Michigan
10.1 million people live in Michigan. Its population grew 0.5% since 2020, the 12th slowest of 51. The typical household earns $75,832 a year, 11% below the national median, and the median home is worth $269,500, 27% below the U.S. median.
- Population
- 10.1 million
- 10th highest of 51
- Median household income
- $75,832
- 11% lower than the U.S. ($84,780)
- Median home value
- $269,500
- 27% lower than the U.S. ($371,100)
- Poverty rate
- 12.6%
- 0.8 points above the U.S. (11.8%)
Economy
Compare all statesMedian household income
$75,832 per year
11% lower than the U.S. ($84,780). 13th lowest of 51.
Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Income per person
$42,980 per year
9% lower than the U.S. ($47,171). 17th lowest of 51.
Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Poverty rate
12.6%
0.8 points above the U.S. (11.8%). 13th highest of 51.
Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.
Average commute
25.0 min one way
9% lower than the U.S. (27.4 min). 23rd lowest of 51.
Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.
Housing
Compare all statesMedian home value
$269,500
27% lower than the U.S. ($371,100). 12th lowest of 51.
For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Median rent
$1,220 per month
22% lower than the U.S. ($1,557). 20th lowest of 51.
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Homeownership rate
74.1%
8.8 points above the U.S. (65.3%). 3rd highest of 51.
Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.
People
Compare all statesPopulation
10,127,884
3.0% of the U.S. total. 10th highest of 51.
Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.
Population change since 2020
+0.5%
2.6 points below the U.S. (+3.1%). 12th lowest of 51.
Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.
Under 18
20.4%
0.7 points below the U.S. (21.1%). 18th lowest of 51.
Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.
65 and older
20.5%
1.6 points above the U.S. (18.9%). 17th highest of 51.
Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.
Born abroad
7.7%
7.0 points below the U.S. (14.7%). 24th lowest of 51.
Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.
Race and ethnicity
White largest group
White residents are the largest group in Michigan, at 71.9%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.
White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.
- White 71.9% U.S. 56.1%
- Black 13.4% U.S. 12.3%
- Asian 3.9% U.S. 6.6%
- Other 4.3% U.S. 4.5%
- Hispanic 6.4% U.S. 20.5%
Education
Compare all statesBachelor's degree or higher
33.9%
3.5 points below the U.S. (37.4%). 19th lowest of 51.
Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.
Health
Compare all statesWithout health insurance
6.8%
3.4 points below the U.S. (10.2%). 11th lowest of 51.
Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.