Mears, MI Demographics

A map of Mears's Population by Race

Mears, Michigan had a population of 332 in 2020. It was 80.7% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 15.1% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 2.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Mears, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 745 places in Michigan, Mears is the 615th 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).

Mears's White Population

268 residents of Mears identify as White, or 80.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Mears slightly larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Mears is ranked #610 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Mears is more White than neighboring Hart (66.3% White), Shelby (50.8% White), and Rothbury (78.8% White). Mears is less White than neighboring Pentwater (93.1% White), and New Era (84.1% White).

Mears's Black Population

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

Mears is less Black than neighboring Hart (0.7% Black), Shelby (0.3% Black), Pentwater (0.2% Black), and Rothbury (0.4% Black).

Mears's Asian Population

0 residents of Mears identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Mears roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Mears is ranked #583 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Mears is less Asian than neighboring Hart (0.3% Asian), Shelby (0.1% Asian), Pentwater (0.2% Asian), and New Era (0.2% Asian).

Mears's Hispanic Population

50 residents of Mears identify as Hispanic, or 15.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Mears slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Mears is ranked #28 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Mears is more Hispanic than neighboring Pentwater (3.5% Hispanic), New Era (14.6% Hispanic), and Rothbury (11.7% Hispanic). Mears is less Hispanic than neighboring Hart (28.8% Hispanic), and Shelby (44.7% Hispanic).

Mears's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Mears identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Mears roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Mears is ranked #118 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Mears is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hart (1.2% Native American/Other), Shelby (0.8% Native American/Other), Pentwater (0.3% Native American/Other), and New Era (0% Native American/Other).

Mears's Multiracial Population

9 residents of Mears identify as Multiracial, or 2.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Mears roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Mears is ranked #622 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Mears is more Multiracial than neighboring Pentwater (2.6% Multiracial), and New Era (1.1% Multiracial). Mears is less Multiracial than neighboring Hart (2.8% Multiracial), Shelby (3.3% Multiracial), and Rothbury (7.6% Multiracial).

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