Michigan
With a population of 10M, Michigan is the #10 most populous state in the U.S., spanning 83 counties. The median age of residents is 40.2 years. Households earn a median income of $72,875, 3% below the national median, with a poverty rate of 13.2% and a median home value of $231,600.
Demographics
Michigan has a population of 10M, making it the #10 most populous state. The median age is 40.2 years.
Population Trend
Rankings →Year-over-Year Population Growth
Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Language at Home
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Michigan is $72,875, ranking #36 among all states. The poverty rate is 13.2% and unemployment stands at 5.7%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Michigan is $231,600. Renters pay a median of $1,129/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.2%.
Median Home Value Trend
Rankings →Household Type
Education
In Michigan, 32.4% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 3.7% below the national average, ranking #32 out of 52 states.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
Rankings →Health & Wellbeing
Life expectancy in Michigan is 76.3 years. 16.3% of adults report poor or fair health and 5.5% lack health insurance. 95.1% of residents have health insurance coverage (ACS). Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
16.7% of adults in Michigan smoke , 35.7% are obese , and 20.3% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 29.8 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Michigan is 8.0 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 14.6 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 10.8 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
17.2% of children in Michigan live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 6.5 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 13.9 per 1,000 females age 15-19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Michigan is 73.7%. The mean commute time is 26.6 min, which is 3.8% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
Rankings →Elections
In the 2024 presidential election, Michigan voted Republican with a margin of 1.4%. The vote was 48.3% Dem / 49.7% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.2 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
Counties in Michigan
Michigan has 83 counties. The highest median income county is Livingston County at $103,039.
Highest Income Counties
| 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
| 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 |
All 83 Counties
About Michigan
All data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates. Values are estimates and subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.