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Michigan Overview

Jan 26, 1837
INCORPORATED
96,713
TOTAL AREA [ SQ MI ]
56,528
LAND AREA [ SQ MI ]
40,185
WATER AREA [ SQ MI ]
900
ELEVATION AVG [ FT ]
1,979
ELEVATION HIGH [ FT ]
572
ELEVATION LOW [ FT ]
177.9
POP DENSITY [ PPL / SQ MI ]
48197
LARGEST ZIP CODE
Detroit
LARGEST CITY
Wayne County
LARGEST COUNTY
10,057,921
TOTAL POPULATION
4,993,696
MALE POPULATION
5,064,225
FEMALE POPULATION
98.61
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.41
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$37,929
PER CAPITA INCOME
$87,221
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$68,505
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
31.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
68.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,099
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
5,022,353
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Michigan Area Codes

Largest Zip Codes by Population in Michigan

The largest zip codes in Michigan by population are 48197 (66,422), 48180 (62,937), 48044 (59,225), 48228 (54,670), and 48103 (54,563).
66,422 (0.66%)
62,937 (0.63%)
59,225 (0.59%)
54,670 (0.54%)
54,563 (0.54%)
53,044 (0.53%)
52,861 (0.53%)
52,012 (0.52%)
49,713 (0.49%)
49,509 (0.49%)
48,622 (0.48%)
48,493 (0.48%)
47,476 (0.47%)
47,139 (0.47%)
46,734 (0.46%)
46,467 (0.46%)
45,529 (0.45%)
45,390 (0.45%)
45,161 (0.45%)
45,137 (0.45%)
44,595 (0.44%)
44,255 (0.44%)
44,169 (0.44%)
43,799 (0.44%)
43,232 (0.43%)
43,213 (0.43%)
43,036 (0.43%)
42,515 (0.42%)
42,467 (0.42%)
41,570 (0.41%)
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Largest Cities by Population in Michigan

The largest cities in Michigan by population are Detroit (636,787), Grand Rapids (198,096), Warren (138,588), Sterling Heights (133,744), and Ann Arbor (122,216).
636,787 (6.33%)
198,096 (1.97%)
138,588 (1.38%)
133,744 (1.33%)
122,216 (1.22%)
112,986 (1.12%)
108,414 (1.08%)
94,928 (0.94%)
87,170 (0.87%)
84,806 (0.84%)
83,562 (0.83%)
81,863 (0.81%)
76,732 (0.76%)
76,107 (0.76%)
76,041 (0.76%)
73,342 (0.73%)
17.Novi
65,870 (0.65%)
62,937 (0.63%)
62,474 (0.62%)
61,965 (0.62%)
58,656 (0.58%)
58,053 (0.58%)
54,042 (0.54%)
52,469 (0.52%)
48,936 (0.49%)
47,476 (0.47%)
45,403 (0.45%)
44,316 (0.44%)
42,404 (0.42%)
39,807 (0.40%)
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Largest Counties by Population in Michigan

The largest counties in Michigan by population are Wayne County (1,781,641), Oakland County (1,272,264), Macomb County (878,453), Kent County (657,321), and Genesee County (405,280).
1,781,641 (17.71%)
1,272,264 (12.65%)
878,453 (8.73%)
657,321 (6.54%)
405,280 (4.03%)
370,231 (3.68%)
296,183 (2.94%)
282,540 (2.81%)
261,426 (2.60%)
194,302 (1.93%)
189,821 (1.89%)
175,947 (1.75%)
160,637 (1.60%)
160,257 (1.59%)
154,823 (1.54%)
153,938 (1.53%)
134,011 (1.33%)
120,189 (1.19%)
109,072 (1.08%)
103,752 (1.03%)
99,263 (0.99%)
95,315 (0.95%)
88,687 (0.88%)
83,503 (0.83%)
79,249 (0.79%)
75,636 (0.75%)
68,124 (0.68%)
66,901 (0.67%)
66,663 (0.66%)
66,376 (0.66%)
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Race in Michigan

The most populous races in Michigan are White / Caucasian (7,617,085 | 75.7%), Black / African American (1,363,539 | 13.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (550,427 | 5.5%).
Race in Michigan
Race# Population% Population
Asian327,5513.3%
Black / African American1,363,53913.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific2,7800.0%
Hispanic or Latino550,4275.5%
Native / Alaskan45,6620.4%
White / Caucasian7,617,08575.7%
Two or more Races543,3055.4%
Some other Race157,9991.6%
Total10,057,921100.0%

