Ecorse, MI Demographics

A map of Ecorse's Population by Race

Ecorse, Michigan had a population of 9,305 in 2020. It was 29.1% White, 45.7% Black, 0.3% Asian, 18.2% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 5.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Ecorse, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 745 places in Michigan, Ecorse is the 109th 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).

Ecorse's White Population

2,705 residents of Ecorse identify as White, or 29.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Ecorse considerably less than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Ecorse is ranked #733 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Ecorse is more White than neighboring River Rouge (27.7% White). Ecorse is less White than neighboring Wyandotte (85.2% White), Lincoln Park (58.8% White), Melvindale (62.1% White), and Allen Park (78% White).

Ecorse's Black Population

4,253 residents of Ecorse identify as Black, or 45.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Ecorse considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Ecorse is ranked #18 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Ecorse is more Black than neighboring Wyandotte (1.9% Black), Lincoln Park (9.2% Black), Melvindale (10.3% Black), and Allen Park (3.9% Black). Ecorse is less Black than neighboring River Rouge (48.5% Black).

Ecorse's Asian Population

31 residents of Ecorse identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Ecorse roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Ecorse is ranked #425 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Ecorse is more Asian than neighboring River Rouge (0.2% Asian). Ecorse is less Asian than neighboring Wyandotte (0.5% Asian), Lincoln Park (0.5% Asian), Melvindale (1.3% Asian), and Allen Park (1.2% Asian).

Ecorse's Hispanic Population

1,697 residents of Ecorse identify as Hispanic, or 18.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Ecorse larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Ecorse is ranked #19 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Ecorse is more Hispanic than neighboring River Rouge (17.4% Hispanic), Wyandotte (7.1% Hispanic), and Allen Park (12.2% Hispanic). Ecorse is less Hispanic than neighboring Lincoln Park (25.8% Hispanic), and Melvindale (19.3% Hispanic).

Ecorse's Native American/Other Population

97 residents of Ecorse identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Ecorse roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Ecorse is ranked #216 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Ecorse is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wyandotte (0.7% Native American/Other), Lincoln Park (0.9% Native American/Other), Melvindale (0.9% Native American/Other), and Allen Park (0.6% Native American/Other).

Ecorse's Multiracial Population

522 residents of Ecorse identify as Multiracial, or 5.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Ecorse roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Ecorse is ranked #139 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Ecorse is more Multiracial than neighboring River Rouge (5.3% Multiracial), Wyandotte (4.6% Multiracial), Lincoln Park (4.9% Multiracial), and Allen Park (4.1% Multiracial). Ecorse is less Multiracial than neighboring Melvindale (6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.