- US Census Bureau data released this week shows a tiny decrease in state population
- Median household income increased, but trails the nation
- Among other takeaways: Electric vehicle ownership in Michigan is also below the national average, with about 148,000 households owning an EV
Michigan’s population held steady last year, while four of the state’s 17 largest cities saw modest increases, according to data released by the US Census Bureau this week.
The Census Bureau estimated that Michigan had about 10.1 million residents in 2025. It lost about 12,575 people, a drop of less than half a percent from 2024, when the state marked two years of estimated population growth.
Michigan’s two largest cities, Detroit and Grand Rapids, both inched up 0.5% in population — adding 3,413 and 1,049 people respectively. But Lansing saw the biggest gain among large cities. It added 1,317 new residents, boosting its population by about 1.2% from 2024…