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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Troy | The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan. | Newaygo | 83,589 |
Taylor | The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan. | Wayne | 60,576 |
Trenton | City in Michigan | Wayne | 18,031 |
Thomas | Township in Monroe County, Michigan | Oakland | 11,419 |
Temperance | Michigan | Monroe | 8,517 |
Three Rivers | City in St. | Saint Joseph | 7,600 |
Taymouth | Township in Saginaw County, Michigan | Saginaw | 4,261 |
Tompkins | Township in Jackson County, Michigan | Jackson | 2,672 |
Trowbridge | Township in Allegan County, Michigan | Cheboygan | 2,577 |
Trowbridge Park | Census-designated place in Marquette County, Michigan | Marquette | 2,176 |
Tecumseh | Town in Michigan | Lenawee | 1,963 |
Tuscola | Township in Tuscola County, Michigan | Tuscola | 1,942 |
Torch Lake | Township in Antrim County, Michigan | Antrim | 1,806 |
Tawas City | City in Iosco County, Michigan, United States | Iosco | 1,783 |
Twin Lake | Census-designated place in Muskegon County, Michigan | Muskegon | 1,720 |
Three Oaks | Township in Berrien County, Michigan | Berrien | 1,540 |
Tekonsha | Township in Calhoun County, Michigan | Calhoun | 912 |
Thompson | Township in Schoolcraft County, Michigan | Schoolcraft | 761 |
Thompsonville | Village in Benzie County, Michigan | Benzie | 459 |
Trout Lake | Township in Chippewa County, Michigan | Chippewa | 371 |
Tustin | Human settlement in Osceola County, Michigan, United States of America | Osceola | 216 |
Traverse City | City in Michigan | Grand Traverse | 191 |
Twining | Settlement in Michigan, USA | Arenac | 168 |
Turner | Human settlement in Arenac County, Michigan, United States of America | Arenac | 102 |