Michigan, state of the United States of America. As of 2020 state had an estimated population of 9,966,555 inhabitants. The state was created 187 years ago in 1837. Its capital city is Lansing.
Known for its expansive coastlines, immense forests, and manufacturing heritage, Michigan is home to a variety of exciting cities and charming small towns. With a population of over 10 million, Michigan provides plenty to see and do within its nearly 97,000 square miles. Some of the standout urban and rural destinations in Michigan include:
Detroit - As Michigan's largest city, Detroit is on the rebound with reinvented riverfronts, a lively arts and culture scene, and buzzing new restaurants within historic Art Deco skyscrapers. Don't miss hits like the Detroit Institute of Arts and Motown Museum.
Ann Arbor - Home to the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor has a hip college town vibe with quirky shops, farm-to-table eateries, and cultural attractions like the Hands-On Museum. Outdoors lovers can explore the nearby Huron River.
Grand Rapids - Situated on the Grand River, Grand Rapids boasts great microbreweries, museums, and the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Nearby beach towns provide access to Michigan's Gold Coast.
Traverse City - The gateway to northern Michigan's beaches and cherry orchards, Traverse City offers mountainous scenery and lakeside charm. It's renowned for its film festival, wineries, and classic lighthouses.
Holland - Immaculately preserved Dutch heritage makes Holland a charming small town getaway, in addition to its Tulip Time Festival each spring. Its scenic Lake Michigan shoreline provides a picturesque backdrop.
With its diversity of communities set against the beauty of two Great Lakes, Michigan has unique destinations to suit any traveler's interests.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Michigan.
City Name | Title | County | Population |
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Detroit | The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area. | Wayne | 665,369 |
Grand Rapids | The second most populous city in Michigan. | Kent | 200,031 |
Sterling Heights | The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan. | Macomb | 131,709 |
Ann Arbor | The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan. | Washtenaw | 119,280 |
Lansing | The capital of Michigan and the county seat of Ingham County. | Ingham | 112,640 |
Clinton Township | A city in Macomb County, Michigan. | Macomb | 99,753 |
Flint | The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan. | Genesee | 94,968 |
Dearborn | The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan. | Wayne | 93,367 |
Livonia | The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan. | Wayne | 93,189 |
Macomb | A city in Macomb County, Michigan. | Macomb | 92,131 |
Canton | Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan | Wayne | 86,825 |
Troy | The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan. | Newaygo | 83,589 |
Westland | A city in Wayne County, Michigan. | Wayne | 81,116 |
Farmington Hills | The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan. | Oakland | 80,017 |
Wyoming | A city in Kent County, Michigan. | Kent | 76,628 |
Kalamazoo | The second most populous city in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. | Kalamazoo | 76,009 |
Waterford | Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan | Oakland | 75,737 |
Rochester Hills | A city in Oakland County, Michigan. | Oakland | 74,111 |
Southfield | A city in Oakland County, Michigan. | Oakland | 72,174 |
Taylor | The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan. | Wayne | 60,576 |
Royal Oak | The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan. | Oakland | 58,963 |
Pontiac | The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan. | Oakland | 58,911 |
Saint Clair Shores | The most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan. | Macomb | 58,390 |
Dearborn Heights | A city in Wayne County, Michigan. | Wayne | 55,027 |
Kentwood | Town of the United States | Kent | 51,719 |
Battle Creek | The most populous city in Calhoun County, Michigan. | Calhoun | 50,799 |
Redford | Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan | Wayne | 49,936 |
Saginaw | The most populous city in Saginaw County, Michigan. | Saginaw | 47,823 |
Chesterfield | Township in Macomb County, Michigan | Macomb | 46,659 |
Roseville | A city in Macomb County, Michigan. | Macomb | 46,535 |
East Lansing | The capital of Michigan. | Ingham | 45,676 |
Midland | The largest city in Midland County, Michigan. | Midland | 41,616 |
Muskegon | City in Michigan, United States | Muskegon | 36,462 |
Lincoln Park | City in Wayne County in the U. | Wayne | 36,066 |
