Rank #10 by Population · Updated April 2026
Michigan Population 2026
The population of Michigan is 10,051,595 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 10th-most populous state in the United States. The median household income is $71,149, the median home value is $217,600, and the median age is 40.1.
Michigan's population has grown 260.8% since 1910 (2,810,173 → 10,140,459).
10,051,595
Population
178
People / sq mi
$71,149
Median Income
40.1
Median Age
Michigan covers 56,611 sq mi of land at a density of 177.6 people per square mile.
About Michigan
Homeownership is the standout figure in Michigan: 72.9% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 10,051,595 residents, Michigan is a US state. It is the #10-largest of all US states nationally.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $71,149 — below the US median of $78,538. About 8.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $217,600, with typical rent around $1,084.
Roughly 31.8% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. About 12.0% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Michigan, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Michigan, #10 by population
Michigan Population History (1910-2024)
The state of Michigan had a population of 2,810,173 in 1910 and 10,140,459 in 2024, a 3.6× growth over 114 years. The peak was 10,140,459 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.90%.
10,140,459
Population (2024)
2,810,173
Population (1910)
10,140,459
Peak (2024)
0.90%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1910 | 2,810,173 |
| 1920 | 3,668,412 |
| 1930 | 4,842,325 |
| 1940 | 5,256,106 |
| 1950 | 6,371,766 |
| 1960 | 7,823,194 |
| 1970 | 8,875,083 |
| 1980 | 9,262,078 |
| 1990 | 9,295,297 |
| 2000 | 9,938,444 |
| 2010 | 9,883,640 |
| 2020 | 10,077,331 |
| 2020 | 10,072,703 |
| 2021 | 10,041,351 |
| 2022 | 10,050,877 |
| 2023 | 10,083,356 |
| 2024 | 10,140,459 |
Age Distribution
Male: 49.6% · Female: 50.4%
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74.8% |
| Black or African American | 13.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% |
Economy & Income
$71,149
Median Household Income
$39,538
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
$96,299
Mean Household Income
57.8%
Employment Rate
Cost of Living
Michigan's overall price level is 96.2 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 3.8% lower the US average. Adjusting for cost of living, Michigan's median household income of $71,149 has the buying power of $73,946 in average-priced areas.
96.2
Price Level (US = 100)
$73,946
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$71,149
Nominal Median Income
Education
91.9%
High School Graduate+
31.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
Births & Fertility
102,321
Live Births (2022)
10.2
Birth Rate (per 1,000)
60.6%
Births to Married Mothers
Births by Mother's Age
Births by Mother's Race
| White | 75.4% |
| Black or African American | 17.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.0% |
Housing
$217,600
Median Home Value
$1,084
Median Rent
4,599,683
Total Housing Units
72.9%
Owner-Occupied
27.1%
Renter-Occupied
12.2%
Vacant
Languages Spoken at Home
89.8% of Michigan residents age 5+ speak only English at home. The most common non-English languages spoken at home in Michigan:
| # | Language | Speakers | % of pop. 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish | 97,470 | 1.03% |
| 2 | Arabic | 71,188 | 0.75% |
| 3 | Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) | 20,315 | 0.21% |
| 4 | Bengali | 14,427 | 0.15% |
| 5 | Amharic, Somali, or other Afro-Asiatic | 12,223 | 0.13% |
| 6 | Vietnamese | 8,505 | 0.09% |
| 7 | Korean | 7,899 | 0.08% |
| 8 | Japanese | 6,272 | 0.07% |
| 9 | Greek | 5,560 | 0.06% |
| 10 | Polish | 5,020 | 0.05% |
Commute
1.0%
Drive Alone
2.0%
Carpool
12.0%
Work From Home
24.4 min
Avg Commute
Largest Cities in Michigan
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit | 636,644 |
| 2 | Grand Rapids | 197,768 |
| 3 | Warren | 138,128 |
| 4 | Sterling Heights | 133,473 |
| 5 | Ann Arbor | 121,179 |
| 6 | Lansing | 112,546 |
| 7 | Dearborn | 107,846 |
| 8 | Livonia | 94,058 |
| 9 | Troy | 87,307 |
| 10 | Westland | 84,155 |
| 11 | Farmington Hills | 83,316 |
| 12 | Flint | 80,835 |
| 13 | Wyoming | 76,865 |
| 14 | Rochester Hills | 76,086 |
| 15 | Southfield | 76,025 |
| 16 | Kalamazoo | 73,132 |
| 17 | Novi | 66,224 |
| 18 | Taylor | 62,405 |
| 19 | Dearborn Heights | 62,099 |
| 20 | Pontiac | 61,914 |
Counties in Michigan
| # | County | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayne County | 1,773,767 | $59,521 |
| 2 | Oakland County | 1,272,294 | $95,296 |
| 3 | Macomb County | 877,624 | $76,399 |
| 4 | Kent County | 658,844 | $80,390 |
| 5 | Genesee County | 404,087 | $60,673 |
| 6 | Washtenaw County | 368,394 | $87,156 |
| 7 | Ottawa County | 298,614 | $87,144 |
| 8 | Ingham County | 282,015 | $64,354 |
| 9 | Kalamazoo County | 261,437 | $70,525 |
| 10 | Livingston County | 195,143 | $101,315 |
| 11 | Saginaw County | 189,210 | $58,347 |
| 12 | Muskegon County | 175,378 | $63,495 |
| 13 | Jackson County | 160,187 | $65,004 |
| 14 | St. Clair County | 160,089 | $69,349 |
| 15 | Monroe County | 155,001 | $75,272 |
| 16 | Berrien County | 153,411 | $63,152 |
| 17 | Calhoun County | 133,846 | $60,385 |
| 18 | Allegan County | 120,913 | $80,255 |
| 19 | Eaton County | 109,000 | $78,025 |
| 20 | Bay County | 103,235 | $60,523 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Michigan has a population of 10,051,595 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 10th-most populous state in the United States.
Michigan is gaining population, with a +260.8% change over the available historical Census record. Michigan's population has grown 260.8% since 1910 (2,810,173 → 10,140,459).
The median household income in Michigan is $71,149, with a per capita income of $39,538. 8.8% of the population lives below the federal poverty level.
74.8% of Michigan's population identifies as White (Census ACS 2023). 13.4% is Black or African American, 0.0% is Asian, and 1.7% is Hispanic or Latino (any race, counted separately under Census methodology).
Michigan is 74.8% White, 13.4% Black or African American, 0.0% Asian, and 1.7% Hispanic or Latino (any race). Hispanic/Latino is counted as an ethnicity separate from race under Census methodology, so totals may exceed 100% in some breakdowns.
The median age in Michigan is 40.1 years. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.
Michigan's population has grown 260.8% since 1910 (2,810,173 → 10,140,459).
Across recent Census Population Estimates, West Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Illinois have shown the largest sustained population declines. Michigan's own trend is gaining. National state-by-state rankings are published annually by the Census Population Estimates Program.
Demographic data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. Birth statistics from the CDC National Vital Statistics System via Data Commons. California does not report marital status on birth certificates. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.