Two peninsulas, one state
Michigan is the only state made of two peninsulas, linked since 1957 by the Mackinac Bridge, about 8 km (5 miles) long.
Capital: LansingLargest city: DetroitNickname: The Great Lakes StateStatehood: 1837
Michigan at a glance
The state’s essential figures from the latest official data
Area
250,486 km²
11th largest state
Population
10,140,459
69.2 people/km² of land
July 1, 2024 · 10th in the U.S.
Foreign-born population
7.0%
Share of all residents
ACS 2019–2023
GDP
$734 billion
$67,245 personal income per capita
2025 · BEA
Births
99,589
July 2023–June 2024
Deaths
102,444
July 2023–June 2024
Natural increase
−2,855
Births minus deaths
Population change
+57,103
July 2023–June 2024
Michigan data modules
Official information organized by subject
Population
How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.
Housing
Home prices, rents, supply and how affordable it is to live here.
Economy
GDP, income, output and the industries that drive the economy.
Cost of Living
What it really costs to live here: housing, food, utilities and more.
Jobs & Employment
Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.
Crime & Safety
Crime rates, violent and property crime, and public safety.
Education
Schools, universities, attainment and graduation rates.
Health
Life expectancy, healthcare access, hospitals and insurance.
Taxes
Income, property and sales taxes, plus overall tax burden.
Immigration
Foreign-born population, origins and migration flows.
Energy
Electricity prices, production, renewables and consumption.
Environment
Air quality, wildfires, drought, water and emissions.
Transportation
Vehicles, public transit, airports, traffic and commuting.
Politics & Elections
Election results, representatives and voting trends.
Poverty & Welfare
Poverty, food assistance, Medicaid and social safety net programs.
Retirement & Seniors
Older population, Social Security, retirees and senior living.
Agriculture & Farming
Farms, farmland, crop and livestock output and agricultural exports.
Tourism & Parks
Visitors, tourism spending, national and state parks.
Innovation & Patents
Patents, R&D spending, venture capital and tech employment.
Culture, Media & Gaming
Film, TV, music, theaters, museums and the video game industry.
Pets & Animal Welfare
Pet ownership, shelters, adoptions and veterinary services.
Explore Michigan
83 counties, one interactive atlas
Select a county to compare population, income, housing and territory using official U.S. Census Bureau data.
Population (residents)
< 50,000> 3,000,000
Michigan, United States
Wayne County
County seat: Detroit
1,773,767
Population
$33,956
Income per capita
$170,200
Median home value
8.7%
Unemployment
- Land area
- 612 mi²
- Population density
- 2,899 /mi²
ACS 2023 5-year estimates · Census Gazetteer 2023. Unemployment is calculated from the ACS civilian labor force.
Counties
83 counties · choose how to order them
Did you know?
Curious facts about Michigan
The Motor City
Henry Ford's moving assembly line, introduced in 1913 near Detroit, transformed manufacturing worldwide.
Touching four Great Lakes
Michigan borders four of the five Great Lakes and has the longest freshwater shoreline of any U.S. state.
A car-free island
Motor vehicles have been banned on Mackinac Island since 1898; residents and visitors travel by bike, horse or on foot.