Ancestry in Michigan

The most populous ancestries reported in Michigan are German (1,809,524 | 18.0%), Irish (996,385 | 9.9%), English (971,433 | 9.7%), Polish (764,370 | 7.6%), and American (448,235 | 4.5%), together accounting for 49.6% of all Michigan residents.
Ancestry in Michigan
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1,5130.0%
African48,7300.5%
Alaska Native1560.0%
Alaskan Athabascan870.0%
Albanian26,1970.3%
Aleut460.0%
Alsatian1780.0%
American448,2354.5%
Apache2,3310.0%
Arab211,2252.1%
Arapaho580.0%
Argentinean2,6340.0%
Armenian12,7400.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac42,0500.4%
Australian2,7270.0%
Austrian19,2670.2%
Bahamian7090.0%
Bangladeshi7,7680.1%
Barbadian2470.0%
Basque2480.0%
Belgian41,1260.4%
Belizean3560.0%
Bermudan720.0%
Bhutanese24,1860.2%
Blackfeet7,9220.1%
Bolivian4500.0%
Brazilian5,4690.1%
British45,9860.5%
British West Indian4330.0%
Bulgarian3,0440.0%
Burmese39,1760.4%
Cajun3470.0%
Cambodian2820.0%
Canadian37,1880.4%
Cape Verdean1300.0%
Carpatho Rusyn3800.0%
Celtic1,5810.0%
Central American29,5700.3%
Central American Indian3,2310.0%
Cherokee24,1710.2%
Cheyenne1460.0%
Chickasaw4940.0%
Chilean1,6690.0%
Chinese670.0%
Chippewa35,9590.4%
Choctaw1,8780.0%
Colombian7,4350.1%
Colville800.0%
Comanche3240.0%
Costa Rican1,8340.0%
Cree3600.0%
Creek9960.0%
Croatian17,3240.2%
Crow1340.0%
Cuban17,0380.2%
Cypriot5120.0%
Czech40,3400.4%
Czechoslovakian12,6500.1%
Danish33,9600.3%
Delaware1880.0%
Dominican8,0700.1%
Dutch405,0464.0%
Dutch West Indian3020.0%
Eastern European28,9760.3%
Ecuadorian2,2520.0%
Egyptian5,5250.1%
English971,4339.7%
Estonian5650.0%
Ethiopian2,9100.0%
European178,2901.8%
Fijian300.0%
Filipino3,8630.0%
Finnish87,9680.9%
French332,1923.3%
French American Indian2,8610.0%
French Canadian133,0001.3%
German1,809,52418.0%
German Russian4950.0%
Ghanaian1,5020.0%
Greek42,7060.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro1,4690.0%
Guatemalan12,9490.1%
Guyanese4440.0%
Haitian3,8880.0%
Hmong1100.0%
Honduran5,7560.1%
Hopi3030.0%
Houma320.0%
Hungarian80,9190.8%
Icelander9200.0%
Indian (Asian)68,3980.7%
Indonesian5,2300.1%
Inupiat1460.0%
Iranian4,7160.1%
Iraqi37,0360.4%
Irish996,3859.9%
Iroquois2,7800.0%
Israeli2,6360.0%
Italian443,2214.4%
Jamaican9,8250.1%
Japanese3,2540.0%
Jordanian5,1440.1%
Kenyan1,2710.0%
Kiowa730.0%
Korean44,1480.4%
Laotian2,2380.0%
Latvian3,5940.0%
Lebanese69,7980.7%
Liberian2,4480.0%
Lithuanian28,7940.3%
Lumbee9210.0%
Luxembourger7810.0%
Macedonian12,8250.1%
Malaysian4,4960.0%
Maltese12,8430.1%
Menominee2530.0%
Mexican383,2913.8%
Mexican American Indian5,9670.1%
Mongolian6870.0%
Moroccan3,0930.0%
Native Hawaiian3,9650.0%
Navajo1,4430.0%
Nepalese80.0%
New Zealander2770.0%
Nicaraguan1,3970.0%
Nigerian10,4570.1%
Northern European12,2690.1%
Norwegian76,1300.8%
Okinawan1690.0%
Osage1050.0%
Ottawa6,9300.1%
Paiute400.0%
Pakistani5,0350.1%
Palestinian6,1760.1%
Panamanian2,4800.0%
Paraguayan2410.0%
Pennsylvania German6,0850.1%
Peruvian3,7110.0%
Pima1330.0%
Polish764,3707.6%
Portuguese6,3630.1%
Potawatomi5,8430.1%
Pueblo3140.0%
Puerto Rican50,9120.5%
Puget Sound Salish600.0%
Romanian25,4580.3%
Russian57,0390.6%
Salvadoran5,0950.1%
Samoan1,7500.0%
Scandinavian25,9760.3%
Scotch-Irish65,1720.6%
Scottish203,4742.0%
Seminole5110.0%
Senegalese5710.0%
Serbian9,2360.1%
Shoshone1530.0%
Sierra Leonean4030.0%
Sioux2,3080.0%
Slavic5,3540.1%
Slovak21,2480.2%
Slovene4,0790.0%
Somali1,3850.0%
South African1,2900.0%
South American22,0720.2%
South American Indian7000.0%
Soviet Union2650.0%
Spaniard9,2220.1%
Spanish10,7040.1%
Spanish American4500.0%
Spanish American Indian350.0%
Sri Lankan24,2300.2%
Subsaharan African82,8450.8%
Sudanese2,8480.0%
Swedish123,1811.2%
Swiss22,7990.2%
Syrian12,1570.1%
Thai129,0251.3%
Tlingit-Haida950.0%
Tohono O'Odham670.0%
Tongan320.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1,0750.0%
Tsimshian110.0%
Turkish2,9360.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander690.0%
Ugandan4580.0%
Ukrainian37,9920.4%
Uruguayan2350.0%
Ute100.0%
Venezuelan3,1070.0%
Vietnamese15,3060.2%
Welsh43,6840.4%
West Indian1,4150.0%
Yakama320.0%
Yaqui2360.0%
Yugoslavian14,4890.1%
Yuman40.0%
Yup'ik630.0%
Zimbabwean2910.0%
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Immigrants in Michigan

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Michigan came from Asia (363,163 | 3.6%), Latin America (129,602 | 1.3%), Western Asia (125,014 | 1.2%), Europe (124,796 | 1.2%), and South Central Asia (117,592 | 1.2%), together accounting for 8.6% of all Michigan residents.
Immigrants in Michigan
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1,1730.0%
Africa39,5440.4%
Albania12,9100.1%
Argentina1,3460.0%
Armenia5170.0%
Asia363,1633.6%
Australia1,6950.0%
Austria1,1440.0%
Azores300.0%
Bahamas3020.0%
Bangladesh18,0650.2%
Barbados740.0%
Belarus5350.0%
Belgium6990.0%
Belize2250.0%
Bolivia1810.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina6,0090.1%
Brazil7,4850.1%
Bulgaria1,2480.0%
Cabo Verde40.0%
Cambodia1,6570.0%
Cameroon9180.0%
Canada35,0520.4%
Caribbean18,0540.2%
Central America92,6110.9%
Chile8940.0%
China40,4300.4%
Colombia3,9690.0%
Congo9630.0%
Costa Rica1,0620.0%
Croatia6700.0%
Cuba6,4810.1%
Czechoslovakia1,4370.0%
Denmark5130.0%
Dominica280.0%
Dominican Republic3,4890.0%
Eastern Africa11,0650.1%
Eastern Asia71,6470.7%
Eastern Europe69,9970.7%
Ecuador9880.0%
Egypt3,8270.0%
El Salvador2,9770.0%
England6,4240.1%
Eritrea5500.0%
Ethiopia1,9850.0%
Europe124,7961.2%
Fiji510.0%
France2,5680.0%
Germany16,1260.2%
Ghana1,8110.0%
Greece2,7210.0%
Grenada60.0%
Guatemala7,0970.1%
Guyana4010.0%
Haiti1,4810.0%
Honduras3,7980.0%
Hong Kong1,6850.0%
Hungary8730.0%
India77,2400.8%
Indonesia1,1840.0%
Iran4,2450.0%
Iraq55,9540.6%
Ireland1,1590.0%
Israel1,9420.0%
Italy7,7920.1%
Jamaica4,6450.1%
Japan10,2250.1%
Jordan4,9390.1%
Kazakhstan5290.0%
Kenya1,9650.0%
Korea20,8840.2%
Kuwait1,3240.0%
Laos3,0270.0%
Latin America129,6021.3%
Latvia8050.0%
Lebanon25,6340.3%
Liberia1,6790.0%
Lithuania8540.0%
Malaysia1,3310.0%
Mexico75,9650.8%
Micronesia2210.0%
Middle Africa3,8330.0%
Moldova3900.0%
Morocco1,4060.0%
Nepal2,8530.0%
Netherlands3,6810.0%
Nicaragua6240.0%
Nigeria5,9640.1%
North Macedonia3,9310.0%
Northern Africa8,9640.1%
Northern Europe16,6110.2%
Norway3420.0%
Oceania2,6840.0%
Pakistan10,5960.1%
Panama8330.0%
Peru1,2980.0%
Philippines19,1120.2%
Poland10,8570.1%
Portugal3070.0%
Romania8,5630.1%
Russia6,3260.1%
Saudi Arabia3,0740.0%
Scotland1,5970.0%
Senegal7570.0%
Serbia1,0300.0%
Sierra Leone8610.0%
Singapore4640.0%
Somalia1,0420.0%
South Africa1,6770.0%
South America18,9370.2%
South Central Asia117,5921.2%
South Eastern Asia46,8340.5%
Southern Europe13,1760.1%
Spain1,3810.0%
Sri Lanka1,0920.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines580.0%
Sudan1,8600.0%
Sweden7510.0%
Switzerland4060.0%
Syria5,9780.1%
Taiwan4,4500.0%
Thailand3,0800.0%
Trinidad and Tobago1,1880.0%
Turkey1,5690.0%
Uganda8350.0%
Ukraine6,8290.1%
Uruguay2530.0%
Uzbekistan8670.0%
Venezuela1,8710.0%
Vietnam12,6790.1%
West Indies280.0%
Western Africa12,2390.1%
Western Asia125,0141.2%
Western Europe24,6580.3%
Yemen21,5380.2%
Zaire1,4160.0%
Zimbabwe4540.0%
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Sex and Age in Michigan

