,564)
- Black or African American: 6.8% (7,435)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.6% (647)
- Asian: 2.3% (2,552)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (32)
- 2 or more races: 2.7% (2,927)
- Some other Race: 1.2% (1,299)
- Total population: 109,456
- White: 86.4% (94,564)
- Black or African American: 6.8% (7,435)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.6% (647)
- Asian: 2.3% (2,552)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (32)
- 2 or more races: 2.7% (2,927)
- Some other Race: 1.2% (1,299)
#18. Van Buren County
- Index: 0.252
- Total population: 75,358
- White: 86.2% (64,935)
- Black or African American: 3.3% (2,520)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.0% (770)
- Asian: 0.7% (534)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (23)
- 2 or more races: 4.2% (3,175)
- Some other Race: 4.5% (3,401)
- Total population: 75,358
- White: 86.2% (64,935)
- Black or African American: 3.3% (2,520)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.0% (770)
- Asian: 0.7% (534)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (23)
- 2 or more races: 4.2% (3,175)
- Some other Race: 4.5% (3,401)
#17. Alger County
- Index: 0.270
- Total population: 9,151
- White: 84.9% (7,773)
- Black or African American: 7.7% (702)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 3.6% (334)
- Asian: 0.1% (13)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 3.5% (324)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (5)
- Total population: 9,151
- White: 84.9% (7,773)
- Black or African American: 7.7% (702)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 3.6% (334)
- Asian: 0.1% (13)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 3.5% (324)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (5)
#16. Calhoun County
- Index: 0.325
- Total population: 134,212
- White: 81.3% (109,110)
- Black or African American: 10.5% (14,148)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.6% (740)
- Asian: 2.4% (3,233)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (16)
- 2 or more races: 4.5% (6,041)
- Some other Race: 0.7% (924)
- Total population: 134,212
- White: 81.3% (109,110)
- Black or African American: 10.5% (14,148)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.6% (740)
- Asian: 2.4% (3,233)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (16)
- 2 or more races: 4.5% (6,041)
- Some other Race: 0.7% (924)
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#15. Muskegon County
- Index: 0.327
- Total population: 173,297
- White: 80.8% (140,103)
- Black or African American: 13.6% (23,499)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.8% (1,416)
- Asian: 0.6% (955)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (26)
- 2 or more races: 3.7% (6,351)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (947)
- Total population: 173,297
- White: 80.8% (140,103)
- Black or African American: 13.6% (23,499)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.8% (1,416)
- Asian: 0.6% (955)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (26)
- 2 or more races: 3.7% (6,351)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (947)
#14. Macomb County
- Index: 0.329
- Total population: 870,325
- White: 81.0% (704,624)
- Black or African American: 11.7% (101,734)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3% (2,804)
- Asian: 4.0% (34,996)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (546)
- 2 or more races: 2.4% (20,770)
- Some other Race: 0.6% (4,851)
- Total population: 870,325
- White: 81.0% (704,624)
- Black or African American: 11.7% (101,734)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3% (2,804)
- Asian: 4.0% (34,996)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (546)
- 2 or more races: 2.4% (20,770)
- Some other Race: 0.6% (4,851)
#13. Kalamazoo County
- Index: 0.332
- Total population: 262,745
- White: 80.8% (212,216)
- Black or African American: 11.1% (29,215)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (596)
- Asian: 2.4% (6,259)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (108)
- 2 or more races: 4.8% (12,597)
- Some other Race: 0.7% (1,754)
- Total population: 262,745
- White: 80.8% (212,216)
- Black or African American: 11.1% (29,215)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (596)
- Asian: 2.4% (6,259)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (108)
- 2 or more races: 4.8% (12,597)
- Some other Race: 0.7% (1,754)
#12. Kent County
- Index: 0.354
- Total population: 648,121
- White: 79.6% (515,653)
- Black or African American: 9.6% (62,188)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (2,334)
- Asian: 3.0% (19,427)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (187)
- 2 or more races: 4.1% (26,415)
- Some other Race: 3.4% (21,917)
- Total population: 648,121
- White: 79.6% (515,653)
- Black or African American: 9.6% (62,188)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (2,334)
- Asian: 3.0% (19,427)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (187)
- 2 or more races: 4.1% (26,415)
- Some other Race: 3.4% (21,917)
#11. Luce County
- Index: 0.354
- Total population: 6,338
- White: 79.6% (5,043)
- Black or African American: 6.8% (429)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 6.5% (409)
- Asian: 0.5% (32)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (8)
- 2 or more races: 6.1% (385)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (32)
- Total population: 6,338
- White: 79.6% (5,043)
- Black or African American: 6.8% (429)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 6.5% (409)
- Asian: 0.5% (32)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (8)
- 2 or more races: 6.1% (385)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (32)
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#10. Berrien County
- Index: 0.358
- Total population: 154,133
- White: 78.7% (121,313)
- Black or African American: 14.6% (22,561)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (621)
- Asian: 1.9% (2,931)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (27)
- 2 or more races: 3.1% (4,833)
- Some other Race: 1.2% (1,847)
- Total population: 154,133
- White: 78.7% (121,313)
- Black or African American: 14.6% (22,561)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (621)
