Michigan
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Michigan Population News Articles
Population Density
Historic & Projected Growth
Population by County
POPULATION DENSITY
People per square mile, 2010: 174.8
People per square mile, 2020: 178.0
HISTORIC & PROJECTED GROWTH 1790 TO 2040
Year |
Population |
1790 |
0 |
1800 |
0 |
1810 |
4,762 |
1820 |
8,896 |
1830 |
31,639 |
1840 |
212,267 |
1850 |
397,654 |
1860 |
749,113 |
1870 |
1,184,059 |
1880 |
1,636,937 |
1890 |
2,093,890 |
1900 |
2,420,982 |
1910 |
2,810,173 |
1920 |
3,668,412 |
1930 |
4,842,325 |
1940 |
5,256,106 |
1950 |
6,371,766 |
1960 |
7,823,194 |
1970 |
8,881,826 |
1980 |
9,262,044 |
1990 |
9,295,297 |
2000 |
9,938,444 |
2010 |
9,883,640 |
2020 |
10,077,331 |
2030 |
10,068,941 |
2040 |
9,960,115 |
SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of the Census & Weldon Cooper Center, Demographics Research Group
(The Census Bureau and Weldon Cooper Center have not yet provided updated State projections to reflect 2020 census numbers.)
Population by County
Census 2020 Population |
Census 2010 Population |
Change from 2000 |
Percent Change |
|
MICHIGAN |
10,077,331 |
9,883,640 |
193,691 |
1.96% |
Alcona County |
10167 |
10,942 |
-775 |
-7.08% |
Alger County |
8842 |
9,601 |
-759 |
-7.91% |
Allegan County |
120502 |
111,408 |
9,094 |
8.16% |
Alpena County |
28907 |
29,598 |
-691 |
-2.33% |
Antrim County |
23431 |
23,580 |
-149 |
-0.63% |
Arenac County |
15002 |
15,899 |
-897 |
-5.64% |
Baraga County |
8158 |
8,860 |
-702 |
-7.92% |
Barry County |
62423 |
59,173 |
3,250 |
5.49% |
Bay County |
103856 |
107,771 |
-3,915 |
-3.63% |
Benzie County |
17970 |
17,525 |
445 |
2.54% |
Berrien County |
154316 |
156,813 |
-2,497 |
-1.59% |
Branch County |
44862 |
45,248 |
-386 |
-0.85% |
Calhoun County |
134310 |
136,146 |
-1,836 |
-1.35% |
Cass County |
51589 |
52,293 |
-704 |
-1.35% |
Charlevoix County |
26054 |
25,949 |
105 |
0.40% |
Cheboygan County |
25579 |
26,152 |
-573 |
-2.19% |
Chippewa County |
36785 |
38,520 |
-1,735 |
-4.50% |
Clare County |
30856 |
30,926 |
-70 |
-0.23% |
Clinton County |
79128 |
75,382 |
3,746 |
4.97% |
Crawford County |
12988 |
14,074 |
-1,086 |
-7.72% |
Delta County |
36903 |
37,069 |
-166 |
-0.45% |
Dickinson County |
25947 |
26,168 |
-221 |
-0.84% |
Eaton County |
109175 |
107,759 |
1,416 |
1.31% |
Emmet County |
34112 |
32,694 |
1,418 |
4.34% |
Genesee County |
406211 |
425,790 |
-19,579 |
-4.60% |
Gladwin County |
25386 |
25,692 |
-306 |
-1.19% |
Gogebic County |
14380 |
16,427 |
-2,047 |
-12.46% |
Grand Traverse County |
95238 |
86,986 |
8,252 |
9.49% |
Gratiot County |
41761 |
42,476 |
-715 |
-1.68% |
Hillsdale County |
45746 |
46,688 |
-942 |
-2.02% |
Houghton County |
37361 |
36,628 |
733 |
2.00% |
Huron County |
31407 |
33,118 |
-1,711 |
-5.17% |
Ingham County |
284900 |
280,895 |
4,005 |
1.43% |
Ionia County |
66804 |
63,905 |
2,899 |
4.54% |
Iosco County |
25237 |
25,887 |
-650 |
-2.51% |
Iron County |
11631 |
11,817 |
-186 |
-1.57% |
Isabella County |
64394 |
70,311 |
-5,917 |
-8.42% |
Jackson County |
160366 |
160,248 |
118 |
0.07% |
Kalamazoo County |
261670 |
250,331 |
11,339 |
4.53% |
Kalkaska County |
17939 |
17,153 |
786 |
4.58% |
Kent County |
657974 |
602,622 |
55,352 |
9.19% |
Keweenaw County |
2046 |
2,156 |
-110 |
-5.10% |
Lake County |
12096 |
11,539 |
557 |
4.83% |
Lapeer County |
88619 |
88,319 |
300 |
0.34% |
Leelanau County |
22301 |
21,708 |
593 |
2.73% |
Lenawee County |
