Cities in Michigan - Census Data

24 cities with population 50,000+ from the 2023 American Community Survey. Compare median income, poverty rates, education levels, and demographics across Michigan.

All Cities

DetroitPopulation: 636,644
Income: $39,575Poverty: 31.5%BA+: 17.6%
Grand RapidsPopulation: 197,768
Income: $65,526Poverty: 18.6%BA+: 40.1%
WarrenPopulation: 138,128
Income: $63,741Poverty: 12.8%BA+: 20.4%
Sterling HeightsPopulation: 133,473
Income: $78,429Poverty: 10.6%BA+: 31.2%
Ann ArborPopulation: 121,179
Income: $81,089Poverty: 23.0%BA+: 77.7%
LansingPopulation: 112,546
Income: $52,170Poverty: 19.9%BA+: 29.6%
DearbornPopulation: 107,846
Income: $65,192Poverty: 24.3%BA+: 34.3%
LivoniaPopulation: 94,058
Income: $96,317Poverty: 4.7%BA+: 40.5%
TroyPopulation: 87,307
Income: $119,299Poverty: 5.3%BA+: 64.1%
WestlandPopulation: 84,155
Income: $62,216Poverty: 13.3%BA+: 21.7%
Farmington HillsPopulation: 83,316
Income: $101,863Poverty: 6.3%BA+: 58.0%
FlintPopulation: 80,835
Income: $36,194Poverty: 34.4%BA+: 13.1%
WyomingPopulation: 76,865
Income: $72,163Poverty: 10.9%BA+: 24.3%
Rochester HillsPopulation: 76,086
Income: $119,054Poverty: 4.9%BA+: 60.5%
SouthfieldPopulation: 76,025
Income: $65,848Poverty: 11.2%BA+: 39.1%
KalamazooPopulation: 73,132
Income: $48,965Poverty: 27.0%BA+: 37.1%
NoviPopulation: 66,224
Income: $110,938Poverty: 4.7%BA+: 61.2%
TaylorPopulation: 62,405
Income: $59,537Poverty: 16.7%BA+: 15.8%
Dearborn HeightsPopulation: 62,099
Income: $61,035Poverty: 20.4%BA+: 23.9%
PontiacPopulation: 61,914
Income: $42,791Poverty: 25.6%BA+: 16.2%
St. Clair ShoresPopulation: 58,287
Income: $72,693Poverty: 7.7%BA+: 29.4%
Royal OakPopulation: 57,880
Income: $95,182Poverty: 6.0%BA+: 62.6%
KentwoodPopulation: 54,114
Income: $73,647Poverty: 9.4%BA+: 35.1%
Battle CreekPopulation: 52,392
Income: $51,699Poverty: 18.0%BA+: 22.1%

Michigan Cities FAQ

How many cities in Michigan have over 50,000 people?
There are 24 cities in Michigan with a population of 50,000 or more, according to 2023 ACS estimates. The largest is Detroit with 636,644.
Which Michigan city has the highest median income?
Troy has the highest median household income at $119,299 among Michigan cities with 50,000+ residents.
Which Michigan city has the lowest poverty rate?
Livonia has the lowest poverty rate at 4.7% among cities tracked.