Sex and Age in Michigan

The most populous age groups in Michigan are 20 to 24 Years (357,962 | 7.2%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (357,573 | 7.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Michigan
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years283,361 (5.7%)269,442 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Years301,620 (6.0%)284,418 (5.6%)
10 to 14 Years318,305 (6.4%)303,405 (6.0%)
15 to 19 Years338,291 (6.8%)322,999 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years357,962 (7.2%)339,679 (6.7%)
25 to 29 Years345,819 (6.9%)325,796 (6.4%)
30 to 34 Years322,708 (6.5%)312,685 (6.2%)
35 to 39 Years309,050 (6.2%)304,015 (6.0%)
40 to 44 Years294,765 (5.9%)288,928 (5.7%)
45 to 49 Years300,722 (6.0%)299,906 (5.9%)
50 to 54 Years326,022 (6.5%)324,313 (6.4%)
55 to 59 Years340,754 (6.8%)350,057 (6.9%)
60 to 64 Years348,501 (7.0%)357,573 (7.1%)
65 to 69 Years288,300 (5.8%)308,704 (6.1%)
70 to 74 Years221,590 (4.4%)251,284 (5.0%)
75 to 79 Years137,793 (2.8%)169,282 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years83,418 (1.7%)113,818 (2.2%)
85 Years and over74,715 (1.5%)137,921 (2.7%)
Total4,993,696 (100.0%)5,064,225 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Michigan

Median Family Size in Michigan

The median family size in Michigan is 3.07 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,864,083 | 73.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.1 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (196,199 | 7.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.78 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Michigan
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,864,083 (73.7%)3.10
Single Male/Father196,199 (7.8%)2.78
Single Female/Mother467,630 (18.5%)3.09
Total Families2,527,912 (100.0%)3.07

Median Household Size in Michigan

The median household size in Michigan is 2.45 persons per household, with single female/mother households (467,630 | 11.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.32 persons per household. non-family households (1,481,341 | 36.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.25 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Michigan
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,864,083 (46.5%)3.12
Single Male/Father196,199 (4.9%)3.17
Single Female/Mother467,630 (11.7%)3.32
Non-family1,481,341 (36.9%)1.25
Total Households4,009,253 (100.0%)2.45

Household Size by Marriage Status in Michigan

Out of a total of 4,009,253 households in Michigan, 2,527,912 (63.0%) are family households, while 1,481,341 (36.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,179,894, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,205,739.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Michigan
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,205,739 (30.1%)
2-Person Households1,179,894 (29.4%)230,924 (5.8%)
3-Person Households557,849 (13.9%)25,799 (0.6%)
4-Person Households460,486 (11.5%)13,430 (0.3%)
5-Person Households207,872 (5.2%)3,036 (0.1%)
6-Person Households75,806 (1.9%)1,664 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households46,005 (1.1%)749 (0.0%)
Total2,527,912 (63.0%)1,481,341 (36.9%)

Female Fertility in Michigan

Fertility by Age in Michigan

Average fertility rate in Michigan is 52.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 89.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 74.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Michigan
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years2,935 (2.5%)9.0
20 to 34 years86,708 (74.2%)89.0
35 to 50 years27,225 (23.3%)28.0
Total116,868 (100.0%)52.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Michigan

65.2% of women with births (116,868) in Michigan are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 88.7% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 20.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Michigan
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years332 (11.3%)2,603 (88.7%)
20 to 34 years54,366 (62.7%)32,342 (37.3%)
35 to 50 years21,535 (79.1%)5,690 (20.9%)
Total76,198 (65.2%)40,670 (34.8%)

Fertility by Education in Michigan

Average fertility rate in Michigan is 52.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 68.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 33.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 31.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Michigan
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School10,968 (9.4%)33.0
High School Diploma26,941 (23.1%)56.0
College or Associate's Degree36,917 (31.6%)48.0
Bachelor's Degree25,894 (22.2%)58.0
Graduate Degree16,148 (13.8%)68.0
Total116,868 (100.0%)52.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Michigan

34.8% of women with births in Michigan are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 92.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 59.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Michigan
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School4,420 (40.3%)6,548 (59.7%)
High School Diploma12,150 (45.1%)14,791 (54.9%)
College or Associate's Degree22,113 (59.9%)14,804 (40.1%)
Bachelor's Degree22,683 (87.6%)3,211 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree14,888 (92.2%)1,260 (7.8%)
Total76,198 (65.2%)40,670 (34.8%)

Income in Michigan

Income Overview in Michigan

Per Capita Income in Michigan is $37,929, while median incomes of families and households are $87,221 and $68,505 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income10,057,921$37,929
Median Family Income2,527,912$87,221
Mean Family Income2,527,912$111,997
Median Household Income4,009,253$68,505
Mean Household Income4,009,253$92,835
Income Deficit2,527,912$11,099
Wage / Income Gap (%)10,057,92131.63%
Wage / Income Gap ($)10,057,92168.37¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index10,057,9210.46

Earnings by Sex in Michigan

Average Earnings in Michigan are $39,297, $47,107 for men and $32,208 for women, a difference of 31.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Michigan
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,776,182 (52.6%)$47,107
Female2,499,950 (47.4%)$32,208
Total5,276,132 (100.0%)$39,297

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Michigan

The most common earnings brackets in Michigan are $100,000+ for men (496,365 | 17.9%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (197,130 | 7.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Michigan
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less128,387 (4.6%)168,254 (6.7%)
$2,500 to $4,99986,523 (3.1%)120,891 (4.8%)
$5,000 to $7,49990,792 (3.3%)118,371 (4.7%)
$7,500 to $9,99966,712 (2.4%)86,604 (3.5%)
$10,000 to $12,49982,968 (3.0%)108,682 (4.3%)
$12,500 to $14,99964,223 (2.3%)87,283 (3.5%)
$15,000 to $17,49964,741 (2.3%)87,098 (3.5%)
$17,500 to $19,99952,114 (1.9%)71,415 (2.9%)
$20,000 to $22,49962,614 (2.3%)79,256 (3.2%)
$22,500 to $24,99976,396 (2.8%)94,147 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $29,999135,635 (4.9%)166,260 (6.7%)
$30,000 to $34,999144,522 (5.2%)159,112 (6.4%)
$35,000 to $39,999129,443 (4.7%)139,957 (5.6%)
$40,000 to $44,999131,132 (4.7%)125,343 (5.0%)
$45,000 to $49,999136,790 (4.9%)119,739 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $54,999113,898 (4.1%)96,224 (3.8%)
$55,000 to $64,999221,936 (8.0%)165,779 (6.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999178,874 (6.4%)125,795 (5.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999312,117 (11.2%)197,130 (7.9%)
$100,000+496,365 (17.9%)182,610 (7.3%)
Total2,776,182 (100.0%)2,499,950 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Michigan