99423 |
99,892 |
-469 |
-0.47% |
Livingston County |
193866 |
180,967 |
12,899 |
7.13% |
Luce County |
5339 |
6,631 |
-1,292 |
-19.48% |
Mackinac County |
10834 |
11,113 |
-279 |
-2.51% |
Macomb County |
881217 |
840,978 |
40,239 |
4.78% |
Manistee County |
25032 |
24,733 |
299 |
1.21% |
Marquette County |
66017 |
67,077 |
-1,060 |
-1.58% |
Mason County |
29052 |
28,705 |
347 |
1.21% |
Mecosta County |
39714 |
42,798 |
-3,084 |
-7.21% |
Menominee County |
23502 |
24,029 |
-527 |
-2.19% |
Midland County |
83494 |
83,629 |
-135 |
-0.16% |
Missaukee County |
15052 |
14,849 |
203 |
1.37% |
Monroe County |
154809 |
152,021 |
2,788 |
1.83% |
Montcalm County |
66614 |
63,342 |
3,272 |
5.17% |
Montmorency County |
9153 |
9,765 |
-612 |
-6.27% |
Muskegon County |
175824 |
172,188 |
3,636 |
2.11% |
Newaygo County |
49978 |
48,460 |
1,518 |
3.13% |
Oakland County |
1274395 |
1,202,362 |
72,033 |
5.99% |
Oceana County |
26659 |
26,570 |
89 |
0.33% |
Ogemaw County |
20770 |
21,699 |
-929 |
-4.28% |
Ontonagon County |
5816 |
6,780 |
-964 |
-14.22% |
Osceola County |
22891 |
23,528 |
-637 |
-2.71% |
Oscoda County |
8219 |
8,640 |
-421 |
-4.87% |
Otsego County |
25091 |
24,164 |
927 |
3.84% |
Ottawa County |
296200 |
263,801 |
32,399 |
12.28% |
Presque Isle County |
12982 |
13,376 |
-394 |
-2.95% |
Roscommon County |
23459 |
24,449 |
-990 |
-4.05% |
Saginaw County |
190124 |
200,169 |
-10,045 |
-5.02% |
St. Clair County |
160383 |
163,040 |
-2,657 |
-1.63% |
St. Joseph County |
60939 |
61,295 |
-356 |
-0.58% |
Sanilac County |
40611 |
43,114 |
-2,503 |
-5.81% |
Schoolcraft County |
8047 |
8,485 |
-438 |
-5.16% |
Shiawassee County |
68094 |
70,648 |
-2,554 |
-3.62% |
Tuscola County |
53323 |
55,729 |
-2,406 |
-4.32% |
Van Buren County |
75587 |
76,258 |
-671 |
-0.88% |
Washtenaw County |
372258 |
344,791 |
27,467 |
7.97% |
Wayne County |
1793561 |
1,820,584 |
-27,023 |
-1.48% |
Wexford County |
33673 |
32,735 |
938 |
2.87% |
SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of the Census
Michigan Population News Articles
Detroit has an air pollution problem, and it’s impacting climate change, residents’ health – Sept 25, 2024
Michigan county to monitor deputies’ contacts with ‘illegal immigrants’ in controversial move – Sept 24, 2024
Newaygo, Michigan, plastics facility sparks concerns over pollution and climate impact – Sept 16, 2024
New bill would help protect overburdened Michigan communities from further pollution – Sept 12, 2024
Report: Michigan’s weak pollution cleanups are costing future generations – Sept 9, 2024
To tackle climate change, Michigan enlists a ‘corps’ of volunteers – July 15, 2024
Does Michigan have sanctuary cities? Here’s where and what it means – July 14, 2024
Methane leaks from Michigan landfills pose environmental threat – July 5, 2024
EPA’s latest Climate Indicators Report shows significant changes for Michigan, Great Lakes – July 4, 2024
Michigan Has 2 of the Dirtiest Cities in America in 2024 – July 3, 2024
Births to Hispanic families main reason Michigan’s population didn’t drop again from 2022 to 2023 – June 28, 2024
As rain patterns evolve in Michigan, farmers adjust to droughts and deluges – November 27, 2023
Legislative leftovers: Michigan environmental bills pushed to 2024 – November 25, 2023
Grants will help communities upgrade water infrastructure – November 15, 2023
Refugees, immigrants can get driver’s license help at Dearborn resource fair – November 4, 2023
