Michigan
StatePopulation: 10,037,261 (2023 estimate)
Demographic, economic, and housing data for Michigan from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Figures cover the full state — drill into any county or city below for local breakdowns.
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024). Unemployment rate from BLS LAUS (more current).
Quick Facts — Michigan
- What is the median household income in Michigan?
- The median household income in Michigan is $71,149 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Michigan?
- The poverty rate in Michigan is 8.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Michigan?
- $217,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Michigan?
- The median gross rent in Michigan is $1,084 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Michigan residents have a college degree?
- 31.8% of adults in Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
10,051,595
Median Income
$71,149
Median Home Value
$217,600
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Unemployment (Dec 2025)
5.0%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$14,005 (+24.5%)
Home Value:
+$62,700 (+40.5%)
Poverty Rate:
-1.1 pp (-11.1%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.7 pp (+9.3%)
Unemployment:
-0.1 pp (-1.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
10,051,595
Median Age
40.0
Female
50.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 73.0%
Black 13.4%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 6.3%
Other 1.8%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
1.2%
Chinese
0.6%
Korean
0.3%
Filipino
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
4.0%
Puerto Rican
0.5%
Cuban
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$71,149
±$286
Per Capita Income
$98,676
Median Family Income
$90,947
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Child Poverty Rate
14.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
13.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
28.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.0%
$10–15k
3.9%
$15–25k
7.1%
$25–35k
7.6%
$35–50k
11.8%
$50–75k
16.9%
$75–100k
13.4%
$100–150k
16.9%
$150–200k
8.3%
$200k+
9.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
4,599,683
Owner-Occupied
72.9%
Renter-Occupied
27.1%
Vacancy Rate
12.2%
Median Home Value
$217,600
Median Gross Rent
$1,084
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
17.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
40.6%
Home Price Appreciation (FHFA HPI)
1-Year
+5.6%
5-Year
+53.1%
HPI (2025 Q4)
571.0
Source: FHFA House Price Index, base 1991 Q1 = 100.
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
8.0%
$50–100k
10.2%
$100–200k
12.5%
$200–300k
24.3%
$300–500k
21.0%
$500k–$1M
8.0%
$1M+
1.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
8.8%
$500–1k
33.5%
$1–1.5k
38.0%
$1.5–2k
13.2%
$2–2.5k
3.9%
$2.5–3.5k
1.1%
$3.5k+
1.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.1%
1 vehicle
34.5%
2 vehicles
38.4%
3+
20.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
72.0%
Single-fam. att.
4.7%
2–4 units
2.2%
5–19 units
4.2%
20+ units
5.6%
Mobile home
5.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
14.5%
1940–1969
7.0%
1970–1999
15.1%
2000–2009
10.2%
2010+
4.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
91.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
31.8%
Graduate Degree
12.5%
Some College / Associate
22.2%
Less Than High School
2.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Unemployment Rate
5.8%
Work from Home
12.0%
Self-Employed
5.1%
Government Workers
11.4%
Private For-Profit
83.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
23.3%
Manufacturing
18.4%
Retail
10.8%
Prof. Services
10.1%
Arts/Entmt.
8.6%
Finance
5.8%
Construction
5.8%
Transportation
4.8%
Public Admin
3.5%
Wholesale
2.1%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture
1.1%
Occupation
Management
39.9%
Sales
19.6%
Production
16.3%
Food Prep
16.2%
Construction
7.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
24.4 min
Drove Alone
75.6%
Carpool
8.0%
Public Transit
1.0%
Work from Home
12.0%
Walked
2.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
4,040,168
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
46.3%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
16.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.5%
5–9
5.9%
10–14
6.2%
15–19
6.5%
20–24
6.6%
25–34
13.1%
35–44
12.0%
45–54
12.2%
55–64
6.7%
65–74
7.1%
75–84
11.0%
85+
5.1%
Under 18: 21.4%
Working age (18–64): 78.6%
65 and over: 18.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
7.0%
Naturalized Citizen
56.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
3.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
51.7%
Latin America
19.5%
Europe
17.5%
Africa
6.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.1%
With a Disability
14.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
95.0%
Uninsured
5.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
89.3%
Has a Computer
94.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
88.4%
Moved from Abroad
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023