Michigan

State

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    US Senator
    Gary Peters
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Elissa Slotkin
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    40.2
    0.249% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    13.2%
    1.2% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $72,875
    2.43% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    4.52M
    0.316% 1-year growth

    About

    10.4% of the households in Michigan reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    96.9% of the residents in Michigan are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Michigan are University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (17,020 degrees awarded in 2024), Michigan State University (13,017 degrees), and Wayne State University (6,566 degrees).

    Most people in Michigan drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Michigan was 2 cars per household.

    Michigan borders Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

    Photo by Christian Collins
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    Population & Diversity

    Michigan is home to a population of N/A people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.18% of Michigan residents were born outside of the country (724k people).

    In 2024, there were 5.52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.29M people) in Michigan than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.32M Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 343k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Michigan are Spanish (298,830 households), Arabic (172,609 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (46,756 households).

    Population & Diversity

    Population by Location

    Sex
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    The 3 PUMAS with the highest resident population
    1. Wayne County (Northwest) PUMA, MI
      203,808
    2. Kent County (Central)--Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI
      199,886
    3. Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI
      198,692

    In 2024 there were 10,077,761 residents in Michigan.

    The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) with the highest resident population were Wayne County (Northwest) PUMA, MI (203,808 people), Kent County (Central)--Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI (199,886 people), and Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta & Osceola Counties PUMA, MI (198,692 people).

    The following map shows all of the states in Michigan colored by the resident population.

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    Residents by Gender and Age

    RACE/ETHNICITY
    5,083,571
    Women
    50.4%
    4,994,190
    Men
    49.6%

    The resident population of United States in 2024 was 10,077,761 inhabitants, with 49.6% men, and 50.4% women.

    The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Michigan.

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    Citizenship

    96.9%
    2024 Citizenship
    96.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.9% of Michigan residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Michigan was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Michigan
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      7.29M ± 4.82k
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      1.32M ± 6.03k
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      343k ± 2.77k
    5.87%
    Hispanic Population
    592k people

    In 2024, there were 5.52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.29M people) in Michigan than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.32M Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 343k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    5.87% of the people in Michigan are hispanic (592k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Michigan as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      83,098 ± 7,048 people
    2. India
      80,532 ± 6,939 people
    3. Iraq
      55,181 ± 5,751 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 83,098 Michigan residents, followed by India with 80,532 and Iraq with 55,181.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    7.18%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    724k people
    6.99%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    702k people

    As of 2024, 7.18% of Michigan residents (724k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Michigan was 6.99%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Non-English Households

    Most Common Non-English Languages
    1. Spanish
      298,830 households (3.13%)
    2. Arabic
      172,609 households (1.81%)
    3. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
      46,756 households (0.49%)

    10.4% of the households in Michigan reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Michigan was Spanish. 3.13% of the households in Michigan reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      165,988 ± 2,317
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      84,580 ± 2,237
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      65,272 ± 1,826

    Michigan has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.96 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Michigan.

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    Health

    95.1% of the population of Michigan has health coverage, with 49.1% on employee plans, 18.8% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 0.89% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1,276 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,276 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1246 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,276 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

    Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,276 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,276 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 21% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    4.91%
    Uninsured
    49.1%
    Employer Coverage
    18.8%
    Medicaid
    14.2%
    Medicare
    12.1%
    Non-Group
    0.89%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Michigan declined by 2.11% from 5.02% to 4.91%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Michigan changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.58 in Michigan.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.6% in Michigan.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 5.5% in Michigan.

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    Economy

    The economy of Michigan employs 4.52M people. In 2024, the largest industries in Michigan were Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (352,819 people), Restaurants & Food Services (276,194 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (245,018 people), and the highest paying industries were Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($141,230), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($134,540), and Computer & peripheral equipment manufacturing ($129,348).

    Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,021. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

    Employment

    Workforce Diversity

    Measure
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    2,159,807
    Women
    47.8%
    2,355,238
    Men
    52.2%

    The workforce of Michigan in 2024 was 4,515,045 people, with 47.8% woman, and 52.2% men.

    The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Michigan.

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    Workforce and Wage by Location

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    RACE/ETHNICITY

    In 2024 there were 4,515,045 people working in Michigan. The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) that concentrated the largest workforce were Oakland County (Southeast) PUMA, MI (103,726 people), Wayne County (Northwest) PUMA, MI (103,593 people), and Kent County (Central)--Grand Rapids City Area PUMA, MI (103,076 people).

    The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Michigan colored by workforce or average wage.

