Bay City, MI Demographics
A map of Bay City's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 26,065 | 79.8% |
Hispanic | 3,272 | 10.0% |
Multiracial | 1,918 | 5.9% |
Black | 998 | 3.1% |
Native American/Other | 243 | 0.7% |
Asian | 165 | 0.5% |
Bay City, Michigan had a population of 32,661 in 2020. It was 79.8% White, 3.1% Black, 0.5% Asian, 10.0% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 5.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Bay City, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 745 places in Michigan, Bay City is the 34th most populous. 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).
Bay City's White Population
26,065 residents of Bay City identify as White, or 79.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Bay City slightly larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Bay City is ranked #616 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Bay City is more White than neighboring Buena Vista (13.2% White), and Saginaw (34.4% White). Bay City is less White than neighboring Essexville (88.7% White), Zilwaukee (83.1% White), and Robin Glen-Indiantown (87.2% White).
Bay City's Black Population
998 residents of Bay City identify as Black, or 3.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Bay City slightly less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Bay City is ranked #142 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Bay City is more Black than neighboring Essexville (1.3% Black), Zilwaukee (1.8% Black), and Robin Glen-Indiantown (1% Black). Bay City is less Black than neighboring Buena Vista (72.6% Black), and Saginaw (43.4% Black).
Bay City's Asian Population
165 residents of Bay City identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Bay City roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Bay City is ranked #305 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Bay City is more Asian than neighboring Zilwaukee (0.3% Asian), Robin Glen-Indiantown (0% Asian), Buena Vista (0.2% Asian), and Saginaw (0.4% Asian). Bay City is less Asian than neighboring Essexville (0.8% Asian).
Bay City's Hispanic Population
3,272 residents of Bay City identify as Hispanic, or 10.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Bay City roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Bay City is ranked #45 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Bay City is more Hispanic than neighboring Essexville (5.3% Hispanic), Zilwaukee (9.6% Hispanic), Robin Glen-Indiantown (7.4% Hispanic), and Buena Vista (9.3% Hispanic). Bay City is less Hispanic than neighboring Saginaw (15.8% Hispanic).
Bay City's Native American/Other Population
243 residents of Bay City identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Bay City roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Bay City is ranked #371 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Bay City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Essexville (0.1% Native American/Other), Zilwaukee (0.3% Native American/Other), and Robin Glen-Indiantown (0.3% Native American/Other). Bay City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Buena Vista (0.9% Native American/Other), and Saginaw (0.9% Native American/Other).
Bay City's Multiracial Population
1,918 residents of Bay City identify as Multiracial, or 5.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Bay City roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Bay City is ranked #107 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Bay City is more Multiracial than neighboring Essexville (3.8% Multiracial), Zilwaukee (4.9% Multiracial), Robin Glen-Indiantown (4% Multiracial), Buena Vista (3.9% Multiracial), and Saginaw (5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.