Bay City | City in Bay County, Michigan, USA | Bay | 32,717 |
Jackson | City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States | Jackson | 32,374 |
Bedford | Township in Monroe County, Michigan | Calhoun | 32,199 |
Eastpointe | City in Macomb County, Michigan, United States | Macomb | 31,720 |
Oak Park | City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States | Oakland | 29,752 |
Madison Heights | City in Oakland County, Michigan, USA | Oakland | 29,633 |
Northville | City in Michigan | Wayne | 29,359 |
Oak Park | City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States | Calhoun | 29,293 |
Southgate | City in Wayne County in the state of Michigan | Wayne | 29,135 |
Washington | Township in Macomb County, Michigan | Macomb | 28,846 |
Port Huron | City in Michigan, United States | Saint Clair | 28,631 |
Burton | City in Michigan, USA | Genesee | 28,462 |
Allen Park | City in Michigan, USA | Wayne | 26,751 |
Garden City | City in Wayne County of the U. | Wayne | 26,408 |
Mount Pleasant | City in Isabella County, Michigan, United States | Isabella | 26,060 |
Holland | City in Michigan, United States | Allegan | 26,033 |
Forest Hills | Neighborhood of Queens, New York City, New York, USA | Kent | 25,867 |
Walker | City in Kent County, Michigan | Kent | 25,265 |
Wyandotte | Town in Michigan, USA | Wayne | 25,156 |
Auburn Hills | City in Oakland County, Michigan | Oakland | 24,880 |
Wyandotte | Town in Michigan, USA | Houghton | 24,707 |
Norton Shores | City in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America | Muskegon | 24,623 |
Mount Pleasant | City in Isabella County, Michigan, United States | Allegan | 24,274 |
Inkster | City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America | Wayne | 24,115 |
Holt | Unincorporated community in Michigan | Ingham | 23,973 |
Romulus | City in Wayne County, Michigan | Wayne | 23,528 |
Hamburg | Township of Livingston County, Michigan, United States | Livingston | 21,835 |
Hamtramck | City in Michigan | Wayne | 21,438 |
Okemos | Census-designated place in Ingham County, Michigan | Ingham | 21,369 |
Birmingham | City in Michigan | Oakland | 21,312 |
Marquette | City in the U. | Marquette | 20,308 |
Mount Morris | Village in Illinois | Genesee | 20,211 |
Ferndale | Town in Humboldt County, California, United States | Oakland | 20,198 |
Frenchtown | Township in Monroe County, Michigan | Marquette | 20,058 |
Ypsilanti | City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States | Washtenaw | 19,940 |
Davison | City in Michigan | Genesee | 19,254 |
Haslett | Unincorporated community in Michigan | Ingham | 19,220 |
Green Oak | Charter township in Livingston County, Michigan | Livingston | 18,993 |
Brighton | Suburb of Detroit, Michigan, United States | Livingston | 18,895 |
Trenton | City in Michigan | Wayne | 18,031 |
Scio | Township in Michigan | Washtenaw | 17,908 |
Wayne | Town in Wayne County, West Virginia | Wayne | 16,699 |
Jenison | Census designated place in Ottaway County, Michigan | Ottawa | 16,538 |
Hazel Park | City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States | Oakland | 16,209 |
Mount Clemens | City in Michigan | Macomb | 16,013 |
Grandville | City in Kent County, Michigan | Kent | 15,749 |
Berkley | Suburb of Detroit in Oakland County, Michigan | Oakland | 15,277 |
Grosse Pointe Woods | City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America | Wayne | 15,225 |
Hartland | Township in Livingston County, Michigan | Livingston | 15,207 |
Ada | Township in Kent County, Michigan | Kent | 14,892 |
Northview | Unincorporated community in Michigan | Kent | 14,541 |
Cutlerville | Unincorporated community in Michigan | Kent | 14,370 |
Owosso | City in Michigan, USA | Shiawassee | 14,338 |
Fraser | City in Macomb County, Michigan, USA | Macomb | 14,331 |
Wixom | City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America | Oakland | 14,086 |
Alpine | Township in Kent County, Michigan | Kent | 13,883 |
Niles | City in Berrien and Cass counties of Michigan | Berrien | 13,758 |
Harper Woods | City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America | Wayne | 13,651 |
Leoni | Township in Jackson County, Michigan | Jackson | 13,502 |
Sault Ste. Marie | City in Michigan, United States | Chippewa | 13,359 |
Rochester | City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States | Oakland | 13,201 |
Woodhaven | City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America | Wayne | 12,430 |
New Baltimore | City in Macomb County, Michigan, United States | Macomb | 12,281 |
East Grand Rapids | City in Kent County, Michigan | Kent | 11,991 |
Riverview | City in Michigan, USA | Newaygo | 11,968 |
South Lyon | City in southwestern Oakland County in the U. | Oakland | 11,846 |