Michigan Demographics
What is the population of Michigan?
There are 20,103,190 residents in Michigan, with a median age of 40. Of this, 49.57% are males and 50.43% are females. US-born citizens make up 92.11% of the resident pool in Michigan, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.81%. Additionally, 3.08% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 17,584,384 people in Michigan currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 20,103,190 | 99.9% |
| Male Population | 9,964,158 | 99.5% |
| Female Population | 10,139,032 | 100.2% |
Male Population 49.57%
Female Population 50.43%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40 | 0.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 18,516,918 | 99.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 966,192 | 103.3% |
| Not Citizen | 620,080 | 102.1% |
Citizen U.S. Born 92.11%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.81%
Not Citizen 3.08%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 79,694 | 108.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,256,564 | 85.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 697,214 | 95.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 280,902 | 99.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 17,584,384 | 101.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.4%
Moved from Same County 6.31%
Moved from Same State 3.5%
Moved from Different State 1.41%
Same House as Last Year 88.37%
What are the employment statistics in Michigan?
White-collar workers make up 75.73% of the working population in Michigan, while blue-collar employees account for 24.27%. There are also 1,638,928 entrepreneurs in Michigan (8.7% of the workforce); 13,204,304 workers employed in private companies (70.05%); and 2,148,804 people working in governmental institutions (11.4%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 14,273,428 | 301.3% |
| Blue Collar | 4,575,112 | 296.2% |
White Collar 75.73%
Blue Collar 24.27%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,638,928 | 303.8% |
| Private Companies | 13,204,304 | 296.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,148,804 | 312.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,856,504 | 309.6% |
Self Employees 8.7%
Private Companies 70.05%
Governmental Workers 11.4%
Not for Profit Companies 9.85%
How many households are there in Michigan?
There are a total of 8,080,336 households in Michigan, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 62.74% of these Michigan households, while non-family units account for the remaining 37.26%. Additionally, 27.37% of households have children and 72.63% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 8,080,336 | 101.5% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -18.4% |
| Family Households | 5,069,704 | 100.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 3,010,632 | 103.2% |
Family Households 62.74%
Non-Family Households 37.26%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,211,682 | 99.2% |
| Households without Children | 5,868,654 | 102.4% |
Households with Children 27.37%
Households without Children 72.63%
What are the median and average incomes in Michigan?
The average annual household income in Michigan is $96,299, while the median household income sits at $71,149 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $79,938, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $86,768. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $41,222 and $54,099, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $96,299 | 3.7% |
| Median Household Income | $71,149 | 3.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2,530,296 | 98.8% |
| People above Poverty Level | 16,953,706 | 100.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Michigan?
There are 9,199,366 housing units in Michigan, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1972. Of the 8,080,336 occupied housing units in Michigan, 72.92% are owner-occupied, while 27.08% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 58.51% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $236,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,081 per month in Michigan.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 9,199,366 | 100.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1972 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,337,184 | 101.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 642,584 | 97.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,316,382 | 99.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,068,282 | 99.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,385,160 | 99.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 890,802 | 98.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,144,876 | 95.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 935,874 | 103.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 425,798 | 118.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 52,424 | 314.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 8,080,336 | 101.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 5,892,314 | 102.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 2,188,022 | 98.4% |
Owner Occupied 72.92%
Renter Occupied 27.08%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 3,447,796 | 101.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,444,518 | 104.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $236,200 | 7.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $186,800 | 9.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,081 | 3.8% |
With Mortgage 58.51%
Without Mortgage 41.49%
What is the level of education in Michigan?
Approximately 35.01% of the population in Michigan holds a high school degree (that's 5,529,538 residents), while 23.84% have attained a college certificate (3,765,700 locals) and 18.35% have a bachelor's degree (2,897,408 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 391,224 | 100.9% |
| Some High School | 5,529,538 | 98.4% |
| Some College | 3,765,700 | 68.5% |
| Associate Degree | 1,452,912 | 100.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,897,408 | 104.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,756,822 | 104.8% |
No High School 2.48%
Some High School 35.01%
Some College 23.84%
Associate Degree 9.2%
Bachelor's Degree 18.35%
Graduate Degree 11.12%
What is the marital status of Michigan residents?
A total of 5,623,152 people in Michigan have never been married (which represents 33.54% of the total population), while 8,077,820 of them are wedded (48.19%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 187,054 (1.12%) and 1,913,808 (11.42%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 5,623,152 | 99.9% |
| Married | 8,077,820 | 100.1% |
| Separated | 187,054 | 97.1% |
| Widowed | 961,444 | 97.9% |
| Divorced | 1,913,808 | 99.0% |
Never Married 33.54%
Married 48.19%
Separated 1.12%
Widowed 5.74%
Divorced 11.42%
What are the most common means of transportation in Michigan?
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 7,720,824 residents commute by car, 188,350 prefer going to work by walking and 91,412 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 7,720,824 | 96.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 91,412 | 88.0% |
| Railroad | 638 | 88.8% |
| Ferryboat | 1,832 | 126.7% |
| Bicycle | 30,322 | 92.5% |
| Motorcycle | 5,600 | 63.7% |
| TaxiCab | 10,446 | 82.8% |
| Walk | 188,350 | 95.9% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 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.