Michigan State, Local Data & Statistics

Population, Income, Rent & Housing Statistics

Total population: 10,077,761 Household income: $72,875 Rent: $1,129

Overview

Total population

10,077,761

Rent

$1,129

Year built

1972

Household income

$72,875

Per capita income

$40,735

Poverty rate

13.2%

Unemployment rate

4.7%

Household size

2.4 persons

Rent over 30% of income

46.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available, with the exception of the unemployment rate, which is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). ACS 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Michigan

Total population

10,077,761

Adults over 25

7,008,507

Total households

4,076,369

Household size

2.4 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$72,875

Per capita income

$40,735

Poverty rate

13.2%

Unemployment rate

4.7%

Rent over 30% of income

46.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Housing

Rent

$1,129

Year built

1972

Households that rent

26.8%

Households that own

73.2%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.9

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Race

White

73.7%

Black

13.3%

Asian

3.4%

Two or more races

7.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

5.9%

Not Hispanic or Latino

94.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Commute

Commute rate

86.5%

Commute time to work

24 mins

Work from home

13.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Education

Less than high school

28.5%

High school graduate or GED

28%

Some college or associate degree

11.1%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

32.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Comparison of Michigan with: Illinois Ohio Indiana United States

Michigan

Total population10,077,761

Rent$1,129

Year built1972

Household income$72,875

Per capita income$40,735

Poverty rate13.2%

Unemployment rate4.7%

Illinois

Total population12,694,798

Rent$1,274

Year built1971

Household income$83,390

Per capita income$46,406

Poverty rate11.8%

Unemployment rate5%

Ohio

Total population11,810,293

Rent$1,034

Year built1970

Household income$71,389

Per capita income$40,552

Poverty rate13.3%

Unemployment rate4.3%

Indiana

Total population6,851,073

Rent$1,062

Year built1976

Household income$71,957

Per capita income$38,351

Poverty rate12.3%

Unemployment rate4.2%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	StateMichigan	StateIllinois	StateOhio	StateIndiana	CountyUnited States
Total population	10,077,761	12,694,798	11,810,293	6,851,073	334,922,499
Rent	$1,129	$1,274	$1,034	$1,062	$1,413
Year built	1972	1971	1970	1976	1980
Household income	$72,875	$83,390	$71,389	$71,957	$80,734
Per capita income	$40,735	$46,406	$40,552	$38,351	$44,673
Poverty rate	13.2%	11.8%	13.3%	12.3%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	4.7%	5%	4.3%	4.2%	4%

Michigan is compared to its neighboring states — Illinois, Ohio and Indiana — plus the United States overall.

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Summary for Michigan

Michigan has about 10,077,761 residents.

RENT & INCOME

Monthly rent in Michigan is $1,129, which is lower than the United States level of $1,413. Household income in Michigan is $72,875, lower than the United States figure of $80,734. Additionally, the share of residents living below the poverty line is 13.2%, higher than the U.S. rate of 12.5%.

HOUSING & AFFORDABILITY

Owner-occupied households represent 73.2% of homes. About 26.8% of households in Michigan are renters. Around 46.4% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating a high housing cost burden statewide. Many homes were built around 1972, reflecting a generally older housing stock.

EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT

Educational attainment is high, with about 32.4% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. Unemployment in Michigan is 4.7%, higher than the U.S. rate of 4%.

Michigan — Rent vs Household Income

Michigan — Poverty vs Unemployment

💰 Rent in Michigan (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,129 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing, including the apartment or home and essential utilities such as heat, water, and electricity. Even when utilities are billed separately, an estimated average cost for utilities is included, in line with the U.S. Census Bureau’s (ACS) definition of gross rent.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in Michigan

Annual Household Income: $72,875

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in this area — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in Michigan

Estimated Rate: 13.2%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in Michigan

In Michigan, households that rent: 1,092,179 (26.8%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this area?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	1,092,179	26.8%
Owner-Occupied	2,984,190	73.2%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in Michigan

In Michigan, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 507,305 (46.4%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	507,305	46.4%
Other renter households	584,874	53.6%
Total renter households	1,092,179	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in this area are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in Michigan

Less than High School: 1,997,912 people (28.5%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 1,959,491 people (28%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 777,132 people (11.1%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 2,273,972 people (32.4%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 7,008,507

📊 Unemployment Rate in Michigan

Estimated Rate: 4.7%

💡 What does Unemployment Rate mean?

Definition: The unemployment rate is the percentage of people in the labor force who do not have a job but are actively looking for one.

Labor Force = Employed + Unemployed (aged 16+ and actively participating in the workforce).

Formula: (Unemployed ÷ Labor Force) × 100

Does NOT include: People who are retired, students not looking for work, homemakers, or otherwise not seeking employment.

Example: If there are 1000 people in the labor force and 80 are unemployed, then the unemployment rate is 8%.

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Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.