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.
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
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% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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 |
Average Income
Median Household Income
Poverty Rate
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.