Michigan

Key Details

• Michigan is the tenth most inhabited state in the US in 2023, with a population of 10,033,281.
• In 2022, Michigan had 4,570,173 housing units, of which 11.2% were reported vacant.
• 28% of Michigans have at least completed high school or equivalent educational attainment, and 19.5% have completed a bachelor's degree or higher.
• The 2024 Governor of Michigan is Gretchen Whitmer of the Democratic Party.
• Michigan's median household income is $66,986, which is lower than the national average.
• Michigan's life expectancy at birth is 78 years.

Michigan Population Demographics

Michigan, the tenth most populous state in the U.S., is home to over 10 million residents. The largest ethnic group in Michigan is white residents, comprising 72.5% of the state's population. Hispanics and Blacks comprise 13.1% and 5.5%, respectively, while Asians represent 3.1%, and the remaining 4.3% are from other races. In terms of gender, there is a nearly equal distribution, with 50.8% female and 49.2% male residents.

However, as the population ages, the gender ratio changes, and females outnumber males in the 55–59 age group and beyond. Michigan has a significant immigrant population, with 7% of its residents being immigrants. Additionally, 7% of Michigan residents are native-born U.S. citizens with at least one immigrant parent.

Elections and Voting

Michigan has seven political parties: Democratic, Republican, Libertarian, Natural Law, Green, Working Class, and U.S. taxpayers. The current governor is Gretchen Whitmer from the Democratic party. The President of the State Senate and State Speaker of the House are also Democrats. On the national level, Michigan has 20 Democratic senators and 18 Republican senators. Michigan's voting patterns in presidential elections show similar political leanings.

In the past three elections (2020, 2016, and 2012), over 50% of voters chose the Democrat candidate, except for 2016, when only 47.3% voted for the party as against 47.5% Republican votes. The highest Republican turnout of this decade was in 2004 and 2020, with 47.8% of people voting red.

Housing, Income, and Employment

In Michigan, there are 4,570,173 housing units, with 511,859 reported as vacant. This yields a vacancy rate of approximately 11.2%. Consequently, rental properties are limited compared to most states in the U.S. Notably, there is a 72.5% homeownership rate in the state, slightly above the national average of 64.8%.

Homes in Michigan are cheaper than the national average. Mid-tier homes cost $201,000, while bottom-tier homes range from $50,000 to $100,000. With the state's median household income at $66,986, more Michigan residents may be able to afford a home.

In June 2024, Michigan's unemployment rate was 4.1%, the same as the national rate. Michigan's employment rate increased by 0.4% from 2023 to 2024, while the national workforce increased by 0.2%. This means Michigan's jobless rate might drop below the national average soon.

Michigan Crime Rates

In 2022, Michigan had 437 violent crimes for every 100,000 people. This is much higher than the national average of 369.8. However, Michigan's violent crime rate reduced by 7.3% in 2021. Within this category, murder decreased by 9.5%, armed robbery by 9.3%, and aggravated assault by 7.2%. Michigan's violent crime breakdown is:

• Aggravated Assault – 34,910 cases
• Robberies – 3658 cases
• Rape – 6196 cases
• Murder/Manslaughter – 685 cases

Property crime rates are also a problem in Michigan in 2022, with a 10.9% increase from the previous year. However, at 25 crimes for every 1000 residents, property crime is still lower than the national average. Major property crimes in Michigan are burglary, robbery, and motor vehicle theft.

Notably, Benton reported the highest violent crime rate at 7654 offenses per 100,000 residents. Conversely, Grosse Ile Township recorded the fewest crimes, 390 incidents per 100,000 people.

How to Find People in Michigan

Finding people in Michigan is easy with social media and public records. You can search online to learn about someone through government documents, tweets, professional profiles, and more. You can also find their address history and family. This method helps you find not only their current address but also their social and professional profiles. This lets you see what they are doing and contact them through phone, email, or messaging apps.

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