Wacousta, MI Demographics

A map of Wacousta's Population by Race

Wacousta, Michigan had a population of 1,532 in 2020. It was 91.1% White, 0.3% Black, 1.4% Asian, 4.1% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 2.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wacousta, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 745 places in Michigan, Wacousta is the 351st 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).

Wacousta's White Population

1,395 residents of Wacousta identify as White, or 91.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Wacousta larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Wacousta is ranked #270 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wacousta is more White than neighboring Grand Ledge (87.3% White), Waverly (65.1% White), Eagle (77.9% White), DeWitt (88.3% White), and Edgemont Park (64.8% White).

Wacousta's Black Population

5 residents of Wacousta identify as Black, or 0.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wacousta less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Wacousta is ranked #486 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Wacousta is less Black than neighboring Grand Ledge (1.4% Black), Waverly (15.1% Black), Eagle (1.6% Black), DeWitt (1.5% Black), and Edgemont Park (13.2% Black).

Wacousta's Asian Population

22 residents of Wacousta identify as Asian, or 1.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wacousta roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Wacousta is ranked #121 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Wacousta is more Asian than neighboring Grand Ledge (0.4% Asian), and DeWitt (1.1% Asian). Wacousta is less Asian than neighboring Waverly (5.8% Asian), and Eagle (3.3% Asian).

Wacousta's Hispanic Population

63 residents of Wacousta identify as Hispanic, or 4.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wacousta roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Wacousta is ranked #265 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wacousta is less Hispanic than neighboring Grand Ledge (5.8% Hispanic), Waverly (8.3% Hispanic), Eagle (10.7% Hispanic), DeWitt (4.4% Hispanic), and Edgemont Park (12.3% Hispanic).

Wacousta's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Wacousta identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wacousta roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Wacousta is ranked #617 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wacousta is more Native American/Other than neighboring Eagle (0% Native American/Other). Wacousta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Grand Ledge (0.5% Native American/Other), Waverly (0.6% Native American/Other), DeWitt (0.8% Native American/Other), and Edgemont Park (0.4% Native American/Other).

Wacousta's Multiracial Population

43 residents of Wacousta identify as Multiracial, or 2.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wacousta roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Wacousta is ranked #602 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wacousta is less Multiracial than neighboring Grand Ledge (4.4% Multiracial), Waverly (5.1% Multiracial), Eagle (6.6% Multiracial), DeWitt (3.9% Multiracial), and Edgemont Park (7.8% Multiracial).

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