Michigan
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Michigan
The Great Lakes State features abundant freshwater coastline, automotive manufacturing heritage, and diverse geography including forests and Great Lakes shorelines.
Capital: Lansing
Population: 10.05 million
Electoral Votes: 15
Governor: Gretchen Whitmer (Democratic)
Largest City: Detroit
State Website: michigan.gov
Next Election: November 3, 2026
State Information
Joined The Union: 1/26/1837
Minimum Wage: $10.56
Motto: “Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam circumspice (If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you)”
Nickname: The Great Lakes State
Legislature: Bicameral
Age & Gender
Average Age: 39.8 years
Male: 49.1%
Female: 50.9%
Economic Data
Average Income: $63,281
Income Rank: 33
Poverty Rate: 13%
Annual Budget: $74 billion
Largest Private Employer: Ford Motor Company
Housing & Property
Average Home Price: $216,300
Average Rent: $1,086
Property Tax Rate: 1.53%
Home Owners: 71.6%
Renters: 28.4%
Education Levels
High School Diploma: 90.5%
Some College: 33%
Bachelor’s Degree: {bachelor’sdegree[1]}%
Graduate Degree: 11.4%
Education Ranking: 37
Health & Safety
Health Ranking: 34
Crime Rate: 447.4 per 100k
Population Density: 177.1 per sq mi
