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Population and Demography of Michigan
Michigan is a state in the Great Lakes region of the upper Midwestern United States. Michigan is the 10th-largest state in the United States by population, and the 11th-largest by area. This makes Michigan the 18th most densely populated state in the US. As per the United States Census Bureau, the population of Michigan in 2020 is 10,077,331 (10 million)
Estimated population of Michigan in 2024: 10,037,261 or 10 million
Michigan Population (2010-2020)
Michigan has a population growth rate of 2% during 2010-2020. It has had a population increase of 193,691 since 2010.
| Michigan | Census 2020 |
| Total Population | 10,077,331 (10 million) |
| Median Age | 39.5 years |
| Population Rank | 10th |
| Total Land Area | 96,716 sq mi (250,493 km2) |
| Area Rank | 11th |
| Population Density | 174/sq mi (67.1/km2) |
Source: US Census 2020
Michigan Historical Population
In the year 1910 population of Michigan was 2.8 million and in 2020 it reached 10 million, an increase of almost 7.2 million.
Let’s look at decade population & percentage change from the Year 1910 to 2020
| Year | Population | % Change |
| 1910 | 2,810,173 | 16.1% |
| 1920 | 3,668,412 | 30.5% |
| 1930 | 4,842,325 | 32% |
| 1940 | 5,256,106 | 8.5% |
| 1950 | 6,371,766 | 21.2% |
| 1960 | 7,823,194 | 22.8% |
| 1970 | 8,875,083 | 13.4% |
| 1980 | 9,262,078 | 4.4% |
| 1990 | 9,295,297 | 0.4% |
| 2000 | 9,938,444 | 6.9% |
| 2010 | 9,883,640 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 10,077,331 | 2% |
Source: US Census 2020
Religion and Affiliations
Christianity is the majority religion in Michigan followed by 70% of the population. The largest Christian denomination in Michigan is Protestants (51%) followed by Roman Catholics (18%). Next comes the Unaffiliated population, 24% of the population doesn’t follow or adhere to any faith or religion.
Other non-Christian-based religions and faiths are followed by 5% of the population and include Hinduism (1%), Buddhism (1%), Jews (1%), Islam (1%), and other smaller faiths.
For more details read Religion in Michigan
Race and Ethnicity in Michigan
In 2020, the White alone (non-Hispanic) population was the largest racial or ethnic group in Michigan, comprising 72.40% of the total population. It was followed by the African American population whose share was 13.48%. Hispanic or Latino was the third largest group at 5.60%. Two or more races are at 4.36% & the Asians are at 3.30%.
Ancestry in Michigan
As per Census Studies & estimates German, Irish, English, Polish & American have made the five largest ancestry groups in Michigan. Michigan also has a fairly large population of people of Scandinavian, especially Finnish and Dutch residents, which is the highest concentration of any state.
For more Details read Race and Ethnicity in Michigan
Cities and Counties in Michigan
The largest city in Michigan is Motor City, Detroit. Other large cities in Michigan include Grand Rapids, Warren, Sterling Heights, Lansing, and Ann Arbor. As of 2022, Michigan is divided into 83 counties. Wayne county is the most populous county in Michigan and Keweenaw County is also the largest county by area.
for more details read Cities and Counties in Michigan
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