Michigan Trivia:


Capital : Lansing
State Tree : Eastern White Pine
State Flower : Apple Blossom
State Bird : American Robin

Michigan People:


Michigan has a total population of 9,882,519 (2012 est) and ranks 9th in population of U.S. states. By age, 2,263,097 (22.9%) Michiganders are under 18 years of age, 6,176,574 (62.5%) are age 19 to 64, and 1,442,848 (14.6%) are 65 years of age or older. By gender, females make up 50.9%, and males 49.1% of the total population.


Michigan Population By Age and Gender
AgePopulation Percentage
18 and under22.9  
65 and older14.6  
19 to 6462.5  
Female50.9  
Male49.1  

69,178 (0.7%) Michiganders are American Indian or Alaska Native, 256,945 (2.6%) are Asian, 1,413,200 (14.3%) are Black, 0 (0.0%) are Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 7,915,898 (80.1%) are White, 217,415 (2.2%) are of mixed race.
 

Michigan Population By Race
RacePopulation
WhiteMichigan White population 7,915,8987,915,898  
BlackMichigan Black population 1,413,2001,413,200
AsianMichigan Asian population 256,945256,945
MixedMichigan Mixed population 217,415217,415
American IndianMichigan American Indian population 69,17869,178
Hawaiian & Pacific IslanderMichigan Hawaiian & Pacific Islander population 00

1,413,200 (14.3%) have declared Hispanic or Latino origin.

6.0% of Michiganders were born in a foreign country.

9.0% of Michiganders over the age of 5 speak a language other than English at home.

88.7% of Michiganders over the age of 25 are high school graduates or higher, and 25.5% have bachelor's degrees or higher.

Michigan Land:


Michigan has a land area of 56,539 square miles and is ranked 22nd among U.S. states in total area. Michigan has a population density of 175 people per square mile.