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STATE · ADMITTED 1837 · 2020 ACS

Michigan

10,077,331 residents · 83 counties · 745 cities · 3,017 census tracts
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Michigan has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,234. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $162,600.

MI
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,077,331
+1%since 2000
from 9,938,444 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
178 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 176 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+13%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9.2M9.5M9.7M9.9M10.2M1990201020202024Michigan
202410.1M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,234
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,854
+48%since 2000
from $22,168 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$892
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $546 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
29.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+11%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Michigan on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(7,806,691)
Black14.1%(1,402,047)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(323,877)
Asian1.8%(175,311)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.4%(4,112,470)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.4%(7,295,651)
Black13.5%(1,358,458)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(564,422)
Asian3.3%(332,288)
Other3.7%(370,557)
Diversity Score54.3%(5,476,581)
Diversity Score
54
+31%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+52%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.6%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Section 02

Largest cities

1.Detroit649,095
2.Grand Rapids201,183
3.Warren137,138
4.Sterling Heights133,931
5.Ann Arbor122,233
6.Lansing113,884
7.Dearborn105,611
8.Livonia92,603
9.Troy88,733
10.Farmington Hills83,291
11.Westland82,333
12.Flint79,306
Frequently asked

How many people live in Michigan?

Michigan has about 10,077,331 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Michigan?

The typical household in Michigan earns about $59,234 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Michigan expensive?

In Michigan, the median home is worth about $162,600, and the typical rent is about $892 a month.

How educated are people in Michigan?

About 30.0% of adults age 25 and over in Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Michigan?

About 13.7% of people in Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 782,034 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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