Demographics & People — Niles, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 11,838 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~11,700 |
| Median Age | 39.2 |
| Total Households | 5,122 |
| Family Households | 2,755 |
| Average Household Size | 2.27 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,278 |
| Black or African American | 1,485 |
| Asian | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 485 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,862 |
| German | 2,174 |
| Other groups | 1,720 |
| Irish | 1,240 |
| English | 860 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 539 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 425 |
| Polish | 375 |
| French (except Basque) | 368 |
| Norwegian | 334 |
Language
| English Only | 10,687 |
| Spanish | 165 |
| Population 5+ | 11,146 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 576 |
| Population 18+ | 9,363 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Niles, Michigan.