Experts at Michigan DNR give insight on why bird population is rapidly declining – November 3, 2023
Michigan House passes climate change reform, mandating clean energy by 2040 – November 3. 2023
Discover the Largest Cities in Michigan (By Population, Total Area, and Economic Impact) – July 15, 2023
MDHHS provides guidance on protecting your health during air quality events due to wildfire smoke – July 14, 2023
Cities call it public safety, but new rules put Michigan’s homeless in the crosshairs – July 6, 2023
National home construction is up but Michigan’s new builds lag by 21% – July 1, 2023
Higher temperatures in West Michigan reflect impact of climate change – Jan 23, 2023
Michigan winters are super cloudy and getting worse. Here’s how to deal. – Jan 18, 2023
Michigan voters want to see more climate action this legislative session – Jan 18, 2023
Flood of concern; Au Train river overflowing its banks – Dec 28, 2022
Michigan’s climate haven is gleaming blue in a country of growing drought – Dec 23, 2022
Warning: People and Pets Stay Out of Huron River Due to Spill – Aug 3, 2022
Potter Park Zoo encourages people to help save monarch butterfly population – Aug 2, 2022
GV professor believes climate change poses threats in West Michigan – Aug 1, 2022
On Higgins Lake, distrust and old grudges cloud septic debate – July 29, 2022
2 fastest-growing cities in Michigan – July 24, 2022
Michigan farm accused of contaminating water sources with animal waste – March 29, 2022
Michigan residents should expect ‘more frequent encounters’ with spring pests in 2022, study says – March 23, 2022
Michigan primary care doctors push for more state investment to address worsening shortage – March 22, 2022
Asthma rates rise in Michigan: ‘It’s every other patient I’m seeing right now’ – March 16, 2022
Report: Climate change threatens these 29 Michigan chemical sites – March 16, 2022
While electric cars clean up the roads, neighbors of auto plants still hit by pollution – December 17, 2021
60 degrees in December? Good for golfers, tough on Michigan’s climate – December 14, 2021
These are the ‘toxic hot spots’ where Michiganders may face cancer-causing air pollution – December 13, 2021
Detroit officials call on city to permanently ban company operating along Detroit River – December 9, 2021
Agriculture Forum: Permanently protecting farming in Leelanau – November 27, 2021
Flint treatment plant sewage spill was biggest of last week — nearly 32 million gallons – September 28, 2021
Ignored warnings, deferred maintenance caused Michigan dams to collapse – September 20, 2021
Landfill gas to energy facility in Salem Township ordered to pay $750,000 in settlement over reported Clean Air Act violations – September 10, 2021
Plastic pollution is constant threat along West Michigan’s lakeshore – July 12, 2021
Yes, mosquitoes are worse in Michigan this summer. And it ain’t over – July 12, 2021
Sewage overflow affecting water statewide – July 9, 2021
Detroit Flooding Previews Risks from a Warming Climate – July 1, 2021
Poison Ivy Is On The Rise In Michigan, Here’s How To Identify It – June 23, 2021
Michigan warns of PFAS contamination in Lake Superior smelt – March 24, 2021
Landfill gas plant, chemical supplier fined for air pollution violations – March 23, 2021
Michigan communities turn to wetlands to prevent damage during floods – March 16, 2021
Sierra Club and Environment Michigan File Notice of Intent To Sue AK Steel – March 15, 2021