Michigan Population Demographics
- Total population (2023 est.): 10,037,261; down 0.4% from 2020 (10,077,331).
- Land area: 56,539 sq mi; population density: 177.6 per sq mi (68.6 per km²).
- Median age (2022 ACS): 40.1 years; Under 18: 21.8%; 18–64: 59.5%; 65+: 18.7%.
- Sex: Female 50.8%; Male 49.2%.
- Race/ethnicity: White, non-Hispanic 73.9%; Black 13.6%; Hispanic/Latino 5.6%; Asian 3.4%; Two or more races 2.9%; American Indian/Alaska Native 0.7%; Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander 0.1%.
- Households: ~4.0 million; average household size 2.48.
- Insight: Michigan is slightly older than the U.S. overall and has experienced modest population decline since 2020, with density concentrated in the Detroit metro (Wayne–Oakland–Macomb).
Important Facts About Michigan
- 26th state (1837); 2020 Census population 10,077,331; Lansing is the capital, Detroit the largest city.
- Two peninsulas on four Great Lakes with the world’s longest freshwater coastline (3,288 miles); 11,000+ inland lakes and about 129 lighthouses (most in the U.S.).
- Mackinac Bridge (opened 1957) spans 26,372 feet with a 3,800-foot main span, linking the peninsulas.
- Natural icons: Isle Royale National Park, Pictured Rocks, and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshores.
- History: Detroit founded 1701; the 1936–37 Flint Sit-Down Strike reshaped U.S. labor relations.
- Culture/architecture: Motown Records began in 1959; Detroit became the first U.S. UNESCO City of Design in 2015.
- Economy: global auto hub home to GM, Ford, and Stellantis North America; leading U.S. center for motor-vehicle manufacturing and R&D.
- Agriculture: second only to California in crop diversity (300+ commodities); No. 1 in tart cherries and pickling cucumbers; major producer of apples, blueberries, and dry beans.
- Tourism: the “Pure Michigan” brand attracts millions annually to lakes, trails, historic sites, and vibrant arts and food scenes.
Michigan Email User Demographics
- State context: Population ~10.0M; land area 56,539 sq mi; population density ~177 people/sq mi.
- Estimated email users: ~7.7M residents (ages 13+), based on Michigan’s population and U.S. email adoption rates.
- Age distribution of email users: 13–17: 6%; 18–29: 18%; 30–49: 33%; 50–64: 25%; 65+: 18%.
- Gender breakdown: Female 51%; Male 49%.
- Racial/ethnic composition of email users: White (non-Hispanic) 72%; Black 14%; Hispanic (any race) 6%; Asian 4%; Multiracial/Other (incl. Native American, Pacific Islander) 4%.
- Notable insight: Email adoption among Michigan adults is near-universal (~92%), with slightly lower rates in 65+; the largest concentrations of email users are in the Detroit metro, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor areas.
Phone Usage Statistics in Michigan State
- Context: Michigan’s population density is about 177 people per square mile (2023).
- Estimated phone users: ≈7.5 million residents (age 13+) use smartphones, roughly 75% of the total population (derived from 2023 population and Pew adoption rates).
- Age distribution (ownership rates): 13–17: 95%; 18–29: 97%; 30–49: 96%; 50–64: 89%; 65+: 76% (yielding a user base weighted toward ages 30–64).
- Gender breakdown: Ownership is nearly even (men 89%, women 88%); Michigan’s user base is therefore ≈49% male and 51% female, tracking the state’s population split.
- Racial/ethnic composition: Adoption is high across groups, so users closely mirror Michigan’s population mix: ≈74% White (non-Hispanic), 14% Black, 6% Hispanic (any race), 4% Asian, and ~2% Native American/multiracial/other.
Notes: Estimates apply national Pew Research Center 2024 smartphone ownership rates to Michigan’s 2023 Census demographic structure to quantify the state’s phone-user base and its composition.
Social Media User Statistics in Michigan
Michigan population ~10.0M; estimated social media users (13+): ~6.2M.
Age adoption (mirroring US rates): 13–17 ~90%; 18–29 ~84%; 30–49 ~81%; 50–64 ~73%; 65+ ~45%.
Gender among users: ~51% female, 49% male.
Platform users in Michigan (adults; est.): Google (YouTube) ~6.5M; Facebook ~5.3M; Instagram ~3.7M; X/Twitter ~1.8M; Discord ~1.0M; Tinder ~0.8M; Bumble ~0.5M; OnlyFans ~0.24M.
Insight: YouTube and Facebook have the broadest reach; Instagram, Discord, Tinder, and Bumble skew 18–34; OnlyFans remains niche.
Notes: Counts apply US usage rates to Michigan’s 18+ population (~7.8M) and include teens only in the total; figures rounded.
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Counties in Michigan
- Alcona
- Alger
- Allegan
- Alpena
- Antrim
- Arenac
- Baraga
- Barry
- Bay
- Benzie
- Berrien
- Branch
- Calhoun
- Cass
- Charlevoix
- Cheboygan
- Chippewa
- Clare
- Clinton
- Crawford
- Delta
- Dickinson
- Eaton
- Emmet
- Genesee
- Gladwin
- Gogebic
- Grand Traverse
- Gratiot
- Hillsdale
- Houghton
- Huron
- Ingham
- Ionia
- Iosco
- Iron
- Isabella
- Jackson
- Kalamazoo
- Kalkaska
- Kent
- Keweenaw
- Lake
- Lapeer
- Leelanau
- Lenawee
- Livingston
- Luce
- Mackinac
- Macomb
- Manistee
- Marquette
- Mason
- Mecosta
- Menominee
- Midland
- Missaukee
- Monroe
- Montcalm
- Montmorency
- Muskegon
- Newaygo
- Oakland
- Oceana
- Ogemaw
- Ontonagon
- Osceola
- Oscoda
- Otsego
- Ottawa
- Presque Isle
- Roscommon
- Saginaw
- Saint Clair
- Saint Joseph
- Sanilac
- Schoolcraft
- Shiawassee
- Tuscola
- Van Buren
- Washtenaw
- Wayne
- Wexford