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    Occupations

    4.52M
    2024 Value
    0.316%
    1 Year growth
    ± 0.316%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Michigan grew at a rate of 0.316%, from 4.5M employees to 4.52M employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Michigan, are Other managers (120,900 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (110,595 people), and Registered nurses (105,811 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Michigan.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    4.52M
    2024 Value
    0.316%
    1 Year growth
    ± 0.316%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Michigan grew at a rate of 0.316%, from 4.5M employees to 4.52M employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Michigan, are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (352,819 people), Restaurants & Food Services (276,194 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (245,018 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Michigan, though some of these residents may live in Michigan and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $55,888
    Median earning men ± $311
    $38,970
    Median earning women ± $223

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($76,594), Public Administration ($75,876), and Manufacturing ($69,428).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($59,109), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,484), and Manufacturing ($49,668).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.16%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 14,511
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. 14,249
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 14,187
      Retail Trade

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $39.2M
      Manufacturing
    2. $35.2M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $29.2M
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

    The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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    Domestic Trade

    Domestic Production & Consumption

    Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.
    Top Domestic Production in Dollars
    1. Motorized vehicles
      $244B
    2. Machinery
      $59.5B
    3. Mixed freight
      $50.2B

    In 2024, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $244B, followed by Machinery ($59.5B) and Mixed freight ($50.2B).

    The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

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    Domestic Trade Growth

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    $718B
    2024 Value in Michigan
    $1.16T
    Projected 2050 Value in Michigan
    61.5% growth

    In 2024, total outbound Michigan trade was $718B. This is expected to increase 61.5% to $1.16T by 2050.

    The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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    Interstate Trade

    Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.
    Most Common Trade Partners
    1. Texas
      $47.4B
    2. Ohio
      $39.6B
    3. Indiana
      $31.7B

    In 2024, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $47.4B, followed by Ohio with $39.6B and Indiana and $31.7B.

    The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

    The most partisan county was Missaukee County, MI with 75.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

    Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.3%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.788%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Presidential Popular Vote by County

    Donald J. Trump
    Popular Vote for Michigan
    49.7% for the Republican Party
    Most Partisan Counties in Michigan
    1. Missaukee County, MI
      75.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
    2. Hillsdale County, MI
      73.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
    3. Washtenaw County, MI
      72.6% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

    In the 2024 presidential election, the most partisan county in Michigan was Missaukee County, MI with 75.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

    The following map shows the counties in Michigan colored by their party leaning.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Michigan

    Gary Peters
    Senator from Michigan2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Elissa Slotkin
    Senator from Michigan1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Michigan awarded 128,540 degrees. The student population of Michigan in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 212,786 male students and 278,613 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Michigan are White (79,850 and 67.3%), Black or African American (12,769 and 10.8%), Hispanic or Latino (7,577 and 6.39%), and Asian (6,681 and 5.63%).

    The largest universities in Michigan by number of degrees awarded are University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (17,020 and 13.2%), Michigan State University (13,017 and 10.1%), and Wayne State University (6,566 and 5.11%).

    The most popular majors in Michigan are General Studies (7,146 and 5.56%), General Business Administration & Management (6,502 and 5.06%), and Registered Nursing (5,879 and 4.57%).

    The median tuition costs are $32,873 for private four year colleges, and $14,582 and $18,996 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Michigan, the percentage of applicants admitted was 65.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 491,399 (43.3% men and 56.7% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 491,399 students enrolled in Michigan, 43.3% men and 56.7% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 293,835 records, of which 57.2% were women and 42.8% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Registered Nursing
      3,365 degrees awarded
    2. General Psychology
      2,793 degrees awarded
    3. General Business Administration & Management
      2,569 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Michigan was Registered Nursing with 3,365 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Michigan according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
      17,020 degrees awarded
    2. Michigan State University
      13,017 degrees awarded
    3. Wayne State University
      6,566 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Michigan-Ann Arbor with 17,020 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 54,209 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Michigan, which is 0.729 times less than the 74,331 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 79,850 degrees mean that there were 6.25 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 12,769 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

    The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

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    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($32,873) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,142) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, less-than 2-year ($2,326) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Working Population

    Educational Pyramid

    Measure

    In 2024, 0.935% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.923% of women were in the same situation.

    This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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    Educational Attainment

    Race

    The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Michigan in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (2.31M), Some college (1.86M), and Bachelors Degree (1.48M).

    This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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    Housing & Living

    People in Michigan have an average commute time of 24.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Michigan is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 13.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Michigan. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.43%.

    Housing

    Rent vs Own

    73.2%
    Homeownership
    2024
    62.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 73.2% of the housing units in Michigan were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.9%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $72,875
    Median Household Income
    ± $293
    4.08M
    Number of Households
    ± 15,333

    In 2024, the median household income of the 4.08M households in Michigan grew to $72,875 from the previous year's value of $71,149.

    The following chart displays the households in Michigan distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in Michigan
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in Michigan

    In 2024, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (74.3%)
    2. Worked At Home (13.5%)
    3. Carpooled (7.91%)

    In 2024, 74.3% of workers in Michigan drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.5%) and those who carpooled to work (7.91%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    24.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Michigan have a shorter commute time (24.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.89% of the workforce in Michigan have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Michigan distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Michigan have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 13.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Michigan. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.43%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    13.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Michigan (1.3M out of 9.87M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Michigan is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 17.5% of the children was living in poverty in Michigan. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 7.2%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 443 in Michigan. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 35.3% per 100,000 population.

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