Michigan population holds steady at 10.1 million

Michigan’s population remained stable at approximately 10.1 million residents in 2025, with the state losing about 12,575 people, a decrease of less than half a percent from the previous year, according to US Census Bureau data released this week.

Detroit and Grand Rapids, the state’s two largest cities, each saw a 0.5% population increase, adding 3,413 and 1,049 residents respectively. Lansing recorded the largest percentage gain among major cities, growing by 1.2% to reach an estimated 114,783 residents.

The Census Bureau also reported that Michigan’s median household income rose to $75,832 in 2025, up from $72,389 in 2024, though it remains below the national median of $84,780. Additionally, about 4% of Michigan households owned an electric vehicle, a rate lower than the 5.5% national average.

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