Demographics
Michigan State Authority's population stands at 10,077,761 people, in 4,076,369 households. Median age 40.1 years. Population is 66% White (non-Hispanic) and 13% Black. 56% of households are family-led.
- 2.5 people per household (vs Michigan avg 2.4).
- 44% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Michigan 44%).
- 66 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Michigan 66).
Population & Trend
Current population 10,077,761; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 10,077,761 people (vs Michigan 45,758) |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — state-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 40.1y is 1.2 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 10,077,761 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 2,140,484 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 2,254,724 |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 3,806,287 |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 1,876,266 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 21.2% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 22.4% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 37.8% |
| Median age | 40.1 years (vs Michigan 37.7y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — state-level query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 — B01002_001E · Refreshed 2026-05-11
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 10,077,761 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 10,077,761 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 7,431,505 |
| Black residents | 1,337,239 |
| Asian residents | 345,417 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 45,929 |
| Census Demographics · Nhpi | 3,032 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 194,572 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 720,067 |
| Diversity Index | 43.2% |
| Asian population | 3.4% (vs Michigan 1.7%) |
| Black population | 13.3% (vs Michigan 7.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 5.9% (vs Michigan 5.2%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 66.5% (at Michigan median) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — state-level query · U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year DP05 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 4.8% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 10,077,761 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 9,348,880 |
| Residents born in this state | 7,654,303 |
| Residents born in another state | 1,607,479 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 488,701 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 214,244 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 87,098 |
| Foreign-born residents | 4.8% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — state-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
4,076,369 households. 56% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%.
| Family households | 2,545,621 households (vs Michigan 10,723) |
|---|---|
| Households that are families | 56.3% (at Michigan median) |
| Total households | 4,076,369 households (vs Michigan 18,535) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — state-level query · U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year DP02 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Census Disability · Total Pop | 9,971,337 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 1,427,529 |
| Pct With Disability | 14.3% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — state-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 0 residents live in group quarters.
| Census Group Quarters · Total | 214,480 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — state-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29