Michigan is a state in the Midwest region of the United States, known for the Great Lakes, automotive heritage, and northern forests. It has a population of 10,197,600, making it the 10th most populated state in the country. The capital city is Lansing. Michigan has a manufacturing strength with growing tech and tourism sectors.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Michigan includes 74.78% White, 13.4% Black or African American, 3.28% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,516,316 | 74.78% |
| Black or African American | 1,346,691 | 13.4% |
| Two or more races | 633,452 | 6.3% |
| Asian | 329,676 | 3.28% |
| Other race | 176,786 | 1.76% |
| Native American | 46,010 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2,670 | 0.03% |
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Michigan's average per capita income is $48,640. Household income levels show a median of $71,149. The poverty rate stands at 13.05%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $107,521 | $134,386 |
| Families | $90,947 | $116,562 |
| Households | $71,149 | $96,299 |
| Non Families | $42,017 | $58,201 |
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Michigan’s population is concentrated in the southeastern region, with Wayne County (Detroit) leading at 1.74 million residents despite a 3% decline since 2020. While the Detroit metropolitan area shows population losses, with Oakland County and Macomb County both declining slightly, western Michigan is growing, particularly Ottawa County at 3.8%. Rural counties show mixed trends: some northern counties like Antrim County and Montmorency County are growing over 5%, while Upper Peninsula counties like Menominee County have lost over 4% of their population.