Average earnings in Michigan are $55,658 for men and $38,027 for women, a difference of 31.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $101,647, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,555. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $69,259, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,421.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Michigan
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,555$21,421
High School Diploma$42,140$27,695
College or Associate's Degree$51,931$34,173
Bachelor's Degree$78,661$51,163
Graduate Degree$101,647$69,259
Total$55,658$38,027

Family Income in Michigan

Family Income Brackets in Michigan

According to the Michigan family income data, there are 525,806 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 50,558 families (2.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Michigan
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00075,8373.0%
$10,000 to $14,99950,5582.0%
$15,000 to $24,999111,2284.4%
$25,000 to $34,999146,6195.8%
$35,000 to $49,999252,79110.0%
$50,000 to $74,999429,74517.0%
$75,000 to $99,999381,71515.1%
$100,000 to $149,999525,80620.8%
$150,000 to $199,999265,43110.5%
$200,000+285,65411.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Michigan

4-person families (430,834 | 17.0%) account for the highest median family income in Michigan with $111,699 per family, while 2-person families (1,257,160 | 49.7%) have the highest median income of $37,889 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Michigan
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,257,160 (49.7%)$75,778
3-Person Families544,249 (21.5%)$92,741
4-Person Families430,834 (17.0%)$111,699
5-Person Families188,678 (7.5%)$107,332
6-Person Families68,382 (2.7%)$95,879
7+ Person Families38,609 (1.5%)$94,650
Total2,527,912 (100.0%)$87,221

Family Income by Number of Earners in Michigan

The median family income in Michigan is $87,221, with families comprising 3+ earners (296,308) having the highest median family income of $143,356, while families with no earners (436,710) have the lowest median family income of $51,877, accounting for 11.7% and 17.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Michigan
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners436,710 (17.3%)$51,877
1 Earner801,403 (31.7%)$62,323
2 Earners993,491 (39.3%)$111,912
3+ Earners296,308 (11.7%)$143,356
Total2,527,912 (100.0%)$87,221

Household Income in Michigan

Household Income Brackets in Michigan

With 689,592 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Michigan, accounting for 17.2% of all households. In contrast, only 164,379 households (4.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Michigan
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000200,4635.0%
$10,000 to $14,999164,3794.1%
$15,000 to $24,999300,6947.5%
$25,000 to $34,999328,7598.2%
$35,000 to $49,999485,12012.1%
$50,000 to $74,999689,59217.2%
$75,000 to $99,999537,24013.4%
$100,000 to $149,999661,52716.5%
$150,000 to $199,999312,7227.8%
$200,000+328,7598.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Michigan

The median household income in Michigan is $68,505, with the highest median household income of $83,523 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,506,327 households (37.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $38,933, with 160,861 households (4.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Michigan
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years160,861 (4.0%)$38,933
25 to 44 Years1,202,405 (30.0%)$76,819
45 to 64 Years1,506,327 (37.6%)$83,523
65+ Years1,139,660 (28.4%)$51,863
Total4,009,253 (100.0%)$68,505

Poverty in Michigan

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Michigan

With 12.0% poverty level for males and 14.3% for females among the residents of Michigan, under 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 56,545 males (20.3%) and 100,644 females (23.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Michigan
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years56,545 (20.3%)52,977 (20.0%)
5 Years10,680 (18.0%)10,819 (19.5%)
6 to 11 Years63,595 (17.8%)62,007 (18.2%)
12 to 14 Years32,070 (16.8%)29,295 (16.2%)
15 Years10,808 (15.9%)10,559 (16.9%)
16 and 17 Years19,008 (14.6%)19,221 (15.3%)
18 to 24 Years83,195 (18.2%)100,644 (23.3%)
25 to 34 Years64,790 (10.0%)105,106 (16.5%)
35 to 44 Years56,091 (9.5%)76,046 (12.9%)
45 to 54 Years56,396 (9.2%)65,645 (10.5%)
55 to 64 Years71,686 (10.5%)79,359 (11.3%)
65 to 74 Years37,690 (7.5%)52,620 (9.5%)
75 Years and over19,993 (6.9%)46,319 (11.5%)
Total582,547 (12.0%)710,617 (14.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Michigan

According to the poverty statistics in Michigan, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.1% of males and 90.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Michigan
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years222,421 (79.7%)212,416 (80.0%)
5 Years48,506 (82.0%)44,797 (80.5%)
6 to 11 Years294,483 (82.2%)278,304 (81.8%)
12 to 14 Years158,754 (83.2%)151,284 (83.8%)
15 Years57,348 (84.1%)51,813 (83.1%)
16 and 17 Years111,228 (85.4%)106,397 (84.7%)
18 to 24 Years373,823 (81.8%)332,184 (76.7%)
25 to 34 Years586,008 (90.0%)530,830 (83.5%)
35 to 44 Years534,139 (90.5%)514,970 (87.1%)
45 to 54 Years559,378 (90.8%)557,298 (89.5%)
55 to 64 Years609,310 (89.5%)625,586 (88.7%)
65 to 74 Years465,497 (92.5%)502,340 (90.5%)
75 Years and over268,030 (93.1%)354,934 (88.5%)
Total4,288,925 (88.0%)4,263,153 (85.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Michigan

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Michigan show that 4.2% or 77,626 of the total 1,864,083 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 24.8%, comprising of 3,720 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.1%, which includes 35,498 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Michigan
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,119,324 (96.9%)35,498 (3.1%)
1 or 2 Children522,564 (95.8%)22,965 (4.2%)
3 or 4 Children133,305 (89.6%)15,443 (10.4%)
5 or more Children11,264 (75.2%)3,720 (24.8%)
Total1,786,457 (95.8%)77,626 (4.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Michigan

According to the poverty data in Michigan, 13.1% or 25,707 single-father households and 25.4% or 118,699 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 523 households (42.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 4,174 households (74.2%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Michigan
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children6,965 (7.6%)19,119 (10.2%)
1 or 2 Children14,294 (15.8%)70,713 (31.1%)
3 or 4 Children3,925 (29.1%)24,693 (52.6%)
5 or more Children523 (42.1%)4,174 (74.2%)
Total25,707 (13.1%)118,699 (25.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Michigan

The poverty data for Michigan shows that 77,626 of the married-couple family households (4.2%) and 144,406 of the single-parent households (21.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 3,720 households (24.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 4,697 household (68.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Michigan
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children35,498 (3.1%)26,084 (9.4%)
1 or 2 Children22,965 (4.2%)85,007 (26.7%)
3 or 4 Children15,443 (10.4%)28,618 (47.3%)
5 or more Children3,720 (24.8%)4,697 (68.4%)
Total77,626 (4.2%)144,406 (21.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Michigan

