Michigan Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Michigan?
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There are 9,973,857 residents in Michigan, with a median age of 43.9. Of this, 49.25% are males and 50.75% are females. US-born citizens make up 92.29% of the resident pool in Michigan, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.53%. Additionally, 3.18% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 8,547,848 people in Michigan currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 8,547,848 people in Michigan currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 9,973,857 | 0.1% |
| Male Population | 4,911,936 | 0.1% |
| Female Population | 5,061,921 | 0.0% |
Male population 49.25%
Female population 50.75%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 43.9 | -0.2% |
| Citizen US Born | 9,205,051 | 0.0% |
| Citizen not US Born | 451,369 | 3.5% |
| Not Citizen | 317,437 | -2.7% |
Citizen US Born 92.29%
Citizen not US Born 4.53%
Not Citizen 3.18%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 43,728 | -6.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 767,174 | -5.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 366,898 | 0.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 140,138 | -1.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 8,547,848 | 0.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.44%
Moved from Same County 7.78%
Moved from Same State 3.72%
Moved from Different State 1.42%
Same House as Last Year 86.64%
What are the employment statistics in Michigan?
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White-collar workers make up 75.56% of the working population in Michigan, while blue-collar employees account for 24.44%. There are also 399,794 entrepreneurs in Michigan (8.58% of the workforce); 3,321,334 workers employed in private companies (71.3%); and 496,405 people working in governmental institutions (10.66%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 3,520,071 | 0.6% |
| Blue Collar | 1,138,279 | -1.5% |
White Collar 75.56%
Blue Collar 24.44%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 399,794 | 2.2% |
| Private Companies | 3,321,334 | -0.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 496,405 | 2.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 440,817 | 0.9% |
Self Employees 8.58%
Private Companies 71.3%
Governmental Workers 10.66%
Not for Profit Companies 9.46%
How many households are there in Michigan?
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There are a total of 3,980,380 households in Michigan, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 63.47% of these Michigan households, while non-family units account for the remaining 36.53%. Additionally, 28.26% of households have children and 71.74% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 3,980,380 | 1.2% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -1.2% |
| Family Households | 2,526,411 | 0.4% |
| Non-family Households | 1,453,969 | 2.6% |
Family Households 63.47%
Non-family Households 36.53%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,124,891 | -0.2% |
| Households without Children | 2,855,489 | 1.7% |
Households with Children 28.26%
Households without Children 71.74%
What are the median and average incomes in Michigan?
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The average annual household income in Michigan is $75,289, while the median household income sits at $55,521 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $64,624, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $66,086. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $38,307 and $43,498, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $75,289 | 3.8% |
| Median Household Income | $55,521 | 4.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,314,030 | -4.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 8,333,765 | 0.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Michigan?
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There are 4,611,696 housing units in Michigan, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1974. Of the 3,980,380 occupied housing units in Michigan, 71.74% are owner-occupied, while 28.26% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 59.62% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $146,050. In general, housing costs reach $799 per month in Michigan.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 59.62% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $146,050. In general, housing costs reach $799 per month in Michigan.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 4,611,696 | 0.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1974 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 673,846 | -0.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 344,598 | -1.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 679,702 | -0.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 544,213 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 708,525 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 454,811 | -0.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 611,497 | 1.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 454,647 | 0.8% |
| Built in 2010 or Later | 139,857 | 19.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,980,380 | 1.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 2,855,457 | 1.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,124,923 | -0.7% |
Owner Occupied 71.74%
Renter Occupied 28.26%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,702,512 | 1.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,152,945 | 3.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $146,050 | 5.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $128,450 | 7.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $799 | 1.4% |
With Mortgage 59.62%
Without Mortgage 40.38%
What is the level of education in Michigan?
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Approximately 34.24% of the population in Michigan holds a high school degree (that's 2,769,666 residents), while 27.77% have attained a college certificate (2,246,561 locals) and 16.71% have a bachelor's degree (1,351,924 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 200,406 | -3.5% |
| Some High School | 2,769,666 | -1.3% |
| Some College | 2,246,561 | 0.5% |
| Associate Degree | 707,558 | 2.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,351,924 | 3.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 812,428 | 3.5% |
No High School 2.48%
Some High School 34.24%
Some College 27.77%
Associate Degree 8.75%
Bachelor's Degree 16.71%
Graduate Degree 10.04%
What is the marital status of Michigan residents?
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A total of 2,724,292 people in Michigan have never been married (which represents 32.84% of the total population), while 4,036,188 of them are wedded (48.66%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 95,787 (1.15%) and 952,700 (11.48%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 2,724,292 | 0.1% |
| Married | 4,036,188 | 0.3% |
| Separated | 95,787 | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 486,556 | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 952,700 | 0.9% |
Never Married 32.84%
Married 48.66%
Separated 1.15%
Widowed 5.87%
Divorced 11.48%
What are the most common means of transportation in Michigan?
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The top three means of transportation people in Michigan use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 4,072,212 residents commute by car, 99,941 prefer going to work by walking and 56,453 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 4,072,212 | -2.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 56,453 | -3.6% |
| Railroad | 394 | -6.2% |
| Ferryboat | 533 | 18.2% |
| Bicycle | 18,212 | -5.1% |
| Motorcycle | 3,565 | -2.1% |
| TaxiCab | 6,287 | 11.0% |
| Walk | 99,941 | -1.7% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2020 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