- Asian: 1.9% (2,931)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (27)
- 2 or more races: 3.1% (4,833)
- Some other Race: 1.2% (1,847)
#9. Saginaw County
- Index: 0.398
- Total population: 191,821
- White: 75.2% (144,268)
- Black or African American: 18.6% (35,664)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3% (642)
- Asian: 1.2% (2,284)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (17)
- 2 or more races: 3.2% (6,179)
- Some other Race: 1.4% (2,767)
- Total population: 191,821
- White: 75.2% (144,268)
- Black or African American: 18.6% (35,664)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3% (642)
- Asian: 1.2% (2,284)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (17)
- 2 or more races: 3.2% (6,179)
- Some other Race: 1.4% (2,767)
#8. Genesee County
- Index: 0.400
- Total population: 407,875
- White: 74.8% (304,896)
- Black or African American: 19.9% (81,062)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3% (1,393)
- Asian: 1.0% (4,211)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (127)
- 2 or more races: 3.5% (14,098)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (2,088)
- Total population: 407,875
- White: 74.8% (304,896)
- Black or African American: 19.9% (81,062)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3% (1,393)
- Asian: 1.0% (4,211)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (127)
- 2 or more races: 3.5% (14,098)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (2,088)
#7. Oakland County
- Index: 0.412
- Total population: 1.3 million
- White: 75.0% (940,365)
- Black or African American: 13.6% (170,488)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3% (3,413)
- Asian: 7.5% (93,551)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (307)
- 2 or more races: 2.8% (35,337)
- Some other Race: 0.8% (9,724)
- Total population: 1.3 million
- White: 75.0% (940,365)
- Black or African American: 13.6% (170,488)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3% (3,413)
- Asian: 7.5% (93,551)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (307)
- 2 or more races: 2.8% (35,337)
- Some other Race: 0.8% (9,724)
#6. Mackinac County
- Index: 0.417
- Total population: 10,780
- White: 74.4% (8,023)
- Black or African American: 3.4% (363)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 16.1% (1,731)
- Asian: 0.7% (74)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.2% (17)
- 2 or more races: 5.1% (551)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (21)
- Total population: 10,780
- White: 74.4% (8,023)
- Black or African American: 3.4% (363)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 16.1% (1,731)
- Asian: 0.7% (74)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.2% (17)
- 2 or more races: 5.1% (551)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (21)
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#5. Ingham County
- Index: 0.426
- Total population: 290,587
- White: 74.3% (216,025)
- Black or African American: 11.7% (33,930)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (1,140)
- Asian: 6.8% (19,624)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (107)
- 2 or more races: 5.3% (15,365)
- Some other Race: 1.5% (4,396)
- Total population: 290,587
- White: 74.3% (216,025)
- Black or African American: 11.7% (33,930)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (1,140)
- Asian: 6.8% (19,624)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (107)
- 2 or more races: 5.3% (15,365)
- Some other Race: 1.5% (4,396)
#4. Washtenaw County
- Index: 0.434
- Total population: 367,000
- White: 73.6% (269,998)
- Black or African American: 11.9% (43,795)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (1,541)
- Asian: 9.1% (33,476)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (164)
- 2 or more races: 4.2% (15,239)
- Some other Race: 0.8% (2,787)
- Total population: 367,000
- White: 73.6% (269,998)
- Black or African American: 11.9% (43,795)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (1,541)
- Asian: 9.1% (33,476)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (164)
- 2 or more races: 4.2% (15,239)
- Some other Race: 0.8% (2,787)
#3. Baraga County
- Index: 0.439
- Total population: 8,421
- White: 73.4% (6,181)
- Black or African American: 9.3% (783)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 10.0% (842)
- Asian: 0.4% (34)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (5)
- 2 or more races: 6.4% (538)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (38)
- Total population: 8,421
- White: 73.4% (6,181)
- Black or African American: 9.3% (783)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 10.0% (842)
- Asian: 0.4% (34)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (5)
- 2 or more races: 6.4% (538)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (38)
#2. Chippewa County
- Index: 0.470
- Total population: 37,629
- White: 70.7% (26,615)
- Black or African American: 6.0% (2,265)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 14.2% (5,342)
- Asian: 1.0% (372)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (35)
- 2 or more races: 7.9% (2,968)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (32)
- Total population: 37,629
- White: 70.7% (26,615)
- Black or African American: 6.0% (2,265)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 14.2% (5,342)
- Asian: 1.0% (372)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (35)
- 2 or more races: 7.9% (2,968)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (32)
#1. Wayne County
- Index: 0.565
- Total population: 1.8 million
- White: 53.1% (933,616)
- Black or African American: 38.7% (680,932)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3% (5,767)
- Asian: 3.4% (58,915)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (445)
- 2 or more races: 2.5% (43,442)
- Some other Race: 1.9% (34,182)
- Total population: 1.8 million
- White: 53.1% (933,616)
- Black or African American: 38.7% (680,932)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3% (5,767)
- Asian: 3.4% (58,915)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (445)
- 2 or more races: 2.5% (43,442)
- Some other Race: 1.9% (34,182)
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