Employment by Class of Employer in Michigan

Among the 4,613,166 employed individuals in Michigan, private company employees (3,264,556 | 70.8%), not-for-profit organizations (444,958 | 9.7%), and local government employees (266,484 | 5.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Michigan
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees3,264,55670.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)157,1193.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)227,5214.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations444,9589.7%
Local Government Employees266,4845.8%
State Government Employees169,4823.7%
Federal Government Employees75,5381.6%
Unpaid Family Workers7,5080.2%
Total4,613,166100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Michigan

According to the labor force statistics for Michigan, out of the total population over 16 years of age (8,166,427), 61.5% or 5,022,353 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.0% or 301,341 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 83.6% or 561,470 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.1% or 36,037 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Michigan
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years238,656 (45.0%)36,037 (15.1%)
20 to 24 Years538,579 (77.2%)54,396 (10.1%)
25 to 29 Years561,470 (83.6%)38,180 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Years526,105 (82.8%)30,514 (5.8%)
35 to 44 Years986,129 (82.4%)50,293 (5.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,007,025 (80.5%)44,309 (4.4%)
55 to 59 Years495,311 (71.7%)20,803 (4.2%)
60 to 64 Years379,868 (53.8%)15,195 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years241,792 (22.6%)10,639 (4.4%)
75 Years and over42,300 (5.9%)1,607 (3.8%)
Total5,022,353 (61.5%)301,341 (6.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Michigan

According to labor force statistics for Michigan, 76.8% of individuals (3,956,440) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (5,151,614) are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 197,822 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.6% or 1,464,397 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.4% or 26,308 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Michigan
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School212,160 (53.7%)48,990 (12.4%)
High School Diploma949,597 (69.4%)99,886 (7.3%)
College / Associate Degree1,330,640 (78.4%)84,862 (5.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,464,397 (86.6%)43,966 (2.6%)
Total3,956,440 (76.8%)257,581 (5.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Michigan

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Michigan are Management (479,836 | 10.2%), Community & Social Service (455,915 | 9.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (338,128 | 7.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (313,119 | 6.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (251,578 | 5.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Michigan

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Michigan, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (84.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (76.3%), and Computers & Mathematics (73.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (75.8%), Health Technologists (73.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (71.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Michigan
OccupationMaleFemale
Management280,200 (58.4%)199,636 (41.6%)
Business & Financial113,773 (45.9%)134,199 (54.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science258,090 (76.3%)80,038 (23.7%)
Computers & Mathematics101,275 (73.5%)36,559 (26.5%)
Architecture & Engineering134,640 (84.9%)24,000 (15.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science22,175 (53.2%)19,479 (46.8%)
Community & Social Service 159,167 (34.9%)296,748 (65.1%)
Education, Arts & Media26,964 (32.7%)55,457 (67.3%)
Legal Services & Support20,112 (48.2%)21,600 (51.8%)
Education Instruction & Library71,246 (28.3%)180,332 (71.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment40,845 (50.9%)39,359 (49.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating75,814 (24.2%)237,305 (75.8%)
Health Technologists56,330 (26.2%)158,324 (73.8%)
Total (Category)887,044 (48.3%)947,926 (51.7%)
Total (Overall)2,482,187 (52.7%)2,229,257 (47.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Michigan are Food Preparation & Serving (267,268 | 5.7%), Healthcare Support (165,169 | 3.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (159,229 | 3.4%), Personal Care & Service (113,015 | 2.4%), and Security & Protection (77,340 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations in Michigan

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Michigan, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (83.3%), Security & Protection (77.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (72.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (86.5%), Personal Care & Service (77.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (57.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Michigan
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support22,228 (13.5%)142,941 (86.5%)
Security & Protection60,074 (77.7%)17,266 (22.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention30,379 (72.9%)11,324 (27.2%)
Law Enforcement29,695 (83.3%)5,942 (16.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving112,689 (42.2%)154,579 (57.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance96,843 (60.8%)62,386 (39.2%)
Personal Care & Service25,504 (22.6%)87,511 (77.4%)
Total (Category)317,338 (40.6%)464,683 (59.4%)
Total (Overall)2,482,187 (52.7%)2,229,257 (47.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Michigan are Office & Administration (509,186 | 10.8%), and Sales & Related (430,527 | 9.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Michigan

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Michigan
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related215,978 (50.2%)214,549 (49.8%)
Office & Administration121,951 (23.9%)387,235 (76.0%)
Total (Category)337,929 (36.0%)601,784 (64.0%)
Total (Overall)2,482,187 (52.7%)2,229,257 (47.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Michigan are Construction & Extraction (205,699 | 4.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (146,022 | 3.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (21,978 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Michigan

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Michigan
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry15,617 (71.1%)6,361 (28.9%)
Construction & Extraction198,567 (96.5%)7,132 (3.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair139,960 (95.9%)6,062 (4.2%)
Total (Category)354,144 (94.8%)19,555 (5.2%)
Total (Overall)2,482,187 (52.7%)2,229,257 (47.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Michigan are Production (417,407 | 8.9%), Material Moving (195,647 | 4.2%), and Transportation (167,987 | 3.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Michigan

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Michigan
OccupationMaleFemale
Production301,997 (72.4%)115,410 (27.7%)
Transportation140,913 (83.9%)27,074 (16.1%)
Material Moving142,822 (73.0%)52,825 (27.0%)
Total (Category)585,732 (75.0%)195,309 (25.0%)
Total (Overall)2,482,187 (52.7%)2,229,257 (47.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Michigan

Employment Industries in Michigan

The major employment industries in Michigan include Manufacturing (874,789 | 18.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (692,476 | 14.7%), Retail Trade (508,440 | 10.8%), Educational Services (401,890 | 8.5%), and Accommodation & Food Services (333,740 | 7.1%).
Employment Industries in Michigan

Employment Industries by Sex in Michigan

The Michigan industries that see more men than women are Construction (90.2%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (87.4%), and Utilities (76.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (79.2%), Educational Services (67.6%), and Finance & Insurance (60.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Michigan
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting34,115 (73.6%)12,244 (26.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction4,908 (87.4%)705 (12.6%)
Construction245,146 (90.2%)26,611 (9.8%)
Manufacturing640,203 (73.2%)234,586 (26.8%)
Wholesale Trade74,859 (72.2%)28,875 (27.8%)
Retail Trade258,351 (50.8%)250,089 (49.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing132,079 (71.7%)52,025 (28.3%)
Utilities28,872 (76.0%)9,117 (24.0%)
Information31,445 (55.5%)25,197 (44.5%)
Finance & Insurance78,076 (39.2%)120,949 (60.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing37,131 (52.4%)33,787 (47.6%)
Professional & Scientific158,130 (55.9%)124,869 (44.1%)
Enterprise Management2,889 (47.0%)3,253 (53.0%)
Administrative & Support104,038 (59.2%)71,578 (40.8%)
Educational Services130,203 (32.4%)271,687 (67.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance143,990 (20.8%)548,486 (79.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation45,980 (54.6%)38,177 (45.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services148,640 (44.5%)185,100 (55.5%)
Public Administration82,854 (50.8%)80,300 (49.2%)
Total2,482,187 (52.7%)2,229,257 (47.3%)

