Indonesian Population in Michigan by County : 2025 Ranking & Insights
According to the latest U.S. Census estimates, the Indonesian population in Michigan totals 2,624. Kent County contains the largest Indonesian community with 786 residents, followed by Berrien County (351), Oakland County (302), and others contributing to this statewide total. This demographic analysis ranks all counties in Michigan by their Indonesian populations, offering insights into local community distribution and broader settlement trends.
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Top 5 counties with the largest Indonesian population in Michigan
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1Kent CountyIndonesian population in Kent County is 7860.12% of Kent County population is Indonesian
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2Berrien CountyIndonesian population in Berrien County is 3510.23% of Berrien County population is Indonesian
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3Oakland CountyIndonesian population in Oakland County is 3020.02% of Oakland County population is Indonesian
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4Calhoun CountyIndonesian population in Calhoun County is 1900.14% of Calhoun County population is Indonesian
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5Washtenaw CountyIndonesian population in Washtenaw County is 1570.04% of Washtenaw County population is Indonesian
Overview of Indonesian population in Michigan
- Population Count and Percentage: American Community Survey data indicate Michigan contains 2,624 Indonesian residents (0.026% of 10.1 million total state population), positioning the state at the 70th percentile nationally among U.S. states for Indonesian population concentrations.
- Comparison to State and National Averages: U.S. Census surveys show Michigan's Indonesian demographic representation of 0.026% remains below the national average of 0.045%, positioning the state below typical U.S. demographic distribution patterns.
- Share of Total National Population: Official American Community Survey document Michigan's 2,624 Indonesian residents constitute 1.7% of the nation's total Indonesian population of 150,305, providing the state with a measurable but modest share of the national demographic community.
- Population Density per Square Mile: U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey data documents Michigan contains 0.046 Indonesian Americans per square mile, above the national average of 0.043 per square mile, indicating marginally stronger community presence than most U.S. states.
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83 Counties in Michigan Ranked by Indonesian Population
American Community Survey data [1] show Indonesian population in Michigan distributed across multiple counties, led by Kent County, Berrien County, Oakland County, and Calhoun County, while several other counties recorded no residents identified as Americans of Indonesian birth or descent. The table below provides broader statistics, including total population figures, density measures, and demographic distributions based on current ACS data for all counties included in this analysis*.
Methodology
This ranking list is based on data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. The ACS is one of the most reliable sources for understanding population trends across different locations, and it provides estimates for various racial and ethnic groups at city, county, state and all geography levels down to the Census block group.
This list ranks county in Michigan by their Indonesian population, using the most recent ACS data available.
How the Census defines Indonesian population
The U.S. Census Bureau allows people to self-identify their ancestry, meaning individuals can write upto ancestries when responding to the survey. In this ranking, we include everyone who identifies as having Indonesian ancestry, whether alone or in combination with another ancestry.
Here are a few important things to know about how ancestry is reported:
- Some people identify as Indonesian alone, while others identify as Indonesian along with another race (such as Indonesian and German).
- We’ve used the “Indonesian alone or in any combination” category unless noted otherwise, which gives a broader picture of the Indonesian population in each area.
How We Ranked the Data
This ranking is based on the total number of people who identified as Indonesian alone or in combination in county. To provide additional context, we’ve also included two key percentages:
- % of Total County Population – This shows what percentage of the total state population identifies as Indonesian .
- % of Total Michigan Indonesian Population – This tells us how much of the entire U.S. Indonesian population lives in that state.
To keep things simple, all population numbers have been rounded to the nearest whole number, and percentages are rounded to one decimal place. Because of rounding, some percentages may not add up to exactly 100%.
Things to Keep in Mind
Like all survey-based data, ACS estimates come with some limitations. Here are a few things to be aware of:
- In places with very small Indonesian populations, the numbers may not be reported at all due to privacy protections or sampling variability in the survey.
- Since the ACS is based on a sample, the numbers are estimates, not exact counts. That means they may slightly differ from other sources like the decennial U.S. Census.
- County that don’t have any reported Indonesian population are not included in the ranking but are listed separately below for reference.
This ranking is meant to provide a clear, data-driven look at where Indonesian populations are most concentrated while keeping the numbers easy to understand.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles 2023.
