Michigan

MI · 83 counties · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Key Statistics

Total Population
Rank #10 of 52
82th percentile
Median Household Income
$72,875 −3.0% vs nat'l
Rank #36 of 52
31th percentile
Poverty Rate
13.2% +4.8% vs nat'l
Rank #36 of 52
31th percentile
Median Home Value
$231,600 −17.8% vs nat'l
Rank #39 of 52
25th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.4% −3.7% vs nat'l
Rank #32 of 52
39th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.7% +7.5% vs nat'l
Rank #41 of 52
22th percentile

At a Glance

73.2% Homeownership
95.1% Insured
32.4% Bachelor's+

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Highest Income Counties in Michigan

# County Median Income
1 Livingston County $103,039
2 Leelanau County $99,422
3 Oakland County $97,760
4 Ottawa County $90,502
5 Washtenaw County $89,180
6 Clinton County $88,210
7 Allegan County $83,283
8 Kent County $82,631
9 Grand Traverse County $81,647
10 Eaton County $79,597

Lowest Income Counties in Michigan

# County Median Income
83 Clare County $49,384
82 Oscoda County $49,515
81 Montmorency County $49,756
80 Iosco County $50,066
79 Lake County $50,805
78 Keweenaw County $52,583
77 Gogebic County $52,732
76 Alpena County $53,950
75 Ontonagon County $54,398
74 Ogemaw County $54,666

About Michigan

Michigan has a total population of 10M, making it the 10th most populous state in the United States. The state comprises 83 counties.

The median household income in Michigan is $72,875, ranking 36th among all states and territories. The poverty rate is 13.2% and the unemployment rate stands at 5.7%.

Housing in Michigan has a median home value of $231,600 with a homeownership rate of 73.2%. Renters pay a median gross rent of $1,129 per month.

All data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates for 2024. Values are estimates and subject to margin of error.

All Counties in Michigan