Education in Michigan

School Enrollment in Michigan

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,359,544 students in Michigan are college / undergraduate (523,304 | 22.2%), high school (519,973 | 22.0%), and middle school (483,830 | 20.5%).
School Enrollment in Michigan
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool133,8575.7%
Kindergarten119,5835.1%
Elementary School452,75919.2%
Middle School483,83020.5%
High School519,97322.0%
College / Undergraduate523,30422.2%
Graduate / Professional126,2385.3%
Total2,359,544100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Michigan

Out of a total of 2,359,544 students who are enrolled in schools in Michigan, 337,415 (14.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,022,129 (85.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 38,350 (37.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 337,508 (90.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Michigan
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds64,510 (62.7%)38,350 (37.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old472,378 (86.1%)76,041 (13.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds537,628 (89.1%)65,436 (10.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds337,508 (90.1%)36,993 (9.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds172,564 (86.6%)26,739 (13.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds242,672 (84.3%)45,047 (15.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds115,118 (83.1%)23,338 (16.9%)
35 Years and over80,494 (76.5%)24,728 (23.5%)
Total2,022,129 (85.7%)337,415 (14.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Michigan

Business (474,408 | 20.3%), education (296,548 | 12.7%), science & technology (261,586 | 11.2%), engineering (234,773 | 10.0%), and arts & humanities (159,601 | 6.8%) are the most common fields of study among 2,342,957 individuals in Michigan who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Michigan
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics99,1304.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural134,2315.7%
Physical & Health Sciences73,3133.1%
Psychology104,7884.5%
Social Sciences137,1805.9%
Engineering234,77310.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies16,9030.7%
Science & Technology261,58611.2%
Business474,40820.3%
Education296,54812.7%
Literature & Languages86,6713.7%
Liberal Arts & History93,3024.0%
Visual & Performing Arts79,7093.4%
Communications90,8143.9%
Arts & Humanities159,6016.8%
Total2,342,957100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Michigan

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Michigan

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Michigan are males with 2 vehicles (1,066,666, accounting for 44.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (903,201, making up 49.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Michigan
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle67,305 (2.8%)59,754 (2.8%)
1 Vehicle433,970 (17.9%)478,217 (22.3%)
2 Vehicles1,066,666 (44.0%)903,201 (42.0%)
3 Vehicles528,067 (21.8%)444,580 (20.7%)
4 Vehicles224,419 (9.2%)181,528 (8.5%)
5 or more Vehicles106,267 (4.4%)80,842 (3.8%)
Total2,426,694 (100.0%)2,148,122 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Michigan

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Michigan are 15 to 19 minutes (667,042 commuters, 16.1%), 20 to 24 minutes (625,137 commuters, 15.1%), and 10 to 14 minutes (598,015 commuters, 14.4%).
Commute Time in Michigan
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes131,6403.2%
5 to 9 Minutes441,78710.7%
10 to 14 Minutes598,01514.4%
15 to 19 Minutes667,04216.1%
20 to 24 Minutes625,13715.1%
25 to 29 Minutes312,8617.5%
30 to 34 Minutes518,51012.5%
35 to 39 Minutes139,9593.4%
40 to 44 Minutes155,1093.7%
45 to 59 Minutes294,0297.1%
60 to 89 Minutes179,1014.3%
90 or more Minutes78,4931.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Michigan

The most common commute times in Michigan are 15 to 19 minutes (340,755 commuters, 15.4%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (326,287 commuters, 16.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Michigan
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes68,547 (3.1%)63,093 (3.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes208,949 (9.5%)232,838 (12.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes295,154 (13.4%)302,861 (15.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes340,755 (15.4%)326,287 (16.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes329,118 (14.9%)296,019 (15.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes165,027 (7.5%)147,834 (7.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes289,706 (13.1%)228,804 (11.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes78,419 (3.5%)61,540 (3.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes90,750 (4.1%)64,359 (3.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes176,892 (8.0%)117,137 (6.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes116,001 (5.2%)63,100 (3.3%)
90 or more Minutes52,371 (2.4%)26,122 (1.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Michigan

The most frequent times of departure to work in Michigan are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (276,622, 12.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (269,375, 14.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Michigan
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM144,949 (6.6%)68,136 (3.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM113,967 (5.1%)47,062 (2.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM140,775 (6.4%)71,551 (3.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM211,332 (9.6%)129,284 (6.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM216,153 (9.8%)168,477 (8.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM276,622 (12.5%)264,453 (13.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM240,263 (10.9%)269,375 (14.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM207,614 (9.4%)226,288 (11.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM98,761 (4.5%)130,197 (6.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM123,904 (5.6%)139,128 (7.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM55,993 (2.5%)70,360 (3.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM28,693 (1.3%)33,482 (1.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM190,616 (8.6%)163,016 (8.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM162,047 (7.3%)149,185 (7.7%)
Total2,211,689 (100.0%)1,929,994 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Michigan

Occupancy by Ownership in Michigan

Of the total 4,009,253 dwellings in Michigan, owner-occupied units account for 2,906,470 (72.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,102,783 (27.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Michigan
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,906,47072.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,102,78327.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units4,009,253100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Michigan

Occupancy by Household Size in Michigan
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,205,73930.1%
2-Person Household1,410,81835.2%
3-Person Household583,64814.6%
4+ Person Household809,04820.2%
Total Housing Units4,009,253100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Michigan

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Michigan
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household713,799 (59.2%)491,940 (40.8%)
2-Person Household1,109,781 (78.7%)301,037 (21.3%)
3-Person Household441,981 (75.7%)141,667 (24.3%)
4+ Person Household640,909 (79.2%)168,139 (20.8%)
Total Housing Units2,906,470 (72.5%)1,102,783 (27.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Michigan

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Michigan
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School160,857 (57.6%)118,387 (42.4%)
High School Diploma707,115 (68.8%)320,730 (31.2%)
College/Associate Degree978,882 (71.2%)396,695 (28.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,059,616 (79.9%)266,971 (20.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Michigan

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Michigan
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years740,23818.5%
35 to 44 Years623,02815.5%
45 to 54 Years693,81017.3%
55 to 64 Years812,51720.3%
65 to 74 Years664,41216.6%
75 to 84 Years329,4068.2%
85 Years and Over145,8423.6%
Total4,009,253100.0%

Housing Finances in Michigan

Median Income by Occupancy in Michigan

Median Income by Occupancy in Michigan
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,906,470 (72.5%)$82,420
Renter-Occupied1,102,783 (27.5%)$39,507
Average4,009,253 (100.0%)$68,505

