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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Pontiac | The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan. | Oakland | 58,911 |
Port Huron | City in Michigan, United States | Saint Clair | 28,631 |
Plymouth | City in Wayne County, in the U. | Gogebic | 9,139 |
Plymouth | City in Wayne County, in the U. | Wayne | 8,905 |
Pavilion | Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan | Kalamazoo | 6,437 |
Petoskey | City in Michigan, United States of America | Emmet | 5,727 |
Paradise | Unincorporated community in Whitefish Township, Chippewa County, Michigan, USA | Chippewa | 5,176 |
Port Sheldon | Township in Ottawa County, Michigan | Ottawa | 4,798 |
Plainwell | City in Michigan, United States | Allegan | 3,774 |
Plainfield | Charter township in Kent County, Michigan | Livingston | 3,719 |
Prairieville | Township in Barry County, Michigan | Barry | 3,534 |
Paw Paw | Village in Michigan | Van Buren | 3,519 |
Paw Paw Lake | Unincorporated community in Michigan | Berrien | 3,511 |
Portland | City in Michigan, United States | Ionia | 3,490 |
Pine Grove | Township in Van Buren County, Michigan | Van Buren | 2,934 |
Pearl Beach | Census-designated place in St. | Saint Clair | 2,829 |
Potterville | City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America | Eaton | 2,765 |
Porter | Township in Midland County, Michigan | Midland | 2,447 |
Pinckney | City in Livingston County, Michigan, United States of America | Livingston | 2,425 |
Pleasant Ridge | City in Michigan, USA | Oakland | 2,403 |
Pinconning | City in Bay County, Michigan, United States of America | Bay | 2,337 |
Pine River | Township in Arenac County, Michigan | Arenac | 2,197 |
Pulaski | Township in Jackson County, Michigan | Jackson | 2,092 |
Perry | City in Shiawassee County in the U. | Shiawassee | 2,075 |
Palmyra | Civil township of Lenawee County of Michigan, USA | Lenawee | 1,980 |
Pokagon | Township in Cass County, Michigan | Cass | 1,969 |
Parchment | Human settlement in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States of America | Kalamazoo | 1,825 |
Penn | Township in Cass County, Michigan | Cass | 1,708 |
Prudenville | Census designated place | Roscommon | 1,682 |
Presque Isle | Township in Presque Isle County, Michigan | Presque Isle | 1,572 |
Pittsford | Township in Hillsdale County, Michigan | Hillsdale | 1,557 |
Pickford | Township of Michigan | Mackinac | 1,553 |
Petersburg | City in Monroe County, Michigan | Monroe | 1,130 |
Pigeon | Village in Huron County, Michigan, United States | Huron | 1,108 |
Portage | City in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States of America | Kalamazoo | 971 |
Pentwater | Township in Oceana County, Michigan | Oceana | 858 |
Pellston | Human settlement in Emmet County, Michigan, United States of America | Emmet | 843 |
Pleasanton | Township in Manistee County, Michigan | Manistee | 820 |
Parma | Human settlement in Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America | Jackson | 731 |
Port Austin | Township in Huron County, Michigan | Huron | 705 |
Peck | City in Michigan | Sanilac | 588 |
Port Sanilac | Human settlement in Sanilac County, Michigan, United States of America | Sanilac | 574 |
Peacock | Township of Michigan | Lake | 507 |
Pewamo | Village in Ionia County, Michigan, United States of America | Ionia | 482 |
Pioneer | Township in Missaukee County, Michigan | Missaukee | 462 |
Paris | Township in Mecosta County, Michigan | Mecosta | 440 |
Powers | Human settlement in Menominee County, Michigan, United States of America | Menominee | 403 |
Perrinton | Human settlement in Gratiot County, Michigan, United States of America | Gratiot | 391 |
Prescott | Human settlement in Ogemaw County, Michigan, United States of America | Ogemaw | 253 |
Port Hope | Village in Michigan, USA | Huron | 248 |
Posen | Township in Presque Isle County, Michigan | Presque Isle | 221 |
Pierson | Township in Montcalm County, Michigan | Montcalm | 174 |
Pointe aux Barques | Township in Huron County, Michigan | Huron | 9 |