Michigan
| Population: | 10,095,643 |
| Pop. Change: | 2% |
| State: | Michigan |
| Metro Area: | Detroit-Warren-Livonia, Grand Rapids-Wyoming, ... 31 more |
| County: | Wayne, Oakland, ... 83 more |
| City: | Detroit, Grand Rapids, ... 1862 more |
| Zip Code: | 48180, 48228, ... 1171 more |
State Overview
As of 2007, Michigan's population is 10,095,643 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 1.58 percent.
The median home cost in Michigan is $170,400. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.17 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Michigan's cost of living is 16.63% Lower than the U.S. average.
Michigan public schools spend $5,972 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 18 students per teacher in Michigan.
The unemployment rate in Michigan is 6.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Michigan jobs have Decreased by 0.47 percent.
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People
The 2007 Michigan, MI, population is 10,095,643. There are 178 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Michigan, MI
The median age is 37.3. The US median is 37.6. 55.96% of people in Michigan, MI, are married. 10.05% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.48 people. 23.45% of people are married, with children. 9.26% have children, but are single.
Race in Michigan, MI
78.71% of people are white, 14.27% are black, 2.27% are asian, 0.56% are native american, and 3.63% claim 'Other'.
3.65% of the people in Michigan, MI, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 96.35% are non-hispanic).
Michigan People SperlingViews
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Michigan, MI, is 6.60%, with job growth of -0.47%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 11.42%.
Michigan, MI Taxes
Michigan, MI,sales tax rate is 6.00%. Income tax is 4.73%.
Michigan, MI Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $24,938, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $49,063.
Michigan Economy SperlingViews
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.60% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | -0.47% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 11.42% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 6.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 4.73% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $24,938 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $49,063 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 12.46% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 11.03% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 11.36% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 15.84% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 20.00% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 12.39% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 11.31% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 4.11% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.06% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.43% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 12.18% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 19.55% | 20.24% |
| Service | 14.66% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 25.56% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.46% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 9.21% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 18.39% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in Michigan, MI, is $170,400. Home appreciation is -1.17% over the last year. The median age of Michigan, MI, real estate is 38 years.
Michigan, MI Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 22.79% of the Michigan, MI, population. 10.63% of houses and apartments in Michigan, MI, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Michigan Housing SperlingViews
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| Median Home Age | 38 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $170,400 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | -1.17% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 66.25% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 10.63% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 22.79% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $13.66 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 3.12% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 4.51% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 6.13% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 7.87% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 9.79% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.87% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 17.56% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 15.58% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 5.54% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 2.39% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 1.60% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.48% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 8.28% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 6.08% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 5.78% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 10.06% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 16.16% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 13.47% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 15.50% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 9.07% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 15.61% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 137 physicians per capita in Michigan, MI. The US average is 170.
Michigan, MI Health Index
Air quality in Michigan, MI is 62 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Michigan, MI is 47 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 69 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Michigan Health SperlingViews
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Many who reside here over a number of years will develope joint problems or
allergy... (read more)Michigan Rollercoaster: As a life long Michigander, I can say that living here is like riding a roller-coaster. I love the 4 seasons, but you never know what your going to get here. Long hot... (read more)Have an opinion about Michigan? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Michigan Click Here
Crime
Michigan, MI, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 3. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Michigan, MI, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 3. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Michigan Crime SperlingViews
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Climate
Michigan, MI, gets 32 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 69 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 127.
On average, there are 170 sunny days per year in Michigan, MI. The July high is around 81 degrees. The January low is 12. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 53 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Michigan Climate SperlingViews
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Educate
Michigan, MI, schools spend $5,972 per student. There are 18 pupils per teacher, 470 students per librarian, and 601 children per counselor in Michigan, MI schools.
Michigan Education SperlingViews
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Michigan, MI, takes 27 minutes. 83% of commuters drive their own car alone. 10% carpool with others. 1% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
Michigan Transportation SperlingViews
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Michigan, MI is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Michigan, MI is more expensive.
Overall, Michigan, MI cost of living is 83.37.
Michigan Cost of Living SperlingViews
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Religion
41.83% of the people in Michigan, MI are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 20.28% are Catholic; 12.95% are Protestant; 0.44% are LDS; 6.23% are another Christian faith; 1.11% in Michigan, MI are Jewish; 0.03% are an eastern faith; 0.79% affilite with Islam.
Michigan Religion SperlingViews
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| Percent Religious | 41.83% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 20.28% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 12.95% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.44% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 2.12% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.59% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 1.53% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 4.52% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 2.96% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.24% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 6.23% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 1.11% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.03% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.79% | 0.54% |
Voting
51.65% of the people in Michigan, MI are registered as Democrats. 47.40% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.96%.
Michigan Voting SperlingViews
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