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Michigan

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Michigan
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00055,125 (1.9%)69,234 (6.3%)
$5,000 to $9,99932,810 (1.1%)44,997 (4.1%)
$10,000 to $14,99964,579 (2.2%)100,802 (9.1%)
$15,000 to $19,99971,748 (2.5%)71,411 (6.5%)
$20,000 to $24,99985,390 (2.9%)72,852 (6.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999192,823 (6.6%)134,297 (12.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999314,388 (10.8%)170,349 (15.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999499,915 (17.2%)189,154 (17.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999425,309 (14.6%)113,789 (10.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999569,930 (19.6%)90,569 (8.2%)
$150,000 or more594,453 (20.4%)45,329 (4.1%)
Total2,906,470 (100.0%)1,102,783 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Michigan

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Michigan
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300113,748 (3.9%)41,104 (3.7%)
$300 to $499372,123 (12.8%)55,292 (5.0%)
$500 to $799586,708 (20.2%)183,746 (16.7%)
$800 to $999318,904 (11.0%)206,436 (18.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499658,917 (22.7%)385,891 (35.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999418,004 (14.4%)116,507 (10.6%)
$2,000 to $2,499208,686 (7.2%)32,451 (2.9%)
$2,500 to $2,999104,717 (3.6%)9,970 (0.9%)
$3,000 or more124,663 (4.3%)13,673 (1.2%)
Total2,906,470 (100.0%)1,102,783 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Michigan

Housing Structures in Michigan

Housing Structures in Michigan
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,902,32872.4%
Single Unit, Attached196,0904.9%
2 Unit Apartments81,8892.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments105,0712.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments172,3624.3%
10 or more Apartments361,3229.0%
Mobile Home / Other190,1914.7%
Total4,009,253100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Michigan

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Michigan
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,564,890 (88.4%)337,438 (11.6%)
Single Unit, Attached128,798 (65.7%)67,292 (34.3%)
2 Unit Apartments15,389 (18.8%)66,500 (81.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments17,095 (16.3%)87,976 (83.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments17,648 (10.2%)154,714 (89.8%)
10 or more Apartments18,813 (5.2%)342,509 (94.8%)
Mobile Home / Other143,837 (75.6%)46,354 (24.4%)
Total2,906,470 (72.5%)1,102,783 (27.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Michigan

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Michigan
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room4,797 (0.2%)38,920 (3.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms58,295 (2.0%)266,640 (24.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms774,704 (26.7%)509,081 (46.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,121,897 (38.6%)213,981 (19.4%)
8 or more Rooms946,777 (32.6%)74,161 (6.7%)
Total2,906,470 (100.0%)1,102,783 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Michigan

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Michigan
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas2,265,147 (77.9%)763,884 (69.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas298,913 (10.3%)43,157 (3.9%)
Electricity186,843 (6.4%)257,976 (23.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene32,293 (1.1%)5,009 (0.4%)
Coal or Coke812 (0.0%)175 (0.0%)
All other Fuels115,823 (4.0%)18,579 (1.7%)
No Fuel Used6,639 (0.2%)14,003 (1.3%)
Total2,906,470 (100.0%)1,102,783 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Michigan

Household Vehicle Usage in Michigan
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle91,021 (3.1%)196,830 (17.8%)
1 Vehicle810,722 (27.9%)559,394 (50.7%)
2 Vehicles1,272,373 (43.8%)268,965 (24.4%)
3 or more Vehicles732,354 (25.2%)77,594 (7.0%)
Total2,906,470 (100.0%)1,102,783 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Michigan

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Michigan

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,192,7901,713,680
Median Property Value$170,500$220,200
Median Household Income$61,033$434,361
Monthly Housing Costs$565$120,562
Real Estate Taxes$2,419$60,944

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Michigan

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Michigan
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000178,257 (14.9%)72,360 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $99,999176,022 (14.8%)161,593 (9.4%)
$100,000 to $299,999571,724 (47.9%)962,223 (56.1%)
$300,000 to $499,999184,381 (15.5%)369,163 (21.5%)
$500,000 to $749,99952,067 (4.4%)99,320 (5.8%)
$750,000 to $999,99915,315 (1.3%)28,666 (1.7%)
$1,000,000 or more15,024 (1.3%)20,355 (1.2%)
Total1,192,790 (100.0%)1,713,680 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Michigan

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Michigan
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00057,689 (4.8%)35,103 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $24,999145,963 (12.2%)30,246 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999116,271 (9.8%)75,754 (4.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999167,396 (14.0%)76,552 (4.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999222,620 (18.7%)146,992 (8.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999155,877 (13.1%)277,295 (16.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999166,882 (14.0%)269,432 (15.7%)
$150,000 or more160,092 (13.4%)403,048 (23.5%)
Total1,192,790 (100.0%)1,713,680 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Michigan

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Michigan
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x470,880 (39.5%)98,101 (5.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x209,444 (17.6%)731,901 (42.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x137,697 (11.5%)434,220 (25.3%)
4.0x or more358,703 (30.1%)212,822 (12.4%)
Total1,192,790 (100.0%)1,713,680 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Michigan

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Michigan
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80098,332 (8.2%)6,882 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,499202,572 (17.0%)69,444 (4.1%)
$800 to $1,499788,376 (66.1%)222,020 (13.0%)
Total1,192,790 (100.0%)1,713,680 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Michigan

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Michigan

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Michigan
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years650,981 (97.2%)18,722 (2.8%)
6 to 18 Years1,564,125 (96.9%)49,433 (3.1%)
19 to 25 Years875,492 (91.4%)82,006 (8.6%)
26 to 34 Years1,039,496 (89.9%)117,355 (10.1%)
35 to 44 Years1,087,085 (92.1%)93,613 (7.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,160,088 (93.7%)78,027 (6.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,316,376 (95.0%)69,571 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,053,520 (99.6%)4,627 (0.4%)
75 Years and older687,619 (99.8%)1,657 (0.2%)
Total9,434,782 (94.8%)515,011 (5.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Michigan

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Michigan
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born650,981 (97.2%)18,722 (2.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,564,125 (96.9%)49,433 (3.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen875,492 (91.4%)82,006 (8.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Michigan

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Michigan
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,072,679 (92.9%)82,190 (7.1%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,512,498 (92.3%)125,735 (7.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,513,337 (93.4%)107,036 (6.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,345,054 (94.8%)73,353 (5.2%)
$100,000 and over3,884,646 (97.0%)119,366 (3.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Michigan

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Michigan
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6291,653 (43.5%)400,946 (59.9%)
6 to 18 Years590,272 (36.6%)1,074,717 (66.6%)
19 to 25 Years208,643 (21.8%)700,324 (73.1%)
25 to 34 Years287,911 (24.9%)791,460 (68.4%)
35 to 44 Years257,130 (21.8%)874,473 (74.1%)
45 to 54 Years249,893 (20.2%)958,339 (77.4%)
55 to 64 Years343,952 (24.8%)1,061,429 (76.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,013,970 (95.8%)701,688 (66.3%)
75 Years and over681,894 (98.9%)502,859 (73.0%)
Total3,925,318 (39.5%)7,066,235 (71.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Michigan

