Quick Facts
CapitalLansing
Largest CityDetroit
Population10,112,620
Per Capita Income$29,538
NicknameWolverine State
StatehoodJanuary 26, 1837
State BirdRobin
State FlowerApple Blossom
State TreeWhite Pine
State SongMichigan, My Michigan
Geography
Land Area56,809 sq mi
Water Area40,001 sq mi
Total Area96,810 sq mi
RegionMidwest
About Michigan
Michigan, known as the “Wolverine State,” has a population of 10,112,620 and a per capita income of $29,538. The state capital is Lansing and the largest city is Detroit. Michigan joined the Union on January 26, 1837 and covers 96,810 square miles across the Midwest region. Explore 170 cities and towns across Michigan with detailed data on demographics, crime rates, cost of living, schools, weather, and more.
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