Michigan
83 counties, 745 cities and towns, and 992 ZIP codes.
Population
10,077,761
Land area
56,611sq mi
People per sq mi
178
Cities and towns
745
Largest cities in Michigan
Michigan at a glance
- By population, it ranks 10th among the 50 states.
- The median household income is $72,875, 10% below the U.S. median of $80,734.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $231,600 (30% below the U.S.) and median rent is $1,129 a month.
- Its largest cities are Detroit (638,530), Grand Rapids (198,535) and Warren (137,928).
Local data for Michigan
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals149
- Emergency Rooms119
- Nursing Homes422
- Schools4,033
- Colleges168
- Libraries648
- Banks2,036
- Post Offices992
- Parks5,339
- Grocery Stores3,534
- Restaurants25,399
- Affordable Housing712
- Home Health Agencies370
- Hospice Care173
- Dialysis Centers219
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals52
- Community Health Centers464
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment576
- National Cemeteries4
- Private Schools563
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools99
- Superfund Sites90
- Toxic Release Facilities769
- Historic Places1,461
Housing and community stats
Michigan, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,875
Poverty rate
13.2%
Median home value
$231,600
Prices +3.8% in a year
Median rent
$1,129/mo
Homeownership
73.2%
Bachelor's or higher
32.4%
Median age
40.2
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,786,247), Irish Americans (999,747), Polish Americans (726,096).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,809
4,408,446 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,690
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$96.2B
FY 2026, $9,541 per person
PPP loans
$24.1B
291,529 loans, 2,810,555 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$107M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
Michigan, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
High-risk counties
3
of 83 rated by FEMA
Storm events since 1996
31,517
234 deaths
Flood insurance policies
16,036
$150M paid since 1978
Superfund sites
90
769 toxic release facilities
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1,461 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Michigan, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Largest cities in Michigan
| Name | Population | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 638,530 | 138.7 |
| Grand Rapids | 198,535 | 44.8 |
| Warren | 137,928 | 34.4 |
| Sterling Heights | 133,573 | 36.4 |
| Ann Arbor | 122,036 | 28.4 |
| Lansing | 113,023 | 39.4 |
| Dearborn | 107,423 | 24.2 |
| Livonia | 93,851 | 35.7 |
| Troy | 87,898 | 33.4 |
| Westland | 83,633 | 20.4 |
| Farmington Hills | 83,515 | 33.3 |
| Flint | 80,175 | 33.4 |
| Wyoming | 77,353 | 24.7 |
| Rochester Hills | 77,089 | 32.8 |
| Southfield | 76,236 | 26.3 |
| Kalamazoo | 73,076 | 24.6 |
| Novi | 66,717 | 30.2 |
| Pontiac | 62,104 | 19.9 |
| Taylor | 62,081 | 23.6 |
| Dearborn Heights | 61,771 | 11.7 |
| St. Clair Shores | 58,140 | 11.7 |
| Royal Oak | 57,950 | 11.8 |
| Kentwood | 54,296 | 20.9 |
| Battle Creek | 52,374 | 42.6 |
| Portage | 49,259 | 32.2 |
Counties, cities and towns in Michigan
Population shown. Largest 400 of 745 cities and towns listed
- Wayne County1,772,259
- Oakland County1,279,825
- Macomb County879,853
- Kent County663,150
- Genesee County403,305
- Washtenaw County369,822
- Ottawa County301,203
- Ingham County283,913
- Kalamazoo County262,375
- Livingston County195,833
- Saginaw County188,665
- Muskegon County175,961
- St. Clair County160,221
- Jackson County160,060
- Monroe County155,505
- Berrien County153,288
- Calhoun County133,778
- Allegan County121,456
- Eaton County109,130
- Bay County103,008
- Lenawee County98,415
- Grand Traverse County96,166
- Lapeer County88,837
- Midland County83,757
- Clinton County79,626
- Van Buren County75,795
- Shiawassee County67,991
- Montcalm County67,816
- Marquette County67,112
- Ionia County66,574
- Isabella County64,565
- Barry County63,409
- St. Joseph County60,969
- Tuscola County52,980
- Cass County51,520
- Newaygo County50,792
- Hillsdale County45,654
- Branch County45,300
- Gratiot County41,385
- Mecosta County41,242
- Sanilac County40,462
- Houghton County37,693
- Delta County36,813
- Chippewa County36,295
- Emmet County34,125
- Wexford County34,077
- Clare County31,218
- Huron County31,113
- Mason County29,207
- Alpena County28,880
- Oceana County26,915
- Charlevoix County26,108
- Dickinson County25,954
- Cheboygan County25,865
- Gladwin County25,693
- Otsego County25,584
- Manistee County25,350
- Iosco County25,347
- Antrim County24,127
- Roscommon County23,737
- Menominee County23,247
- Osceola County23,227
- Leelanau County22,734
- Ogemaw County20,885
- Benzie County18,310
- Kalkaska County18,239
- Missaukee County15,207
- Arenac County15,077
- Gogebic County14,319
- Crawford County13,369
- Presque Isle County13,209
- Lake County12,563
- Iron County11,667
- Mackinac County10,957
- Alcona County10,397
- Montmorency County9,516
- Alger County8,762
- Oscoda County8,425
- Baraga County8,191
- Schoolcraft County8,128
- Luce County6,271
- Ontonagon County5,850
- Keweenaw County2,133
Frequently asked questions
- How many counties are in Michigan?
- Michigan has 83 counties, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
- What is the largest city in Michigan?
- Detroit is the largest city in Michigan, with a population of about 638,530.
- What is the population of Michigan?
- Michigan has about 10,077,761 residents, based on the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- How many ZIP codes are in Michigan?
- There are 992 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in Michigan.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey)