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 188 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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Grand Rapids | The second most populous city in Michigan. | Kent | 200,031 |
Garden City | City in Wayne County of the U. | Wayne | 26,408 |
Green Oak | Charter township in Livingston County, Michigan | Livingston | 18,993 |
Grandville | City in Kent County, Michigan | Kent | 15,749 |
Grosse Pointe Woods | City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America | Wayne | 15,225 |
Grand Haven | City in Michigan | Ottawa | 11,040 |
Grosse Pointe Park | City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America | Wayne | 10,972 |
Grosse Ile | Census-designated place in Wayne County, Michigan | Wayne | 10,100 |
Grosse Pointe Farms | Town in Michigan | Wayne | 9,052 |
Greenville | City in Montcalm County, Michigan, United States | Montcalm | 8,386 |
Grand Ledge | City in Michigan, United States of America | Eaton | 7,881 |
Grand Blanc | City in Genesee County, Michigan, United States | Genesee | 7,828 |
Grosse Pointe | City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States | Wayne | 5,122 |
Gladstone | City in Michigan, USA | Delta | 4,659 |
Gibraltar | City in Michigan, United States | Wayne | 4,516 |
Grattan | Township in Kent County, Michigan | Kent | 3,954 |
Gaylord | City in Michigan, United States | Otsego | 3,665 |
Geneva | Township in Midland County, Michigan | Lenawee | 3,529 |
Grosse Pointe Shores | City in Michigan | Wayne | 2,718 |
Ganges | Township of Michigan | Allegan | 2,689 |
Garfield | Township in Saginaw County, Michigan | Saginaw | 2,608 |
Greenbush | Township in Alcona County, Michigan | Alcona | 2,226 |
Galesburg | City in Michigan, United States | Kalamazoo | 2,090 |
Gwinn | Unincorporated community in Michigan | Marquette | 1,917 |
Goodrich | Human settlement in Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America | Genesee | 1,883 |
Grayling | City in Michigan, United States | Crawford | 1,845 |
Goodland | Township in Lapeer County, Michigan | Lapeer | 1,811 |
Golden | Township in Oceana County, Michigan | Dickinson | 1,768 |
Girard | Township in Branch County, Michigan | Branch | 1,765 |
Greilickville | Unincorporated community in Michigan | Leelanau | 1,530 |
Green | Civil township in Alpena County, Michigan | Ontonagon | 1,182 |
Gibson | Township in Bay County, Michigan | Allegan | 1,165 |
Grass Lake | Village in Michigan, United States | Jackson | 1,140 |
Gladwin | City in Michigan, USA | Gladwin | 1,108 |
Grant | City in Newaygo County, Michigan, USA | Newaygo | 900 |
Glen Arbor | Township in Leelanau County, Michigan | Leelanau | 858 |
Gobles | City in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States of America | Van Buren | 789 |
Gustin | Township in Alcona County, Michigan | Alcona | 777 |
Gilford | Township in Tuscola County, Michigan | Tuscola | 690 |
Gilead | Township in Branch County, Michigan | Branch | 652 |
Greenland | Township in Ontonagon County, Michigan | Ontonagon | 644 |
Greenwood | Township in Marquette County, Michigan | Marquette | 598 |
Galien | Township in Berrien County, Michigan | Berrien | 527 |
Germfask | Township in Schoolcraft County, Michigan | Schoolcraft | 470 |
Gourley | Township in Menominee County, Michigan | Menominee | 401 |
Goodar | Township in Ogemaw County, Michigan | Ogemaw | 381 |
Gagetown | Human settlement in Tuscola County, Michigan, United States of America | Tuscola | 361 |
Gaines | Human settlement in Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America | Genesee | 357 |
Gaastra | City in Iron County, Michigan, United States | Iron | 324 |
Grand Beach | Human settlement in Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America | Berrien | 281 |
Garden | Village in Michigan, United States | Delta | 210 |