Population of Michigan

Analysis# Michigan Population Analysis Michigan's population of 10.06 million in 2024 reflects modest growth, with only 1.75% expansion over the past decade—significantly below the 7.4% U.S. average—positioning it as the 10th most populous state despite representing a relative decline in national ranking. The state's peak growth occurred in the 1930s, capturing a decade when industrial expansion and automotive manufacturing drove substantial in-migration, contrasting sharply with recent stagnation tied to post-2008 manufacturing contraction and regional demographic shifts. Over 124 years of recorded data (1900–2024), Michigan's growth trajectory reveals a maturing industrial economy that has failed