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Michigan
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,828 (0.6%)1,977 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years63,321 (7.7%)35,588 (4.6%)
18 to 34 Years98,816 (8.7%)88,854 (8.0%)
35 to 64 Years259,863 (13.8%)281,428 (14.7%)
65 to 74 Years127,251 (25.3%)124,074 (22.4%)
75 Years and over131,517 (45.7%)188,681 (47.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Michigan

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Michigan: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,254 (0.4%)1,211 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years4,744 (0.6%)4,024 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years11,205 (1.0%)8,179 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years66,229 (3.5%)40,629 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years61,149 (12.1%)30,798 (5.6%)
75 Years and over74,831 (26.0%)71,603 (17.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Michigan: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,054 (0.4%)1,018 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years5,741 (0.7%)6,636 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years13,832 (1.2%)13,978 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years40,553 (2.1%)45,485 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years18,839 (3.7%)19,129 (3.5%)
75 Years and over20,675 (7.2%)33,656 (8.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Michigan: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years53,423 (6.5%)26,351 (3.4%)
18 to 34 Years71,214 (6.2%)59,523 (5.4%)
35 to 64 Years104,763 (5.6%)114,130 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years26,906 (5.3%)26,001 (4.7%)
75 Years and over32,063 (11.1%)51,771 (12.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Michigan: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years5,444 (0.7%)4,027 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years15,430 (1.3%)15,534 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years128,986 (6.8%)162,067 (8.4%)
65 to 74 Years63,501 (12.6%)84,455 (15.2%)
75 Years and over71,201 (24.7%)130,177 (32.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Michigan: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years10,832 (1.3%)6,590 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years11,690 (1.0%)9,013 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years46,683 (2.5%)56,468 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years19,342 (3.8%)23,212 (4.2%)
75 Years and over27,286 (9.5%)48,643 (12.1%)

Technology Access in Michigan

Computing Device Access in Michigan

Computing Device Access in Michigan
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop3,104,62377.4%
Smartphone3,476,21586.7%
Tablet2,472,12861.7%
No Computing Device264,2586.6%
Total4,009,253100.0%

Internet Access in Michigan

Internet Access in Michigan
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet8,3750.2%
Broadband Home2,831,30470.6%
Cellular Data Only504,06412.6%
Satellite Internet266,0736.6%
No Internet479,91212.0%
Total4,009,253100.0%

Michigan Summary

Michigan is a state located in the Great Lakes region of the United States. It is the tenth most populous state in the country, with a population of approximately 9.9 million people as of 2019. Michigan is bordered by four of the five Great Lakes, as well as the Canadian province of Ontario. It is the only state to be bordered by four of the five Great Lakes.

History

The history of Michigan dates back to the early 17th century, when French explorers first arrived in the area. The French established a trading post in the area in 1668, and the area was ceded to the British in 1763. The area was then ceded to the United States in 1783, and Michigan became a state in 1837.
Michigan has a long and varied history, and has played an important role in the development of the United States. During the 19th century, Michigan was a major center of the industrial revolution, and was home to many of the nation’s leading manufacturers. Michigan was also a major center of the labor movement, and was the birthplace of the United Auto Workers union.

Geography

Michigan is located in the Great Lakes region of the United States. It is bordered by four of the five Great Lakes, as well as the Canadian province of Ontario. Michigan is the only state to be bordered by four of the five Great Lakes.
Michigan is divided into two distinct regions: the Upper Peninsula and the Lower Peninsula. The Upper Peninsula is largely rural and sparsely populated, while the Lower Peninsula is more densely populated and home to the majority of the state’s population.
Michigan is home to a variety of landscapes, from the rolling hills of the Upper Peninsula to the flat plains of the Lower Peninsula. The state is also home to numerous rivers, lakes, and streams, as well as the Great Lakes.

Economy

The economy of Michigan is largely based on manufacturing and agriculture. The state is home to a number of major manufacturing companies, including General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler. Michigan is also home to a number of agricultural products, including corn, soybeans, and wheat.
Michigan is also home to a number of major universities, including the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University. These universities are major economic drivers in the state, providing jobs and research opportunities.

Demographics

As of 2019, the population of Michigan was approximately 9.9 million people. The state is home to a diverse population, with the largest ethnic groups being White (78.3%), African American (14.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (5.2%).
The median household income in Michigan is $54,909, and the median home value is $169,000. The state has a poverty rate of 14.2%, and the unemployment rate is 4.3%.

Conclusion

Michigan is a state located in the Great Lakes region of the United States. It is the tenth most populous state in the country, with a population of approximately 9.9 million people as of 2019. Michigan is bordered by four of the five Great Lakes, as well as the Canadian province of Ontario. It is the only state to be bordered by four of the five Great Lakes.
The economy of Michigan is largely based on manufacturing and agriculture. The state is home to a number of major manufacturing companies, as well as a variety of agricultural products. Michigan is also home to a number of major universities, which are major economic drivers in the state.
The population of Michigan is diverse, with the largest ethnic groups being White (78.3%), African American (14.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (5.2%). The median household income in Michigan is $54,909, and the median home value is $169,000. The state has a poverty rate of 14.2%, and the unemployment rate is 4.3%.

Common Questions

When was Michigan Incorporated?
Michigan was Incorporated into the Union on Jan 26, 1837.
What is the Total Area of Michigan?
Total Area of Michigan is 96,713 Square Miles.
What is the Total Land Area of Michigan?
Total Land Area of Michigan is 56,528 Square Miles.
What is the Total Water Area of Michigan?
Total Water Area of Michigan is 40,185 Square Miles.
What is the Average Elevation in Michigan?
Average Elevation in Michigan is 900 Feet.
What is the Highest Elevation in Michigan?
Highest Elevation in Michigan is 1,979 Feet.
What is the Lowest Elevation in Michigan?
Lowest Elevation in Michigan is 572 Feet.
What is the Population Density in Michigan?
Population Density in Michigan is 177.9 People per Square Mile.
What is the Total Population of Michigan?
Total Population of Michigan is 10,057,921.
What is the Total Male Population of Michigan?
Total Male Population of Michigan is 4,993,696.
What is the Total Female Population of Michigan?
Total Female Population of Michigan is 5,064,225.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Michigan?
There are 98.61 Males per 100 Females in Michigan.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Michigan?
There are 101.41 Females per 100 Males in Michigan.
What is the Median Population Age in Michigan?
Median Population Age in Michigan is 39.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Michigan
Average Family Size in Michigan is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Michigan
Average Household Size in Michigan is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Michigan?
Per Capita income in Michigan is $37,929.
What is the Median Family Income in Michigan?
Median Family Income in Michigan is $87,221.
What is the Median Household income in Michigan?
Median Household Income in Michigan is $68,505.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Michigan?
Income or Wage Gap in Michigan is 31.6%.
Women in Michigan earn 68.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Michigan?
Family Income Deficit in Michigan is $11,099.
Families that are below poverty line in Michigan earn $11,099 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Michigan?
Inequality or Gini Index in Michigan is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Michigan?
There are 5,022,353 People in the Labor Forcein in Michigan.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Michigan?
61.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Michigan.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Michigan?
Unemployment Rate in Michigan is 6.0%.