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119th Congress · MI-7

Michigan's 7th Congressional District

Michigan's 7th Congressional District (MI-7) has a population of 774,470. The median household income is $78,823 and the median age is 38.9.

774,470

Population

280

People / sq mi

$78,823

Median Income

38.9

Median Age

MI-7 covers 2,766 sq mi of land at 280.0 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White83.0%
Black or African American5.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.4%

Economy & Income

$78,823

Median Household Income

$42,505

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment

Housing

$241,700

Median Home Value

$1,071

Median Rent

73.6%

Homeownership

Education

94.7%

High School+

37.0%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Michigan's 7th Congressional District (MI-7) has a population of 774,470 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Each US Congressional District is drawn to be roughly equal in population (~760K people).

The median household income in Michigan's 7th Congressional District is $78,823, with a per capita income of $42,505.

Michigan's 7th Congressional District is 83.0% White, 5.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.

Data for Michigan's 7th Congressional District (119th Congress) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from the Census Gazetteer files. Congressional districts are redrawn after each decennial Census; the 119th Congress (current) uses post-2020 boundaries.

Homeownership is the standout figure in Michigan's 7th Congressional District: 73.6% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. Michigan's 7th Congressional District is a congressional district in Michigan with a population of 774,470.

The typical household here earns about $78,823, near the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 5.8%, is on the lower side for US congressional districts and below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $241,700, with typical rent around $1,071.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US congressional districts: 37.0% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%.

The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Michigan's 7th Congressional District, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.