MICHIGAN
HISTORIC & PROJECTED GROWTH 1790 TO 2050
Sources: Census figures from U.S. Bureau of the Census & *Estimates from Weldon Cooper Center, Demographics Research Group
MICHIGAN POPULATION DENSITY
Michigan Land Area - 56,539 square miles
YEAR | PEOPLE PER SQUARE MILE |
|---|---|
2020 | 178.0 |
2010 | 174.8 |
2000 | 175.8 |
1990 | 164.4 |
1980 | 163.8 |
1970 | 157.0 |
1960 | 138.4 |
1950 | 112.7 |
1940 | 93.0 |
1930 | 85.6 |
1920 | 64.9 |
1910 | 49.7 |
SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of the Census
Michigan Population News Articles
Environmental agencies launch efforts to mitigate industrial pollution on the Detroit and Rouge Rivers – June 10, 2026
Why Michigan is emerging as one of America’s worst-hit climate states - May 25, 2026
Line 5 protesters picket Michigan drinking water conference, see ‘direct threat’ to Great Lakes – May 21, 2026
Detroit fuels Michigan population gain. See new Census numbers for your town - May 14, 2026
Northern Michigan ice storm debris could mean dangerous fire season – May 14, 2026
What percent of the workforce in Michigan are immigrants? – May 13, 2026
Michigan challenging EPA's attempt to rescind climate change rule – Mar 20, 2026
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Toxic plume threatening Ann Arbor water supply named Superfund site – Mar 12, 2026
As Gov. Whitmer seeks additional revenue for environmental cleanups, EGLE outlines its role – Mar 10, 2026
Michigan Democrats score high, Republicans get zeros in national environmental ranking – Mar 6, 2026
Michigan’s Fastest-Growing City Isn’t Where You’d Expect – Nov 6, 2025
Levels of heavy metals distribution near an urban wastewater in Southeastern Michigan – Nov 3, 2025
Immigrants grow Michigan's population, advocates say – Oct 29, 2025
Power-hungry data centers could threaten Michigan's electric grid, say environmental groups – Oct 26, 2025
Michigan ranks among top 20 states with lowest environmental health risks – Oct 24, 2025
Iconic Michigan songbird undergoes concerning population decline – Oct 24, 2025
State can’t collect air quality data in Flint because someone stole the equipment – June 28, 2025
These communities are leading Metro Detroit's population growth – June 27, 2025
Years after high water crisis, lax policies leave Michigan coast vulnerable – June 25, 2025
Lawmakers propose immigration enforcement bills in Michigan, sparking debate – June 26, 2025
Majority of Michigan counties now have more seniors than children – June 16, 2025
Michigan cities fight effects of climate change – June 16, 2025
Homelessness ticks up again in Michigan as housing costs climb – Jan 3, 2025
Michigan's State of the Great Lakes report: a lot of work ahead – Jan 2, 2025
Immigration helps Michigan gain 57K residents, losses to other states shrink – Dec 19, 2024
Domestic Migration Drives Michigan Rural Population Growth from 2020 to 2023 – Dec 16, 2024
State to deploy electric recycling trucks in Southeast Michigan, replacing diesel fleet – Dec 16, 2024
Michigan environmental groups push for public study into Wyandotte BASF site pollution – Dec 10, 2024
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