Population in Michigan

How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.

Topics

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

18502024
10.14 M 2435%

U.S. Census (decennial), 1850–2020 + estimates.

Hispanic or Latino share

19702023
5.9% 490%

Census race & ethnicity tables.

Black or African American share

19002023
13.7% 1857%

Great Migration to Detroit's auto plants, 1910–1970.

Life expectancy at birth

19502023
76.5 12%

CDC / NCHS state life tables.

Data table

Total population10.14 M10th in the U.S.
Density68 /km²17th in the U.S.
Median age40.2 years
Female50.4%
Male49.6%
Households4.1 M
Urban population74.6%
Under 1821.1%
65 and older18.6%
Life expectancy76.5 years
Largest metroDetroit (4.34 M)
Growth+0.1%/yr2020–2024
White (non-Hispanic)72.9%
Black or African American13.7%
Hispanic or Latino5.9%≈ 600,000
Asian3.5%
Two or more races3.1%
Native American0.6%12 federally recognized tribes
Pacific Islander0.1%
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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Side-by-side comparison of Michigan vs. the U.S. average.

National ranking

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The national ranking against every other state will appear here as more states are published.