Elk Rapids, MI Demographics

A map of Elk Rapids's Population by Race

Elk Rapids, Michigan had a population of 1,529 in 2020. It was 93.5% White, 0.0% Black, 1.1% Asian, 1.8% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 2.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Elk Rapids, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 745 places in Michigan, Elk Rapids is the 352nd 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).

Elk Rapids's White Population

1,430 residents of Elk Rapids identify as White, or 93.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Elk Rapids considerably larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Elk Rapids is ranked #103 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Elk Rapids is more White than neighboring Rapid City (91.4% White), Alden (91.9% White), Bellaire (91.5% White), Eastport (87.4% White), and Central Lake (90.2% White).

Elk Rapids's Black Population

0 residents of Elk Rapids identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Elk Rapids less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Elk Rapids is ranked #609 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Elk Rapids is less Black than neighboring Rapid City (0.3% Black), Alden (0.8% Black), and Bellaire (0.5% Black).

Elk Rapids's Asian Population

17 residents of Elk Rapids identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elk Rapids roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Elk Rapids is ranked #146 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Elk Rapids is more Asian than neighboring Rapid City (0% Asian), Alden (0% Asian), Bellaire (0.3% Asian), Eastport (1% Asian), and Central Lake (0.1% Asian).

Elk Rapids's Hispanic Population

27 residents of Elk Rapids identify as Hispanic, or 1.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elk Rapids roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Elk Rapids is ranked #582 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Elk Rapids is less Hispanic than neighboring Rapid City (2.5% Hispanic), Alden (2.4% Hispanic), Bellaire (2.8% Hispanic), Eastport (6.8% Hispanic), and Central Lake (2.8% Hispanic).

Elk Rapids's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of Elk Rapids identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Elk Rapids roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Elk Rapids is ranked #104 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Elk Rapids is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rapid City (1% Native American/Other). Elk Rapids is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bellaire (1.7% Native American/Other), Eastport (1.9% Native American/Other), and Central Lake (1.9% Native American/Other).

Elk Rapids's Multiracial Population

30 residents of Elk Rapids identify as Multiracial, or 2.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elk Rapids roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Elk Rapids is ranked #685 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Elk Rapids is less Multiracial than neighboring Rapid City (4.9% Multiracial), Alden (3.3% Multiracial), Bellaire (3.3% Multiracial), Eastport (2.9% Multiracial), and Central Lake (5% Multiracial).

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