Demographics & People — Ionia, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,950 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~12,300 |
| Median Age | 36.6 |
| Total Households | 3,847 |
| Family Households | 1,984 |
| Average Household Size | 2.56 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,646 |
| Black or African American | 1,885 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,224 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,244 |
| Other groups | 3,046 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,529 |
| German | 1,475 |
| Irish | 1,415 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,234 |
| Dutch | 1,066 |
| English | 963 |
| Italian | 842 |
| Polish | 516 |
Language
| English Only | 11,649 |
| Spanish | 519 |
| Population 5+ | 12,283 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 770 |
| Population 18+ | 10,688 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.2 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |
| 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 Ionia, Michigan.