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Dive into each indicator for Michigan.
10.14 M
Total population
10th in the U.S.
68 /km²
Density
17th in the U.S.
40.2 years
Median age
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Male
4.1 M
Households
74.6%
Urban population
21.1%
Under 18
18.6%
65 and older
76.5 years
Life expectancy
Detroit (4.34 M)
Largest metro
+0.1%/yr
Growth
2020–2024
72.9%
White (non-Hispanic)
13.7%
Black or African American
5.9%
Hispanic or Latino
≈ 600,000
3.5%
Asian
3.1%
Two or more races
0.6%
Native American
12 federally recognized tribes
0.1%
Pacific Islander
≈ 2.2%
Arab American ancestry
Largest share in the U.S.
≈ 4.0%
Mexican origin
Largest Hispanic subgroup
≈ 27%
German & Polish ancestry
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Population
1850–202410.14 M▲ 2435%
U.S. Census (decennial), 1850–2020 + estimates.
Hispanic or Latino share
1970–20235.9%▲ 490%
Census race & ethnicity tables.
Black or African American share
1900–202313.7%▲ 1857%
Great Migration to Detroit's auto plants, 1910–1970.
Life expectancy at birth
1950–202376.5▲ 12%
CDC / NCHS state life tables.
Data table
| Total population | 10.14 M | 10th in the U.S. |
| Density | 68 /km² | 17th in the U.S. |
| Median age | 40.2 years | |
| Female | 50.4% | |
| Male | 49.6% | |
| Households | 4.1 M | |
| Urban population | 74.6% | |
| Under 18 | 21.1% | |
| 65 and older | 18.6% | |
| Life expectancy | 76.5 years | |
| Largest metro | Detroit (4.34 M) | |
| Growth | +0.1%/yr | 2020–2024 |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 72.9% | |
| Black or African American | 13.7% | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.9% | ≈ 600,000 |
| Asian | 3.5% | |
| Two or more races | 3.1% | |
| Native American | 0.6% | 12 federally recognized tribes |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | |
| Arab American ancestry | ≈ 2.2% | Largest share in the U.S. |
| Mexican origin | ≈ 4.0% | Largest Hispanic subgroup |
| German & Polish ancestry | ≈ 27% |
Compared to the United States
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